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Instinct ASL

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight27.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesTektro Orion Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Instinct ASL
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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

Instinct ASL

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
16"

4'10" – 5'4"

18"

5'2" – 5'9"

20"

5'8" – 6'1"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) - hydroforming

Fork

RST F1RST 27.5 air, lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 15 mm 640 / 660 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Fenix

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Pedals

SHIMANO M520 clipless

Grips

AUTHOR GripLock foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO Deore 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (30)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)

Chain

SHIMANO HG54

Brakes

TEKTRO Orion WH disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

TypeTektro Orion Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Radon Pro 27.5 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo Kevlar 27.5" x 2.10"

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Last updated November 8

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