Superior XC 6.5
Build Shimano Cues
Superior XC 6.5
cross-country hardtail mountain bike, aluminium frame, 29" wheels, 1×10 drivetrain
Key specs
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Suspension
- Hardtail, 120 mm
- Fork model
- Suspension Air fork, AHEAD 1-1/8", QR Type, 120mm travel
- Wheelset
- 29" · STARS J25D, Disc, 32H
Material: Aluminium
Type Vering: Hardtail
- Drivetrain
- 1×10
- Groupset
- Shimano Cues
- Brake model
- SHIMANO MT200, hydraulic disc brake
- Seatpost
- ONE Sport, Alloy, 27.2mm
Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Ride type
- Discipline
- Cross-country
- Suspension
- Hardtail
Type Vering: Hardtail
Frame and fork
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Bottom bracket
- SHIMANO BB-UN101, 122.5mm, BSA, shell 73mm
- Cable routing
- Fully integrated
Material: Aluminium
Integrated Cable Routing
Suspension
- Fork travel
- 120 mm
- Fork model
- Suspension Air fork, AHEAD 1-1/8", QR Type, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset brand
- Shimano
- Groupset
- Shimano Cues
- Chainrings
- 1
- Gears at the back
- 10
- Chainring teeth
- SHIMANO CUES FC-U4000, 32T
- Cassette
- SHIMANO CUES CS-LG400, 10-speed, 11-48T
- Rear derailleur
- SHIMANO CUES RD-U6000, Shadow Plus Design
- Shifters
- SHIMANO CUES SL-U6000-10R, RAPIDFIRE Plus, 10-speed
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Brake model
- SHIMANO MT200, hydraulic disc brake
- Front rotor
- 160 mm
- Rear rotor
- 160 mm
SHIMANO MT200, hydraulic disc brake
Wheels and tyres
- Wheel size
- 700c / 29"
- Wheelset
- STARS J25D, Disc, 32H
- Tyres
- Schwalbe Smart Sam, KevlarGuard, 29x2.25", Active Line
- Tyre width fitted
- 57 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
- Handlebar
- ONE Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm
- Stem
- ONE Sport, Alloy, 31.8mm, -3°
- Seatpost model
- ONE Sport, Alloy, 27.2mm
Weight
- Weight
- Being updated
Geometry
- Geometry size
- M
- Stack
- 617 mm
- Reach
- 445 mm
- Head angle
- 67 °
- Seat angle
- 75.5 °
- Chainstays
- 420 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,170 mm
- Bottom bracket drop
- 60 mm
Spec sheets read at: superiorbikes.com
Character
The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.
« Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, short gearing. »
EasyDemanding
As at ease on rough ground as most other cross-country mountain bikes.
NimbleStable
Between nimble and stable, like most other cross-country mountain bikes.
Gearing
- This bike: XC 6.58 km/h - 36 km/h
- Average of other cross-country mountain bikes8 km/h - 39 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
From 8 km/h in its easiest gear to 36 km/h in its hardest.
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XC 6.5other cross-country mountain bikes
Geometry
4 sizes: S, M, L, XL.
| Geometry of the XC 6.5 per size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (mm) | 423 | 445 | 465 | 471 |
| Stack (mm) | 608 | 617 | 617 | 636 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm) | 580 | 605 | 625 | 635 |
| Seat tube (mm) | 406 | 457 | 508 | 559 |
| Head tube (mm) | 90 | 100 | 100 | 120 |
| Head angle (°) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Seat angle (°) | 75.5 | 75.5 | 75.5 | 75.5 |
| Chainstays (mm) | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,143 | 1,170 | 1,190 | 1,203 |
| BB drop (mm) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Stem (mm) | 60 | 60 | 80 | 80 |
| Handlebar width (mm) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
The range
Comparable mountain bikes
Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Cycling
- Discipline: Cross-country
- Suspension: Hardtail
- Fork travel: 120 mm
- Wheel size: 700c / 29"
Frequently asked questions
Is the Superior XC 6.5 a hardtail or a full suspension?
Hardtail, according to the brand.
How much travel does the Superior XC 6.5 fork have?
120 mm, according to the brand.