{"id":8038,"date":"2019-09-05T20:10:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T18:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/?p=8038"},"modified":"2019-09-05T21:42:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T19:42:03","slug":"dawn-of-the-super-xc-bike-2020-trek-supercaliber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/dawn-of-the-super-xc-bike-2020-trek-supercaliber\/","title":{"rendered":"Dawn of the super XC bike: 2020 Trek Supercaliber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not quite a hardtail. But not just a full suspension bike. The 2020 Trek  Supercaliber is a best-of-all-worlds, and next generation XC racing bike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trek introduced the all-new Supercaliber today, a radical new XC race bike with a unique, structural suspension design that changes the game for cross-country mountain bike racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kfqOfERgR8E\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucbd125722f841d1f38c0a67bec7.previews.dropboxusercontent.com\/p\/thumb\/AAiyc7W-4jYmQeWINOX5UTf7YYez8EjnEl1DgMiwb6U-8qVJFHAjQ95ysConmrtU-FPiGp9jmZu5iIMUS7QmVpX-Zzb_lzqC3P2gsVuj9qORjsadS8n4IWMxG_duoUhIslBXyxJ-MBbTYwRQ2RoAC7IdqQO9uJSlN2UNVoigoja9epZozK4fg5Jep32FBJbsGsfkEzmcHYfncG1LQu1LIhb9zAcv1N36lmVXRlWVt2dVqaFDfGR07A3emLJLrwlEaC-h4PvSJb0iw3BbtRN-5_f5QaQy1ULOgTB7hrFagV9mYZnMlfCN1vXlyqgqx31WrSAS8RcnKHje2_zCC72KZDCA0spyyXrTUvNn1kb1SfdmJNnOQMeiBSLZuXgo-uuAGyO18kkHcwglCSQyelHTWuGDXYVdrfPcHkMOP60q5_HElQ\/p.jpeg?fv_content=true&amp;size_mode=5\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Supercaliber delivers the light weight and efficiency of a hardtail and the control and traction of a full suspension bike. It&#8217;s the perfect solution for XC racers who want to hammer on climbs and sprints, and also keep speed through the rough stuff and rip descents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trek Factory Racing XC has raced Supercaliber on the World Cup circuit this year and will continue to compete aboard this game-changing bike for the remainder of the season and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uca31caa86f01f38b384e49b97b3.previews.dropboxusercontent.com\/p\/thumb\/AAgJaTdPqBxDioS8YRbJ8J0ycPaeO73FpGRfPIt1DfD7wMtBM8TdhN6IdYwYjY-5N48uYRxX4rpLkEWyc_-bzEP_OhRymfuHzudz7CM1NBo21P1y-Y0wXITnjQcj-y5bpl33mmkqSoLZKnj5GcH8a1Mxzkf22cvsOnNtw9WH1NKV287DSVmFulA67L4dcqYcdiafU8S9-ONFl_kemiavKZWl_VIaAHSoUJQRPtw7xelcMYdW6Im9lsm4-YoAQczeEygZj_ovjVJ7waD-jDafMtRyYOzv0eoCll4wju0W24JvbwZR88nYbBXV_9JIllNXOIcUn0WiXtfKS2Ce8DKenxxJ5VxuYrfFZ0YqCvotH_P0PoUKqwu0yF65uvOjpwGuvAdFrjkyRiPJFouQc-230ICHkpncSIKJ1I9bSIkiSZXiWg\/p.jpeg?fv_content=true&amp;size_mode=5\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;This\nhas been that dream bike that I always wanted, but never existed until now,&#8217;\nsaid Trek Factory Racing&#8217;s Jolanda Neff. &#8216;I&#8217;ll be racing nothing else from now\non.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IsoStrut:\nan innovation in speed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supercaliber\ngets its magic from IsoStrut, a structural, frame-integrated shock created in\npartnership with FOX suspension engineers that provides 60 mm of damped,\ntunable rear travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IsoStrut-4-1160x773.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8039\" 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class=\"wp-image-8041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-50x33.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-560x373.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-640x426.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2-1120x746.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Isostrut-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-1160x773.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8042\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/?attachment_id=8042\" class=\"wp-image-8042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-50x33.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-560x373.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-1120x747.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/New-Isostrut-1600x1067.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>IsoStrut\nis encased in a structural stanchion that prevents twisting, flex and\ndeflection. This unique design gives the bike the exceptional pedalling\nefficiency and removes the need for excess suspension linkages \u2013 along with the\nweight and excess lateral motion that typically come with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built\nto race<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supercaliber will be available in four complete models. Each is equipped with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Straight Shot down tube and Knock Block, a SRAM 1&#215;12 drivetrain (including a SRAM AXS build on the highest end model in the family) and Bontrager Kovee carbon wheels with Rapid Drive hub internals for nearly instant engagement when you stomp on the pedals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uc67f0a4a7218ea00145b26e1937.previews.dropboxusercontent.com\/p\/thumb\/AAiG_y58thALjX5gJmM8Tb0AC3folyZcvhNhtrbFYFJascxJZoH2XQYuuSyEIVM_pUIgdT-V6z8c6DasRQ9aUHGxc7ew2aEP_0Mypn-9OSmf4Cd7w9W-sKGAPa3-IVLGz974hceYzFaQwnp2cNbG1Y5K3kIPRFCc6fYEo2VbMZ6ALXYfwSWUi8ajpg4qxZLQy086IbEsoH-t4cw110cFy9JVXrCXIMFAMhszZX94yd1oXQmy9N5_QqRLhiO3cDYoJgXYnBjsFzozcZZC9Cm5pSlwoHoHinrYfXFfUQGrtiVCYcnfTOngZC2tOp-vHLifjV2tX2GS6b65iaDV4R0b4d9mT6pANN0uhnrq4ID21pIlnhi2UFvY4u9N0NoDLTLXdDdWCdIpYuFr-IoAAKx7df0TNrX03kt0WdI2fWxWC3rdxDbQlHHbIw41-NFhufG6Z-jzNrAAKXwLX5P0xD2KyT9-M6I3igXZ-tH21VvRxjK5OQ\/p.jpeg?fv_content=true&amp;size_mode=5\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all Bontrager carbon wheels, Kovee MTB wheels are backed by the Bontrager Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Programme. If they&#8217;re damaged within the first two years of ownership, we&#8217;ll replace or repair them for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uc41af709a3efe96384aca2c72c8.previews.dropboxusercontent.com\/p\/thumb\/AAhyEhf_Hikv_P3xGy0oXGgUwZMwIF7PoQ7UgCzy_UJCwcS9ZgTN4_5HUy0B7NyS9EDpmrFz9LtzCR_v7z4tnIGnK3tYljbX7j-vaVdu47lY6bz6fwPkU6vtzxmYilk2LawWQtALui2xGPAaWxvu3YiMbCZKqIp2U3eFbpFqphJWyL1OosnrEQzKLZKQWnkKRhaOwJF5x2v-xuFi4ZiDwIJm0-M5btK3FyqhLsVadodM_FiMcAAVyzeuJWmrtC2GvhzC5MUrc_Oz-pO01Fn4EtDAZ1bgman2JLERmippTCyYzKr8_rrEbKpwzFCO4va9y-lBu39TzSFBweTKrLLLd-AxsstN_rx5iiYh39zvC-jbi1lAVnWJYoKmXOfENLmRTFMnarwXLL-VUC5FAtb4eWtfgZFlMcmusBjRbQsyuwixZDAh0iSJQpGiCWSEkWPQzPtAeuOcMU5-F_xiLZzV6HNWKd1sUOBgnzy-r2iH9VsgtZNIKZAe0ynbY1BF90hOw4pITEMU0UC-eFHDk7QYmDPE_1AGtVC-5ADtMgEJLoUP61lssRkO7yqWU3kB0kOnpnI\/p.jpeg?fv_content=true&amp;size_mode=5\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All Supercaliber\nmodels also feature 100 mm of front travel, 29\u02dd wheels on all frame sizes for\nthe best in momentum-preserving speed and room to carry two water bottles in\nthe main triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supercaliber will be rolling into Trek retailers from now until November, depending on the market, and will also be available for customisation through Project One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uc31aa6aebec7b7b5483a1c5e61a.previews.dropboxusercontent.com\/p\/thumb\/AAjIuUAmiX2DRFsWVoEE4gTjUdgEgJ64iXkoqkwIT3RVxKGLtpSx8LfzpjUSfBN7W9mJmZ6tU99fJ34f1MVZZKGC7iP67cQatVBPrGkXnqM8JvtVrGDSulwxLTSm7O2JSUR6SG1JXtTNqldtwBeiSK2adrD091oYGCcaZh70AQArGO3xn8nXcPQiVKUHavN-QqsNx1NMi7UCpXEsrTVZVr8mYSTS5YxELebQW0Vnmv_5bYnkafrw79b12jo8f1DoKr0je0xZu9GO8eqI2HvvRRX67s1RCHETUKB7H4glxTWIwN_ROQ80EVrgiUmvVuG50O-3qqNfre-e2jeGQUbmRrSfkSoMowzVQ3ACeLiBDAiUXUF4GXUgsJJvySH25ybQfQRxCnOzzy7tBzm21nFbMGvxY35unTn_gzq5f-CDReDr4429K2yni7nGLKiRZQWyriws8YnE6J_z1Twr8b3JnBrLOeWDe25Vbq4oRQEeYhSQS85NDOECMdRKMo06-ZjXU3EhP757-ry2Y_Twhk5B_n9N8M6fNkq6SnlQtG2JtZ2sJVTk8SwpRerocFGIgMpl36KwqDSynyPP0TQnw7CViNSnvaae9aZGsU-xNfeYqkcbAUSIhK6cutlauHJNotkEGdE\/p.jpeg?fv_content=true&amp;size_mode=5\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Available\nSupercaliber models:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supercaliber 9.7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supercaliber 9.8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supercaliber 9.9 XX1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uc39753103752224c5903943f907.previews.dropboxusercontent.com\/p\/thumb\/AAiE8MwjI4hC3uCz0ZzPmPs-oGEKo757k5lALUl5n4bC9MIqGm2zbEIHaIdDUd0lcHOZ1g4GW-gt90G4REIDADKB3k-prmZ5WcgGEeJxETFIWgk2Mir_Imb0SpxWTdKGnqrHhwkYv_SAMDNCUAho39dBPS7wHwgS8RM8nprttvWHd0MpBMAWDppt29r_6NwgASXCuQ7kKPuLkqy486eAyqzWAY6mlypbmhkcRkXNN4PSRkFRJQLCEMMofFrb7b2vSr3I1sRvaU_7bArs7O2-Ieoal_GYrQLAc9gcVP8m1geHWyHHD1c3OsDg3tJTJtcpoP75dNL1Zd-zQjiOF5IOgQpUpnuMrs2XpJfAnRXkSUn3ops4BfEWm1sMsGgaXr4tD6CYQEaS-4loqLWwTJPR4vqKKXpZ6BpnNLiujHgWfzDsfBeImvKTkP724MoOAixXG8fvkKMDxMTJURV5A7PV-7S_-0PenH_P7lUKsGdpwWXa9S27ZuD4CbaWNpf_XMyvmobkRDrwCl09oZYj9pC-X1jSeiKJLYe6--bxCpHkdX_cyuW9YuiqZ4ArYJ7i9dnrQ4KmPXbSxQPeNQI2Y0cWi08snXK2ZrwpzXigB-hWK2TdBxsaOsoshHjxmt8JfzLCgI0\/p.png?fv_content=true&amp;size_mode=5\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 AXS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: Trek Bicycles <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not quite a hardtail. But not just a full suspension bike. The 2020 Trek Supercaliber is a best-of-all-worlds, and next generation XC racing bike! Trek introduced the all-new Supercaliber today, a radical new XC race bike with a unique, structural suspension design that changes the game for cross-country mountain bike racing. Supercaliber delivers the light&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/dawn-of-the-super-xc-bike-2020-trek-supercaliber\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Dawn of the super XC bike: 2020 Trek Supercaliber<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[126],"tags":[1360],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8038"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8038\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sparkbikereview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}