{"product_id":"trek-supercaliber-sl-9-7-gx-axs-gen-2-sram-gx-eagle-12-speed-mountain-bike","title":"Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS Gen 2 SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed Mountain Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS Gen 2 shares the same SL OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and IsoStrut full-suspension platform as the 9.6, but steps up to \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e and an upgraded RockShox SID fork with Rush RL damping and remote lockout. The result is a cross-country race bike with a wireless drivetrain, carbon cockpit, and 4-piston braking — all on Trek's lightest mountain carbon with 80mm rear travel and 110mm up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wireless AXS pod replaces a traditional shifter lever entirely. Shifting is actuated by a thumb button that sends a signal directly to the \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur\u003c\/strong\u003e — no cable housing, no cable stretch, no friction adjustment. The 10-52 cassette range and 34T chainring cover the same terrain as the 9.6's mechanical setup, but the wireless system eliminates the maintenance interval associated with cable-actuated shifting. At 26.86 lbs (size M), this is a lighter build than the 9.6 due in part to the carbon cockpit components: Bontrager Kovee Pro OCLV Carbon bars on size S and Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon on M through XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXC racers and fast trail riders who want wireless shifting for precision and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who've used cable SRAM Eagle and want to move to AXS without the complexity of a full groupset rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who ride long days where cable stretch and housing fatigue affect shifting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot ideal for: enduro or trail riding that demands more than 80mm rear travel, or riders who prefer mechanical drivetrain simplicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAXS battery management:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GX Eagle AXS derailleur runs on a rechargeable battery — budget for a charging routine; battery life is strong but worth tracking on multi-day rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-Type system specifics:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM T-Type uses a dedicated chain and cassette — the XS-1275 cassette and GX Eagle T-Type chain are not interchangeable with standard SRAM Eagle components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame — SL OCLV Mountain Carbon with IsoStrut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identical to the 9.6: Trek's highest-modulus mountain carbon with the IsoStrut rear suspension system — a RockShox SIDLuxe shock integrated inside a structural alloy tube that replaces the top tube-to-seat stay junction. 80mm rear travel, no external pivot hardware, UDH compatibility. The 2-position remote damper allows on-the-fly suspension adjustment from the handlebar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork — RockShox SID, 110mm Air, Rush RL Damper:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SID is a step above the Reba on the 9.6 — the Rush RL damper offers smoother small-bump sensitivity and remote lockout capability. DebonAir air spring improves off-the-top sensitivity. Boost110 spacing, 15mm thru-axle, tapered steerer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain — SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 1x12 Wireless:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GX Eagle AXS rear derailleur uses wireless shifting via SRAM's AXS protocol. The 10-52 cassette (XS-1275) on a 34T chainring covers steep climbs and fast descents. The wireless pod replaces a mechanical lever — no cable to route, no housing to replace. AXS battery included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes — SRAM Motive Bronze Stealth, 4-Piston:\u003c\/strong\u003e An upgrade from the DB6 on the 9.6, the Motive Bronze Stealth calipers offer refined modulation and heat management with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors. Bontrager Kovee Comp 25 Tubeless Ready wheels with Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.40\" tires run tubeless-ready from the factory. Rapid Drive 108 rear hub engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wireless AXS shifting, SL OCLV carbon with IsoStrut, carbon cockpit, 4-piston braking — a complete XC race package with no major upgrade needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80mm rear travel is purpose-built for XC, not trail or enduro use; AXS battery dependency adds a charging variable; T-Type components limit cross-compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of wireless GX Eagle AXS T-Type, OCLV carbon IsoStrut frame, and carbon cockpit components in a single build at this price is not replicated elsewhere in the XC segment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the 9.7 GX AXS as the right choice for riders who have committed to XC racing or fast trail riding and want wireless shifting that stays calibrated without the attention cable systems require.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek","offers":[{"title":"Lava \/ ML","offer_id":53472996884787,"sku":"5336253","price":6499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/trek-supercaliber-sl-9-7-gx-axs-gen-2-carbon-sram-gx-eagle-12-speed-full-suspension-mountain-bike-lava-2.jpg?v=1781230946","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/trek-supercaliber-sl-9-7-gx-axs-gen-2-sram-gx-eagle-12-speed-mountain-bike","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}