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2023 Superior

XF 979 RC

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

€4,999($5,816)
Reported Weight27.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 110mm
ForkRockShox SID
ShockDT Swiss R 232 ONE
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
XF 979 RC
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

XF 979 RC

27 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

SU-01, Carbon MTB Race Pro, Advanced Race Geometry, Travel 100 mm, Tapered Head Tube, BB92, 3D alloy one piece link, Carbon swingarm, SR dropout, Boost Thru Axle 12x148 mm, Inner cable routing, Dropped seat post ready

BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

Color: Gloss Dark Red

Fork

RockShox SID RL R, Tapered, DebonAir, 15x110mm axle, 110mm travel

Travel: 110mm

Spring Type: Air

Shock

DT Swiss R232 ONE, size 190x45mm

Travel: 100mm

Bottom Bracket

SHIMANO BB-MT500PA, PressFit, shell 41x92mm

Headset

ACROS AZX-220 R4, ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40, BlockLock 150°

Stem

ONE Race, Alloy, 31,8mm, -7°

Handlebar

ONE Race, Alloy, 5mm rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Fizi:k Terra Aidon X5, Alloy

Seatpost

ONE Sport Dropper Post, Alloy, 30.9mm

Type: Dropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT RD-M8100, Shadow Plus Design

Crank

SHIMANO XT FC-M8120, Hollowtech II, 36T

Shifters

SHIMANO SLX SL-M7100-IR, RAPIDFIRE Plus, 12-speed

Cassette

SHIMANO SLX CS-M7101, 12-speed, 10-51T

Chain

SHIMANO DEORE CN-M6100

Brakes

SHIMANO XT M8100, hydraulic disc brake

Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE®, CL, 15x110mm, Tubeless Ready

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, TL-Ready, 29x2.25", ADDIX SpeedGrip

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