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    XF 979 TR2023 Superior
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($5,243)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    6.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Revelation RC
    		RockShox Monarch RT
    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)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    XF 979 TR2023 Superior
    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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