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Synergy

A 700c carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight26.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 60mm
ForkRST VOGUE
Wheels700c Aluminum
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Synergy
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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)

38 mph

Synergy

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
16"

4'11" – 5'6"

18"

5'4" – 5'10"

20"

5'8" – 6'2"

22"

6'0" – 6'6"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

AUTHOR C-carbon monocoque 700c

Fork

RST Vogue Air air, lock out, 1.5" tapered steerer (60 mm)

Travel60mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

RITCHEY Comp

Handlebar

RITCHEY Comp 20 mm 620 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Summit CR

Seatpost

AUTHOR carbon (27.2)

TypeRigid

Pedals

AUTHOR oneside clipless

Grips

AUTHOR Luxus ErgoGrip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO XT (31.8)

Crank

SHIMANO T551-10 48-36-26 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO LX (30)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG-81-10 11-34 (10)

Chain

SHIMANO HG-75

Brakes

TEKTRO Draco WH disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Argon Cross white 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

Tires

Author Panaracer Trail Master Cross Kevlar 700 x 38c

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Last updated November 8

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