Full Carbon Frame & Full Suspension for only $2500
Ride Impressions 0:31
Today we’re looking at the Superior XF 979 Trail. This bike is super snappy and responsive. It was really quiet out on the trail. The geometry felt really comfortable at all speeds thanks to the modern head tube angle. The amount of travel felt really great for the type of riding that I think most people do, and at $2,500 at bikes online this full-carbon, full-suspension bike is a steal. Let’s get into the details!
Suspension 3:50
The front fork on the XF 979 is a Rock Shox Revelation with 140mm of travel. As I mentioned in the intro to the video, and this post, the head tube angle is 66° on this bike. Any lower than 65° and I feel like bikes get twitchy at slow speeds, and above 67° you get into the aggressiveness of an XC bike. So, this is really in that trail sweet spot. The rear shock is a Rock Shox Monarch with 130mm of travel. Front and rear both have lockout options for efficiency and adjustable air to match your weight and ride style.
Drivetrain, Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
The drivetrain on the XF 979 is a full Shimano 1×12. The shift levers, crankset (34T), and cassette (10-51T) are all the mid-range SLX. The chain is the bomb-proof, but “lower end” Deore, and where it really counts, the derailleur is the high end precision XT. It’s a mix and match system, with quality where it counts.
The XF 979 is a 29er with DT Swiss M1900 tubeless ready wheels and Schwalbe Nobby Nick tires. This bike is absolutely ready to shred.
The brakes are Shimano M6100 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear.
The Extra Details
The XF 979 comes with a 150mm ONE Sport dropper post and a Fizi:k Terra Aidon X5 saddle. The headset is made by ACROS and has BlockLock to keep your bars from turning too far in an accident and damaging stuff… similar to the KnockBlock from Trek. To protect your carbon frame, and the beautiful paint job, there is a thick rubber rock guard installed on the lower half of the downtube that wraps under the bottom bracket.
Conclusion
I love a short travel bike, and I rode this bike on the perfect trail system for it. I don’t love a long travel bike because, honestly, where I live there is just no need. This bike was light, responsive, and just everything I could ask a full carbon, full suspension bike to be. If you’re interested in picking up the XF 979, or any other Superior bike, head over to BikesOnline and check out the line up. When you do, I’d really appreciate it if you used my link. It doesn’t cost you any extra and it really helps out the channel.
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