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Magnum 29

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Magnum 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

Magnum 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

AUTHOR A-carbon monocoque 29"

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

ROCK SHOX SID 29 RLT air, remote lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

EASTON EA90

Handlebar

EASTON EC70 carbon 0 mm 720 mm

Saddle

FIZIK Antares k:ium

Seatpost

EASTON EC70 Zero carbon (31.6)

TypeRigid

Pedals

SHIMANO M780 clipless

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO XT (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO XT 40-28 teeth 175 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO XT (20)

Cassette

SHIMANO M771-10 11-36 (10)

Chain

SHIMANO HG-75

Brakes

SHIMANO XT disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC CrossMax ST 29 TNT Wheel set 24 holes

Spokes

MAVIC

Front Hub

MAVIC CrossMax ST 29 TNT Wheel set 15 mm thru axle, 24 holes

Rear Hub

MAVIC CrossMax ST 29 TNT Wheel set 15 mm thru axle, 24 holes

Tires

GEAX Mezcal Kevlar TNT 29" x 2.10"

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Last updated November 8

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