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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    10.8 kg
    6.5
    Frame
    Carbon
    DT Swiss F 232 ONE
    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
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    47 km/h

    XP 979

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsMatte Carbon; Matte Black

    Fork

    DT Swiss F232 ONE, Tapered, 15x110mm axle, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    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, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Fizi:k Terra Aidon X5, Alloy

    Seatpost

    ONE Race, Carbon, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    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

    TypeShimano 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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