Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS T-Type Gen 2
Details
Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS is an ultralight carbon XC mountain bike that's ready to lay down rubber on race day. Its SLR Mountain Carbon frame is as light as it is meticulous, with a high modulus layup that gives you all the stiffness you crave, and none of the weight. XC courses get rowdier every year, so it's equipped with a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension to smooth your roll without kicking pedaling efficiency to the wind. It's all topped off with a carbon cockpit and SRAM's wireless GX AXS Transmission.
IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF…
Party laps are fun, but you're ready to race. You want a cross-country steed that sprints up climbs, hammers to the finish, and feels good doing it thanks to 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension. From wheels to cockpit, you crave carbon, and you want the most meticulous high-mod carbon layup we offer on a mountain bike.
THE TECH YOU GET
A featherweight, high-modulus SL OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with modern XC geometry. 110mm of front suspension from a RockShox SID fork with DebonAir spring and Rush RL damper, and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension from a RockShox SIDLuxe shock-all with remote lockout. A fully wireless SRAM GX AXS 12-speed electronic transmission, Bontrager Kovee Comp 30 wheels, carbon Bontrager Line Pro carbon bars, Bontrager Line Dropper post, and SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
THE FINAL WORD
Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS is bred for racing and comes from a pedigree of champions. You get our top carbon XC full-suspension frame dripping with carbon components, and a fully-wireless groupset that keeps going after the cows come home.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- You get a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension that partners with slacker, capable geometry for handling the roots and rocks of modern XC courses
- You don't have to compromise stiffness for weight savings thanks to the SL OCLV Mountain Carbon frame that's intensely light, stiff, and responsive
- IsoStrut gives you tunable, damped suspension without missing out on efficiency for hammering up climbs at top speed
- Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter
- SRAM's wireless electronic GX AXS transmission is built tough and keeps shifting precise, even under load
| Frame size | Small | Medium | Medium/Large | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Seat tube (cm) | 39.5 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 52.5 |
| Seat tube angle | 70.5° | 71.0° | 71.0° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Effective seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
| Head tube length (cm) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12.5 |
| Head angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° |
| Effective top tube (cm) | 57.1 | 59.2 | 60.5 | 62.2 | 66.3 |
| Bottom bracket height (cm) | 32.7 | 32.7 | 32.7 | 32.7 | 32.7 |
| Bottom bracket drop (cm) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Chainstay length (cm) | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 |
| Offset (cm) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Trail (cm) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 111.3 | 113.8 | 115.3 | 117.2 | 121.7 |
| Standover (cm) | 76 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Frame reach (cm) | 41 | 43.5 | 45 | 46.5 | 50 |
| Frame stack (cm) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59.9 | 62.2 |
| Size | Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 155 - 165 cm | 5'1" - 5'5" |
| Medium | 165 - 176 cm | 5'5" - 5'9" |
| Medium/Large | 173 - 180 cm | 5'8" - 5'11" |
| Large | 177 - 188 cm | 5'10" - 6'2" |
| X-Large | 188 - 195 cm | 6'2" - 6'5" |
Specs
| Frame | SL OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoStrut, UDH, 80mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID, DebonAir spring, Rush RL damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 110mm travel |
| Rear Shock | Trek IsoStrut, RockShox SIDLuxe, 2-position remote damper |
| Wheels |
Front: Bontrager Kovee Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'' Rear: Bontrager Kovee Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29'' |
| Tires | Bontrager Sainte-Anne RSL XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 29x2.40'' |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, T-Type, 34T, 55mm chainline, 170-175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS POD |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
| Cassette/Freewheel | SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type, 10-52, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Rotors |
SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 160mm SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 13-degree |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Red Carbon Smoke / Small / 29-inch | 197216055686 | 5324352 |
| Red Carbon Smoke / Medium / 29-inch | 197216055693 | 5324353 |
| Red Carbon Smoke / Medium/Large / 29-inch | 197216055709 | 5324354 |
| Red Carbon Smoke / Large / 29-inch | 197216055716 | 5324355 |
| Red Carbon Smoke / X-Large / 29-inch | 197216055723 | 5324356 |
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