2022 Superior Bikes XP 979 S
Build
700C/29 in × 2.25 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of hardtail cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Superior Bikes XP
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 591mm |
| Reach | 425mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.39:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 393mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 595mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 21.8deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 69deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74deg |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313.2mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 428.5mm |
| Front-Center | 680.7mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 678.5mm |
| Wheelbase | 1107mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44.6mm |
| Trail | 93.6mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 87.3mm |
| Wheel Flop | 31.3mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 142.6mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 143.2mm |
979 Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.25in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 736.3mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1843.3mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 760mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm |
| Stem Angle | -7deg |
| Suspension Type | Hardtail (Front suspension) |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 100mm |
| Suspension Sag | 25% |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| Height | 160 cm to 170 cm |
| PBH | 72 cm to 79 cm |
Source:https://superiorbikes.com/cz-cs/bikes/product/xp-979/871