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    XP 9792020 Superior
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		23.4 lbs
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		DT Swiss
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    superiorbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Superior XP 979 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    XP 979
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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)

    31 mph

    XP 979

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    XP 9792020 Superior
    Frame

    Carbon MTB Race Pro Mid Modulus, Race Geometry, Tapered Head Tube, BB92, SR dropout, Boost Thru Axle 148x12 mm, Inner Cable Routing

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    DT Swiss OPM O.D.L. 100, Tapered, 15x100mm axle, remote Lockout, 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SHIMANO BB-MT500PA PressFit, shell 41x92mm

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    ONE1 Race, Horizon Bow, 9° backsweep, 5mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    fizik Taiga

    Seatpost

    ONE1 Race Carbon, SP 406, 27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    ESI Racers Edge silicone grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT RD-M8100 Shadow Plus

    Crank

    SHIMANO XT FC-M8100 Hollowtech II, 36T

    Shifters

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

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M7100-12, 10-51T

    Chain

    SHIMANO CN-M7100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO XT BL-M8100/BR-M8100, hydraulic disc brake

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss X 1900 Spline DB25; 12x148mm, Shimano MICRO SPLINE 12 speed, CENTER LOCK, Tubeless, DT Swiss X 1900 Spline DB25; 15x100mm, CENTER LOCK, Tubeless

    Tires

    Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance TL-Ready, 29x2.25", ADDIX/ Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance TL-Ready, 29x2.25", ADDIX Speedgrip

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