This bike is for the rider who doesn\u2019t need long travel, but will do steady miles cross country that requires full suspension. You don\u2019t need to be a professional racer to appreciate this bike to the fullest; the range\u2019s entry option is the 9.5 if you\u2019ve just made the decision to start racing seriously. For a step up choose the 9.7<\/a>\ufeff model, its got carbon wheels making the bike even lighter, even faster. Coming in at the elite level is the top dog model that makes you say \u2018Hot Diggity\u2019, the 9.9 boasts carbon everything, frame, wheels, bars, seatpost and crank and this one has electric gears for ultimate speed and ultimate control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The frame, much like the wheels, bars, and seat post, is OCLV Mountain Carbon, which we love because it makes the bike as light as they can be, and it boasts a Straight Shot down tube for extra stiffness. It also has Knock Block to prevent damage from spinning handlebars and fork crowns, and Control Freak Cable Routing to protect your cables and prevent them from snagging on trail debris. The groupset is SRAM GX Eagle, which works beautifully with the rest of the bike, even during the gnarliest climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The IsoStrut is a frame-integrated shock that provides 60 mm of damped, tuneable rear travel for XC racers. Trek designed the IsoStrut within the structure of the bike to eliminate extra hardware normally associated with full suss bikes, and the extra weight that comes with carrying an independent shock and linkage system. It\u2019s encased in a structural stanchion that prevents twisting, flex, deflection and shock damage. This makes the bike practical and safe while also changing the game on technical advances in XC racing. And let\u2019s be honest, we love the sleek minimalist aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pictured: Trek Supercaliber 9.7<\/a>\ufeff From \u00a34,600.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s great about this bike is that it\u2019s so lightweight, but so sturdy. You have the security and control on XC terrain without losing the speed it takes to win the race. This is a capable bike that exceeds expectations. I really like the 100mm fork because it creates an even smoother ride, and the 60mm rear travel feels like so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upgrades I\u2019ve made to my own supercaliber start with the Rotor oval chainring which smooths the dead spots and creates a better power transfer which is faster and more efficient. I\u2019ve got Schwalbe Racing Ralph and Racing Ray tyres I chose for elite racing. Lastly, I have a OneUp dropper post because it\u2019s better for descents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pictured: Trek Supercaliber 9.8\ufeff From \u00a35,600.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a gnarly speedster (who isn\u2019t?) who wants the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me in cross country racing (who doesn\u2019t?) then the Trek Supercalber is the one for you. Its a bike that’s won the biggest events all around the world and it’s the personal favourite of our team. The Supercaliber from Trek is a radical new short-travel cross country bike that revolutionises the way you race. It\u2019s faster in both sprints and climbs than its predecessors, and you have more control than a hardtail. 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To learn more about the Supercaliber, book a test ride, and\u00a0come and speak to our friendly, expert team at either of our showrooms, in\u00a0Ashford and in Folkestone<\/a>. \u00a0 Remember that when you buy a new bike from Activ you’ll benefit from a FREE bike fit, FREE\u00a0delivery if needed and can spread the cost of your new bike with 0% finance available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"