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2024 Superior

XF 979 TR

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

€4,599($5,351)
Weight28.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RT
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XF 979 TR
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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

XF 979 TR

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

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

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 Trail, Advanced Trail Geometry, Travel 130 mm, Tapered Head Tube, BB92, 3D alloy one piece link, Carbon swingarm, SR dropout, Boost 12x148 mm, Inner Cable Routing, dropper seat post ready

BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

Color: Matte Trooper Green

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC, Tapered, DebonAir, 15x110mm axle, 140mm travel

Travel: 140mm

Spring Type: Air

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT, size 190x51mm

Travel: 130mm

Bottom Bracket

SHIMANO BB-MT500PA, PressFit, shell 41x92mm

Headset

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

Stem

ONE, Alloy, 35mm

Handlebar

ONE Alloy, 12mm rise, 35mm

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 SLX FC-M7120, 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 M6120, 4 piston, hydraulic disc brake

Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Performance, 29x2.40", ADDIX

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Last updated March 15

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