The Supercaliber SL 9.7 AXS is a carbon XC mountain bike built for rocketing over singletrack and scorching the way to the finish line. It’s built with a carbon frame that balances stiffness with compliance for power when you need it most, while IsoStrut rear suspension gives you just enough squish to soften the blow through the rough terrain peppering modern XC courses. It comes ready to rip with a fully wireless 12-speed SRAM GX AXS transmission for precise shifting – even under load.
It’s right for you if…
You’re looking for a cross-country race bike and want a little suspension to sweeten the ride. You want the benefits of a carbon frame and IsoStrut, plus the advantage of fully wireless electronic shifting.
The tech you get
An SL OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with modern XC geometry. 110 mm of front suspension from a RockShox Reba RL fork with SoloAir spring and Motion Control damper and 80 mm of IsoStrut rear suspension from a RockShox SIDLuxe shock – all with remote lockout. A fully wireless SRAM GX AXS 12-speed electronic transmission, OCLV carbon handlebars, Bontrager Line Dropper post, Bontrager Kovee Comp 25 tubeless-ready wheels and SRAM Level Bronze 2-piston hydraulic disc brakes.
The final word
If you’re at home between the tape and want an XC steed that can keep up, the Supercaliber SL 9.7 AXS is for you. It’s bred for cross-country, with modern race geometry and just enough supple suspension to smooth out the rough stuff and keep you hammering until you cross the line.
Why you’ll love it
- You get a 110 mm fork and 80 mm of IsoStrut rear suspension that partners with slacker, capable geometry for handling the roots and rocks of modern XC courses
- The frame’s SL OCLV Mountain Carbon gives you the vibration damping and stiff responsiveness of carbon with a smaller price tag
- 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
Colour: Plasma Pearl Grey
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
Frame | SL OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoStrut, UDH, 80 mm travel |
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Fork | RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 110 mm travel |
Shock | Trek IsoStrut, RockShox SIDLuxe, 2-position remote damper |
Suspension lever | RockShox TwistLoc Ultimate |
Max compatible fork travel | 120 mm (533 mm axle-to-crown) |
Wheel front | Bontrager Kovee Comp 25, Tubeless-Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle |
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Wheel rear | Bontrager Kovee Comp 25, Tubeless-Ready, Rapid Drive 108, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
Max tyre size | Frame: 29×2.40″, Fork: See manufacturer |
Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS POD |
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Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
*Crank |
Size: S, M SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, T-Type, 34T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm length |
Size: M/L, L, XL SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, T-Type, 34T, 55 mm chain line, 175 mm length |
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Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit |
Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type,10-52, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed |
Max. chainring size | 1x: 38T, min 30T |
Saddle | Bontrager Verse Elite, austenite rails, 145 mm width |
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*Seatpost |
Size: S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 310 mm length |
Size: M, M/L Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 410 mm length |
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Size: L, XL Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 450 mm length |
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*Handlebar |
Size: S Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width |
Size: M, M/L, L, XL Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
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*Stem |
Size: S, M Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 13-degree, 60 mm length |
Size: M/L Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 13-degree, 70 mm length |
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Size: L Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 13-degree, 80 mm length |
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Size: XL Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 13-degree, 90 mm length |
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Head set | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom |
Brake | SRAM Level Bronze 2-piston hydraulic disc |
*Brake rotor |
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 160 mm |
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL SRAM CentreLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm |
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Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear |
Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
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Tool | Bontrager Switch Lever, w/tool |
Weight | M – 11.80 kg/26.02 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.