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Instinct 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight29.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Instinct 29
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Instinct 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

5'6" – 5'11"

19"

5'9" – 6'3"

21"

6'1" – 6'8"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted alloy 6061 29"

Fork

RST F1RST 29 15 Air air, lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar 0 mm 660 / 680 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Summit

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Pedals

SHIMANO M520 clipless

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO SLX

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO M612-10 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (30)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG-50-10 11-36 (10)

Chain

SHIMANO HG-75

Brakes

TEKTRO Auriga WH disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Neon Pro 29 black 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Helium / Xenon Disc 15 mm thru axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Helium / Xenon Disc 15 mm thru axle 32 holes

Tires

GEAX Mezcal Kevlar 29" x 2.10"

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Last updated November 8

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