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2015 Author

Compact

A 700c aluminum frame hybrid bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Weight28.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels700c Aluminum
GroupsetTourney
BrakesTektro Rim
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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)

30 mph

Compact

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Specs
Build
Frame

alloy 6061 700c

Fork

hi-ten

Stem

ZOOM alloy

Handlebar

steel 20 mm 620 / 640 / 660 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Courier

Seatpost

ZOOM alloy (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO TX55

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO TX51 (34.9)

Crank

PROWHEEL 48-38-28 teeth 170 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Revoshift (21)

Cassette

SHIMANO MF-TZ21 14-28 (7)

Chain

KMC Z51

Brakes

TEKTRO 855

Type: Tektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

alloy 36 holes

Spokes

steel

Front Hub

QUANDO 36 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 36 holes

Tires

AUTHOR Speed Master 700 x 42c

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Last updated November 8

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