Superlight / XC - 100mm Single Pivot Travel
- Frame Only Fox Float CTD : £1,099
- Complete Bikes From : £1,899
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With performance and value acting as our guides, we built the Superlight to offer a winning blend of nimble geometry, confidence inspiring handling, and elegantly simple yet effective suspension. Featuring hydroformed aluminum tubing, a new tapered headtube, and our highly evolved single pivot suspension, the Superlight has 100mm of travel and the same sophisticated pivot and bearing hardware as our flagship VPP® bikes. The combination of these elements results in a lively handling bike that slaps the price point competition silly.
Frame Features
- Hydroformed aluminum tubing
- Single pivot suspension
- 100mm travel
- Tapered head tube
- Collet pivot axle
Tech Data
Awards
Reviews
- Mountain Biking UK 262
- What Mountain Bike - June '10 (pdf)
- Bike Magic Aug 07 (Superlight Trail)
- Bike Radar Aug 07
- Bike Magic (The first review of the 2007 Superlight - Interbike 06)
- Mountain Bike Action - Jan 2007
- Mountain Bike Rider - Dec 2006 (pdf)
- What Mountain Bike - Dec 2006 (pdf)
Geometry
| Frame Size | Top Tube Length* | Seat Tube Length | Head Tube Angle | Seat Tube Angle | BB Height | Wheelbase | Head Tube Length | Chainstay Length | Standover Height | Reach | Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 21.8" | 16.3" | 70.0° | 74.0° | 12.3" | 41.0" | 3.5" | 16.7" | 27.9" | 15.6" | 21.5" |
| Medium | 23.0" | 17.5" | 70.0° | 73.5° | 12.3" | 42.1" | 3.9" | 16.7" | 28.7" | 16.5" | 21.9" |
| Large | 24.0" | 19.5" | 70.0° | 73.5° | 12.3" | 43.1" | 4.3" | 16.7" | 28.8" | 17.4" | 22.3" |
| X-Large | 25.0" | 21.0" | 70.0° | 73.5° | 12.3" | 44.1" | 5.1" | 16.7" | 29.0" | 18.2" | 23.0" |
* Effective top tube
** Seat Tube length measured from center of BB to top of seat tube
Size Guide
Complete Bikes
All upgrade prices are relative to the standard component price.
Cost: £1,899
What size fork should I use on the superlight?
100-120mm will work great, depending on what you want the bike to do. 100mm forks will give the bike quick handling and lower standover height. 120mm forks will make the bike more stable at speed and are better for slightly more aggressive riders. 120mm is the largest we recommend.
What size shock does the Superlight use?
7.875"x 2" (200x50mm)
Size small Superlights use a 6.5" x 1.5" (165x38mm) The shock mounting hardware for all frame sizes is 22mm wide with an 8mm through hole.
What size headset does the Superlight use?
1 1/8"
What size seatpost do I need?
The Superlight uses a 30.9mm seatpost. Make sure it is always inserted a minimum of 4" (100mm)
What size seat collar do I need for the Superlight?
34.9mm (supplied with frame)
What size front derailleur do I need?
A shimano 34.9 top swing/ top pull. Anything but saint should do the job.
What size BB do I need?
The superlight uses a 68mm bottom bracket shell, and a 50mm chainline. Pretty much any of the newer external bottom bracket cranks will mount up without issue. The Truvativ stylo and shimano Deore XT are our favorites. If you are using an ISIS setup, you need a 68x113mm bottom bracket.
What size tire will fit in the superlight?
Most 2.3." tires will fit in there, but that is about the max.
What size rotor can I use?
140-160mm.