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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    11.5 kg12.8 kg13.1 kg
    4.9
    5.3
    4.4
    Frame
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    RockShox RebaRockShox Recon Gold RLRockShox Judy
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    SRAM Level T Hydraulic DiscShimano Deore Hydraulic DiscShimano Hydraulic Disc
    GXXT, SLXXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    2 × 111 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Superfly 6, Trek X-Caliber 9, and Trek X-Caliber 8 are all 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Superfly 6 has a better fork and a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the X-Caliber 9 has a dropper post.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2017 Superfly 6
    2023 X-Caliber 9
    2023 X-Caliber 8
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    45 km/h

    2017 Superfly 6

    42 km/h

    2023 X-Caliber 9

    42 km/h

    2023 X-Caliber 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur routing, PF89.5, balanced post mount brake, Closed Convert dropouts, G2 Geometry on 29ers

    Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, 5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.8"

    ColorAlpine Blue

    Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, 5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.8"

    ColorSatin Lithium Grey

    Fork

    RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, E2 tapered steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: S, RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 37mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: XS, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Lite, 80mm travel; Size: S, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Lite, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    PF89.5

    Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano BB-MT501 BSA; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing

    Headset

    Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

    Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

    Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise

    Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset

    TypeRigid

    Size: S, M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length

    TypeDropper

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager Race

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX, Roller Bearing Clutch

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM GX

    Crank

    SRAM GX 1000, 36/24

    Size: S, M, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 175mm length

    Size: XS, S, M, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM GX, 11 speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1110

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Level T hydraulic disc

    TypeSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper

    TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Mustang Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole (tubeless strips and valves sold separately)

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Bontrager sealed bearing, 15mm alloy axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR

    Tires

    Bontrager XR1 Expert, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.20" (15.5: 27.5x2.20")

    Size: S, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35''

    Size: XS, S, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35''

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160mm

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 180mm

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