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    XP 9792023 Superior
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($3,664)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID
    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)

    29 mph

    XP 979

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    XP 9792023 Superior
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Colors: Matte Black; Gloss Dark Red

    Fork

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

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    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

    Type: Rigid

    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

    Type: Shimano 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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