Details
FAST XC DNA, RACE CONTROL
The XF 9.9 Team delivers XC speed with precise handling on demanding courses. Its one-piece monocoque carbon frame, manufactured in a leading carbon facility in Portugal, weighs ~1,620 g and provides 120 mm front & rear travel. The complete bike sits in the sub 11 kg range, giving standout price-to-weight performance.
RESPONSIVE AND EFFICIENT
A flex-stay rear end keeps the system light while improving small-bump sensitivity and pedaling efficiency. Updated kinematics increase anti-squat for stronger climbing traction, while a tuned leverage curve adds mid-stroke support for pumping rollers and holding momentum through rough sections.
CONTEMPORARY XC GEO
A 66.5° head angle and 76.3° seat angle provide stability without dulling responsiveness. Short 430 mm stays keep line changes quick, and two bottle mounts inside the main triangle suit long XC days. It accelerates fast and stays predictable through roots, rock gardens, and off-camber corners—XC focused, not trail-biased.
DESIGNED & BUILT IN EUROPE
Superior designs and assembles its bikes in Europe with full control from prototype to production. This factory oversight ensures consistent frame tolerances, tidy routing and durable hardware. With over 200,000 bikes produced annually and race-validated development, the brand focuses on dependable engineering and long-term durability.
Specs
| frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame | SU-01.2 Carbon MTB Race Pro, Advanced Race Geometry, 120mm Travel, Integrated Cable Routing, BB92, 3D Alloy One-Piece Link, Carbon Swingarm, SR Dropout, Boost 148x12mm, Dropper-Ready |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-1305R1S, ICR, ZS56/28.6–ZS56/40, BlockLock 150°, Stainless Steel Bearings |
| suspension | |
| Fork | DT Swiss F232 ONE, Tapered Steerer, 15x110mm Thru-Axle, 120mm Travel |
| Shock | DT Swiss R232 ONE, 190x45mm, ODL |
| drivetrain | |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR RD-M9250 Di2, Shadow Plus, 12-Speed |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR SW-M9250-IR Di2, 12-Speed |
| Crank | Shimano XTR FC-M9200, Hollowtech II |
| Chainring | 34T |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR CS-M9200, 12-Speed, 10–51T |
| Chain | Shimano XTR CN-M9100 |
| brakes | |
| Front brake | Shimano XTR M9200 Hydraulic Disc Brake, 2-Piston |
| Rear brake | Shimano XTR M9200 Hydraulic Disc Brake, 2-Piston |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL900, 180mm (Front) / 160mm (Rear) |
| wheels | |
| Front hub | DT Swiss XRC 1200 SPLINE®, Carbon, Center Lock, 15x110mm |
| Rear hub | DT Swiss XRC 1200 SPLINE®, Carbon, Center Lock, 12x148mm, SH12 |
| Rim | DT Swiss XRC 1200 SPLINE®, Carbon, 30mm Internal Width, Tubeless Ready |
| Tyre | Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, 29x2.4", Tubeless Ready, ADDIX Speed, Tubeless Ready |
| contact points | |
| Handlebar | ONE Carbon Integrated Cockpit, ICR |
| Grips | ONE Race Lock-On |
| Saddle | Fizik Ridon X1, Carbon |
| Seatpost | SRAM Reverb AXS Dropper Post, 30.9mm |
| Stem | ONE Carbon Integrated Cockpit, ICR |
| weight | |
| Bike weight | 24.03 lbs |
Geo
| 15.5" (S) | 17.5" (M) | 19" (L) | 21" (XL) | |
| Rider's Height (cm) | 5'3"–5'7" | 5'7"–5'10" | 5'10"–6'2" | 6'2"–6'5" |
| BB Drop | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Seat Tube Length | 393 | 431 | 482 | 533 |
| Effective Top Tube Length | 580 | 605 | 625 | 645 |
| Stack | 583 | 593 | 602 | 611 |
| Reach | 439 | 460 | 478 | 496 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.3° | 76.3° | 76.3° | 76.3° |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
| Chainstay Length | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | 1179 | 1200 | 1222 |
| Handlebar | 760 / 60 | 760 / 60 | 760 / 80 | 760 / 80 |
| Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |
| Seatpost | L390 / T125 | L390 / T125 | L440 / T150 | L440 / T150 |
Build
Superior XF 9.7 RC - Carbon XC Mountain Bike
Your bike needs minor assembly before riding; use the tools and videos included.
As a guide, it'll take 10-40min depending on whether you're an experienced bike assembler or have little to no mechanical experience.
Side Note: Your cables will stretch during the initial bed-in period and must be adjusted by an experienced mechanic around 150km of riding.
How To Unbox Your Superior XF 9.7 RC - Carbon XC Mountain Bike
Dial In Your Suspension Setup
Dial In Your Bike Fit
Dial In Your Tyre Pressures
Pre-Ride Check