Bike Hub Features Posted June 29, 2020 Share The Trek Supercaliber was shrouded in secrecy during the 2019 XCO season. Now, the tape (literally) has been cut and the out-and-out race bike is clear for all to see. Is it a bike for hardtail die-hards or does it have dual purpose use? We aimed it at the Western Cape’s trails to find out.Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted June 29, 2020 Share Very sleek looking design - but just a tad away from my paygrade - mmm maybe 3 tads DieselnDust and slickjay007 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted June 29, 2020 Share I love that after so many years manufacturers have to say 'fast or slow on the rebound dial " We mountainbikers really have all the gear and zero knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted June 29, 2020 Share For R100k... Definitely a bit poverty spec on the parts. Headshot, Myth and ChrisF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted June 29, 2020 Share I love that after so many years manufacturers have to say 'fast or slow on the rebound dial " We mountainbikers really have all the gear and zero knowledge too true. We won't even go into re valving the suspension to suit the conditions and rider preferences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 29, 2020 Share +'sTrek has designed a dedicated race bike and a dedicated Marathon/light trail/downcountry bike in the Super calibre and TopFuelA truly unique designcarbon wheels and finishing kit-'sHeavy for such short travel and focus. It really needs to sub 10Kg across the reange before sealant, cages and pedals to be a serious race bikeGX on a R100K bike...... really??!!, No thanksFox 32 Performance at this price? If this bike with this spec was priced in the R70k-R80K range I would consider it. But its price puts it out there way above more capable and potentially lighter bikes. No way I'm paying R100k for 11.5kg! I picked up david George's Supercalibre and even with the top sec I was pretty underwhelmed by the weight. Its just not light enough for the concept to make sense. Rocky999RSL, wolf1969 and slickjay007 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted June 29, 2020 Share +'sTrek has designed a dedicated race bike and a dedicated Marathon/light trail/downcountry bike in the Super calibre and TopFuelA truly unique designcarbon wheels and finishing kit-'sHeavy for such short travel and focus. It really needs to sub 10Kg across the reange before sealant, cages and pedals to be a serious race bikeGX on a R100K bike...... really??!!, No thanksFox 32 Performance at this price? If this bike with this spec was priced in the R70k-R80K range I would consider it. But its price puts it out there way above more capable and potentially lighter bikes. No way I'm paying R100k for 11.5kg! I picked up david George's Supercalibre and even with the top sec I was pretty underwhelmed by the weight. Its just not light enough for the concept to make sense.Fair overview those negatives are spot on and puts a massive X on it for me as i would want to upgrade fork and drivetrain the minute i get it and thats about 30-40k for something a bit lighter. Cool bike tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Stafford Posted June 29, 2020 Share I was wondering if dirt or mud will have an effect on the "sliding mechanism"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 29, 2020 Share I was wondering if dirt or mud will have an effect on the "sliding mechanism"? no more so than your forks or a conventional rear shock. The only alternative is an elastomer sprung titanium Softail Eddie Stafford and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Stafford Posted June 29, 2020 Share no more so than your forks or a conventional rear shock. The only alternative is an elastomer sprung titanium Softail Yip and those Moots bikes don't come cheap. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted June 29, 2020 Share 11.5kg! Interesting. The specification weight is 10.46 kg for the 9.8. Which is almost 600 g exactly lighter than my Top fuel 9.8 SL 2018. Leaving aside pricing considerations (major), I think that this bike is a little too niche for me. I'll stick with what I have – it's a good marathon bike that can do a fair bit of trail as well, et cetera. Fairly firm ride with the Reaktiv shock but I really like it – it works well and it climbs well. Still a good race bike while being a better all-rounder as well. Anyway, horses for courses, et cetera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanniri Posted June 29, 2020 Share I love that after so many years manufacturers have to say 'fast or slow on the rebound dial " We mountainbikers really have all the gear and zero knowledge I recall Fox Front shox having not only "slow" , "fast" in writing but these were also complimented with a tortoise and hare graphic. I guess we did evolve, only slightly so. Edited June 29, 2020 by vanniri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 29, 2020 Share Interesting. The specification weight is 10.46 kg for the 9.8. Which is almost 600 g exactly lighter than my Top fuel 9.8 SL 2018. Leaving aside pricing considerations (major), I think that this bike is a little too niche for me. I'll stick with what I have – it's a good marathon bike that can do a fair bit of trail as well, et cetera. Fairly firm ride with the Reaktiv shock but I really like it – it works well and it climbs well. Still a good race bike while being a better all-rounder as well. Anyway, horses for courses, et cetera.Ya this weight thing is always a bitter pill. Manufacturers claim weights that never seem to be achievable with the spec you buy the bike with.change the tyres and bang on goes 500 gr! Add sealant and pedals and we're a kilo heavier. It's like those tyres your bike comes fitted with are helium infused and only available as OEM supply. Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted June 29, 2020 Share Mind you - would love to ride Sani2C with this. Might be an upgrade from my current 10.6kg 26er HT. Edited June 29, 2020 by Underachiever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titleist Posted June 30, 2020 Share Suddenly my XL Fuel Ex doesn't seem so heavy at 13.1kg, ready to ride (which includes dropper, 130mm travel front and back, 2.4inch tyres) DirtyDan, AdamA and Myth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted June 30, 2020 Share Ya this weight thing is always a bitter pill. Manufacturers claim weights that never seem to be achievable with the spec you buy the bike with.change the tyres and bang on goes 500 gr! Add sealant and pedals and we're a kilo heavier. It's like those tyres your bike comes fitted with are helium infused and only available as OEM supply. True. And then in the case of this particular manufacturer, the weight is usually based on the medium size frame. DieselnDust and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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