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2021 Superior

XP 979

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Weight10.6 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID SL Select
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
XP 979
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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)

47 km/h

XP 979

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

160cm – 171cm

MD

169cm – 181cm

LG

179cm – 191cm

XL

189cm – 200cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon MTB Race Pro Mid Modulus, Race Geometry, Tapered Head Tube, BB92, SR dropout, Boost Thru Axle 12x148 mm, Inner Cable Routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BB-MT500PA PressFit, shell 41x92mm

Stem

ONE1 Race Alloy, 31.8mm, -7°

Handlebar

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

Saddle

fizik Taiga

Seatpost

ONE1 Race Carbon, PMP12, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Grips

ONE1 VLG-1907D2, ONE1 VLG-1962-11D2, Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT RD-M8100 Shadow Plus

Crank

SHIMANO XT FC-M8100 Hollowtech II, 34T

Shifters

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

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M7100-12, 10-51T

Chain

CHAIN SHIMANO CN-M6100

Brakes

SHIMANO XT BL-M8100/BR-M8110, hydraulic disc brake, SHIMANO XT BL-M8100/BR-M8100, hydraulic disc brake

TypeShimano 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; 15x110mm, 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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