Superior XF 9.7 DC Review

Superior XF 9.7 DC Review

Superior XF 9.7 DC Review

Price: 5799 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Travel Rear: 130 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • Made in Europe frame
  • good value for money
  • definately shredable in the downhill
  • climbing ace
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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Expirience with the Superior XF 9.7 DC

Superior XF 9.7 DC Review
Ludwig Döhl
Visually, the XF 9.7 DC is hardly distinguishable from the Czechs' race fully. This is because the platform uses the same main frame. However, with 130 mm travel up front, a modified rear end, and grippier tires, it stands out clearly on the trail compared to its skinnier sibling. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Superior. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. The seating position is sporty. The strongest case for this bike is however: The coherent geometry and grippy tires ensure full send mode on the trail.

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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15.5" (S)
17.5" (M)
19" (L)
21" (XL)
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
590
600
609
618
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Reach
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-
428
451
469
487
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Top Tube Length
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-
583
609
629
649
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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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-
75,3
75,3
75,3
75,3
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Head Tube Length
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-
90
100
110
120
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Head Tube Angle
-
-
65,6
65,6
65,6
65,6
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
35
35
35
35
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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-
430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
-
-
1160
1187
1209
1230
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame SU-01.2, Carbon MTB DC , Advanced Down Country Geometry, Travel 130 mm, Integrated Cable routing, BB92, 3D alloy one pice link, Carbon swingarm, SR dropout, Boost Thru Axle 148x12 mm, Dropped seat post ready
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox PIKE Ultimate Charger 3 RC2, Tapered, DebonAir+, 15x110mm axle, 130mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT, 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, 34T
  • Cassette SHIMANO SLX CS-M7101, 12-speed, 10-51T
  • Chain SHIMANO DEORE CN-M6100
  • Brake Set SHIMANO XT M8120, 4 piston, hydraulic disc brake
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE®, CL, 15x110mm, Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Wicked Will Evo, SuperGround, TL-Easy, 29x2.40", ADDIX SpeedGrip
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Wicked Will Evo, SuperGround, TL-Easy, 29x2.40", ADDIX SpeedGrip
  • Saddle Fizi:k Ridon X5, Alloy
  • Seat Post ONE Sport Dropper Post, Alloy, 30.9mm
  • Stem ONE ICR, Alloy, 35mm, 0°
  • Handle Bar ONE Alloy, 12mm rise, 35mm
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set ACROS AZX-1052S, ICR, ZS56/28.6 - ZS56/40, BlockLock 150°, Stainless Bearings

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About the author

Ludwig

Ludwig

... 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.