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2023 Superior

XP 979

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

€3,149($3,662)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
XP 979
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Gearing

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)

29 mph

XP 979

27 mph

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Spec Level

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

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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

Carbon MTB Mid Modulus, Advanced Race Geometry, Conical Head Tube, BB92, SH dropout, Thru Axle Boost 12x148mm, Inner cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsMatte Black; Gloss Dark Red

Fork

RockShox SID SL RL R, Tapered, DebonAir, 15x110mm axle, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

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, 760mm, 31.8mm

Saddle

Fizi:k Terra Aidon X5, Alloy

Seatpost

ONE Race, Carbon, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT RD-M8100, Shadow Plus Design

Crank

SHIMANO XT FC-M8100, Hollowtech II, 34T

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

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Tires

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

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