Tested: Superior Bikes XP 919 | The New Benchmark for Alloy Cross Country Hardtail Mountain Bikes?

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Superior Bikes come out of the mountains in the Czech Republic, and they are now available in Australia via BikesOnline.
With over 30 years making bikes, Superior bikes have had a recent push into the elite cross-country mountain bike market, but not without ensuring that a strong foundation remains in a hardtail line up.
Superior Bikes have a range of carbon and alloy hardtails mountain bikes, starting at $1999 and offering just about everything you would expect. This includes 29” wheels, boost through axles, wide range 12-speed gearing and great ergonomics. The Superior XP range clearly has a cross-country intent, and is therefore built around 100mm travel forks and moderate geometry for cross country riding and racing.
I've got the XP 919 ($1999) on test, which is an alloy frame with a Shimano 12-speed group set and brakes, Rock Shox 100mm fork and a smart cockpit arrangement.
You can head to www.ambmag.com.au/video/teste... to get the full rundown.
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Tester: Mike Blewitt
Riding Experience: Hardtail aficionado
Generally Rides: Norco Revolver 120 HT, Factor Lando XC
Height: 178cm
Weight: 72kg
Bike Test Track: Greater Brisbane
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20 май 2024

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Комментарии : 21

@IIISentorIII Месяц назад

I'm 42 and have been mountain biking my entire life. I own Scott bikes (Genius,Spark) with 150x150mm/ 120/120 travel and Specialized carbon Stumpjumpers, 140x130mm that I primarily ride right now. I've had a lot of bikes so far 6x the cost of this one. I would buy this in an instant! It is basically a mountain biker's gravel bike, and the full Shimano groupset is a dream. Put an XT shifter on it and set it tubeless after those tires are worn out. Those old school XC geometry numbers will be trending again, mark my words 😁 . My theory is that some people who want an e-bike and are healthy and young actually want something like this but don't know it. Cheers from Switzerland

@CaiandtheMoose Месяц назад

Really like the look of this bike. Perfect for hitting some easy single track and fire trails on the commute to work. I agree with the criticism regarding the lack of dropper post and tubeless rims.

@chrisledbetter3475 5 дней назад

Great review. Would love to see an XF review (Dual). I have an XTrada 5 with a recon 130mm fork but am maxing out on my rocky downhill terrain capability. I'm so interested in the Superior brand to level up my riding, Might be able to see some Superior bikes up close at a UCI marathon event.

@user-bc2bd7ju1u Месяц назад

Truly, it's a good entry/mid-level universal mountain bike, suitable for fun riding, commuting, light bikepacking. Of course not for harsh trails. Some say, geometry is a little bit outdated (frame from 2021 year), but at this price point another variants will be the same, still conservative (Giant XTC SLR, Merida Big.Nine Light 18-23 production, Trek Xcaliber). They all have HTA near 70. Conserning dropper - do you really want to set a 400-500$ good workin' post on a 1000$ bike?) P.S. Rims are easily convertible to tubeless.

@or-ian6973 Месяц назад

I have one in a large. With the supplied plastic pedals it weighs 28.8lbs. Which is about 2lbs more than advertised weight. I suppose with no pedals, and tubeless tires maybe that would get you there. Will be leaving a long review on Bikesonline once I get more saddle time on it.

@krycek3717 20 дней назад

What about the frame sizing? Is the official size chart is correct? Which size should I buy for 178 cm height? Thanks!

@edzeppelin933 16 дней назад

Ive been looking at the 939. Such a pity these don't come dropper post ready. It's the one thing turning me off.

@heathballard5398 2 месяца назад

I'm sure it's a great bike but if I'm on Bikes online looking for a budget or XC hardtail i don't see the value for money with this bike vs the Polygon offerings.

@or-ian6973 Месяц назад

Agreed right now the similar polygon is priced the same. Aside from the lack of dropper routing the decision should be made off HTA. Not everyone wants a 66 degree HTA. Tough choice no doubt

@capitan7891 Месяц назад

The Polygon Syncline 3 would be a great choice for sure - cheaper on sale price, but only $200 more at RRP. Still, trading an MS splined hub for HG... not sure. Depends on your long term goals and your own take on frame materials.

@user-bc2bd7ju1u Месяц назад

@@capitan7891 , syncline is carbon, but still very heavy, also has 27.2 seatpost and no inner dropper.

@lynneberhardt8818 Месяц назад

I might go with this bike simply because they're out of stock with every polygon in my size.

@or-ian6973 Месяц назад

@@lynneberhardt8818 I bought one. Suppose to be here tomorrow. The weight sounds nice. I’ll drill a few holes and add a dropper if I feel like it’s needed.

@iffy_too4289 Месяц назад

I cant believe you aren't ripping Bikesonline a new one for pushing out such an outdated pile of crap. 69 HTA, 74STA and no dropper routing is unforgivable and has been for years. Grow a pair and actually do a realistic review, not a paid puff piece.

@capitan7891 Месяц назад

What did you think when you rode one? This bike is perfect for how it is marketed. It needs real tyres but is otherwise on par with competitors for the intended market.

@capitan7891 Месяц назад

PS did your parents let you setup this account?

@iffy_too4289 Месяц назад

@@capitan7891 Just in case your first comment didn't get a reaction huh?

@user-bc2bd7ju1u Месяц назад

It's realistic. Great brands have overproduction problems, need to sell all the mass of after-covid produced bikes, so are in no hurry to introduce new models. High-end models evolve into electronic, middle and low-end are in stasis now.