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    XF 979 TR2020 Superior
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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Trail
    6.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Revelation RC
    		RockShox Monarch RT3
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    superiorbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Superior XF 979 TR is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    XF 979 TR
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    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)

    29 mph

    XF 979 TR

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    XF 979 TR2020 Superior
    Frame

    Carbon MTB Trail SU-01, 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

    Fork

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

    Travel: 140mm

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch RT3, external rebound, 3 position compression (Open/Pedal/Lock), size 190x51mm

    Travel: 130mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SHIMANO BB-MT500PA PressFit, shell 41x92mm

    Stem

    ONE1 Race RAS-D63028 Alloy, 31.8mm, -10°

    Handlebar

    ONE1 Alloy, MTB AL-312BT, 6° backsweep, 12mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    fizik Taiga

    Seatpost

    ONE1 Alloy, MT171, dropper post, 30.9mm

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    ONE1 VLG-1661D2N, Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT RD-M8100 Shadow Plus

    Crank

    SHIMANO SLX FC-M7120 Hollowtech II, 34T

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX SL-M7100-R RapidFire Plus, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M7100-12, 10-51T

    Chain

    SHIMANO CN-M7100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO BL-M6000/BR-M615 hydraulic disc brake

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss M 1900 Spline DB30; 12x148mm, Shimano MICRO SPLINE 12 speed, CENTER LOCK, Tubeless, DT Swiss M 1900 Spline DB30; 15x110mm, CENTER LOCK, Tubeless

    Tires

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

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