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FORGED IN VICTORY
World Cup-proven performance. The XF Team Issue boasts a top-tier carbon frame and is meticulously built with race-ready components like Shimano XTR drivetrain and DT Swiss suspension wheels. At just 9.9kg and enough room to mount 2 water bottles, it's engineered to push you to achieve your peak.
EUROPEAN MADE SINCE 1993
Superior is a premier factory brand with complete oversight from design to production. This allows them to craft top-tier, innovative bikes that epitomize quality and affordability. With over 200,000 bikes produced annually for leading brands, Superior's expertise is undeniable. Ride alongside champions like 3-time world champion Ramona Forchini and the Official Bike Partner of the Gravel World Championship.
GO FAST GEOMETRY
Superior's XF Cross Country dualie series has been designed with one goal: Go really fast off-road! The large size features a fast 68° head tube angle, a confident 74.6° seat tube angle, 465mm reach for comfort, short 428mm chainstays for handling, and an 1169mm wheelbase for all-around racing and fire trail stability.
INDUSTRY REVIEWS
"With three decades of building bikes under its belt, Superior is hitting our shores with some very interesting models, check the bikes that have caught our eye." - FLOW MTB
HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Coming in at 1717g, Superior’s lightweight, high-modulus carbon frame is one the lightest on the market. Built for maximum speed and stiffness and is just as at home on all-day rides as racing around your local XC trails. It also features internal cabling plus downtube and chainstay protectors.
DT SWISS F232 ONE FORK
The F232 ONE is engineered to meet the demands of intense modern-day XC courses. Featuring an XC-optimized linear spring, three-position damping with remote, and weighs a paltry 1480g.
SHIMANO XTR 12-SPEED
The Shimano XTR 12-Speed drivetrain has a 10-51T cassette and 34T chainring. It also features Shadow RD+ tech, an in-built clutch, and XTR 2 Piston hydraulic disc brakes with Ice Tech and One Way Bleeding technologies.
DT SWISS R 232 ONE SHOCK
The R232 ONE allows you to float over rock gardens and offers enough end progression to forget the B lines on race courses. The three-position adjustment of damping offers the perfect compression level for every situation.
DT SWISS XRC 1501 WHEELS
The XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE wheelset leaves nothing to be desired. The light 30mm I.D. wide carbon rims offer ideal support for modern XC racing. They roll on super durable 240 hubs and a ratchet (36) freehub system.
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United StatesDream bike gives you dream speed
This bike is an absolute unit. Carbon everywhere even on the brake levers and Seat post. It is light as a feather and fast as a rocket. If you want a fast XC bike that you would normally have to spend $3000 more than what BO has it listed for. This is the bike for you. Crazy awesome.
AustraliaExcellent Top-Tier XC Option
After several months of riding the Superior Team XF 29 Issue R, I can confidently say this carbon XC mountain bike delivers exceptional performance. The sub-10kg weight combined with the full carbon construction (frame, dropper, and wheels) creates a responsive and efficient ride that climbs effortlessly and descends with precision. The XTR drivetrain provides flawless shifting, while the handlebar-mounted mechanical lockout allows for quick suspension adjustments on varying terrain. What truly impressed me was its versatility—despite being an XC race machine at heart, it doubles surprisingly well as a gravel rig for those mixed-surface adventures. My only minor complaint involves the somewhat cluttered cockpit with its front-facing cable routing, but this aesthetic issue doesn't hamper performance. As a BikesOnline staff member, I've thoroughly tested this bike across diverse conditions and believe it represents a premium option for XC riders seeking a lightweight, versatile machine.