Superior XF 979 RC Review

Superior XF 979 RC Review

Price: 4999 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 110 mm
Travel Rear: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Superior XF 979 RC in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racefully up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 4999 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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s
m
l
xl
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
579
589
597
607
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Reach
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-
427
449
465
482
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Top Tube Length
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-
584
610
630
650
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Seat Tube Length
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-
393
431
482
533
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
74,9
74,7
74,6
74,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
90
100
110
120
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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40
40
40
40
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
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Chainstay Length
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428
428
428
428
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Wheelbase
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-
1124
1149
1169
1189
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame Carbon MTB Race Pro SU-01, Advanced Race Geometry, Travel 100 mm, Tapered Head Tube, BB92, 3D alloy one piece link, Carbon swingarm, SR dropout, Boost Thru Axle 12x148 mm, Inner cable routing, Dropped seat post ready
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox SID RL R, Tapered, DebonAir, 15x110mm axle, 110mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper DT Swiss R232 ONE, size 190x45mm
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SHIMANO SLX SL-M7100-IR, RAPIDFIRE Plus, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur SHIMANO XT RD-M8100, Shadow Plus Design
  • Crank SHIMANO XT FC-M8120, Hollowtech II, 36T
  • Cassette SHIMANO SLX CS-M7101, 12-speed, 10-51T
  • Chain SHIMANO DEORE CN-M6100
  • Brake Set SHIMANO XT M8100, hydraulic disc brake
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE®, CL, 12x148mm, SH12, Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Racing Ray Performance, TL-Ready, 29x2.25", ADDIX SpeedGrip
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, TwinSkin, TL-Ready, 29x2.25", ADDIX
  • Saddle Fizi:k Terra Aidon X5, Alloy
  • Seat Post ONE Sport Dropper Post, Alloy, 30.9mm
  • Stem ONE Race, Alloy, 31,8mm, -7°
  • Handle Bar ONE Race, Alloy, 5mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set ACROS AZX-220 R4, ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40, BlockLock 150°

Expirience with the Superior XF 979 RC

Ludwig Döhl With the XF 979 RC the Czechs of Superior want to discard their pure price / performance image. Because the Racefully comes not only particularly chic. With 110 mm suspension travel on the fork and throughout installed dropperpost, the Racefully oriented throughout the technical demands of modern racing. With its balanced handling, riding the XF 979 RC feels really intuitive. If you want to get ahead efficiently and quickly, you will welcome the sporty riding position. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the Racebike of Superior sizing runs big.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.