2022 Superior Bikes XP 979 L
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 | 611mm |
| Reach | 465mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.31:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 482mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 640mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 13.9deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 69deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74deg |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313.2mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 428.5mm |
| Front-Center | 727.6mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 725.5mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44mm |
| Trail | 94.2mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 88mm |
| Wheel Flop | 31.5mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 175 mm cranks | 184.5mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 175 mm cranks | 138.2mm |
979 Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.25in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 736.3mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1890.3mm |
| Crank Length | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 760mm |
| Stem Length | 80mm |
| 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 | 180 cm to 190 cm |
| PBH | 88 cm to 94 cm |
Source:https://superiorbikes.com/cz-cs/bikes/product/xp-979/871