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Sonic 26

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Weight27.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, Acera
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Sonic 26
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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)

28 mph

Sonic 26

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
13"

4'3" – 5'2"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 26"

Color: Blue / Lime / Black

Fork

RST F1RST 26 air, lock out (80 mm)

Travel: 80mm

Spring Type: Air

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 25 mm 620 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Champion

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Alivio

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Acera (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO Acera 40-30-22 teeth 170 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Acera (27)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG300-9 11-34 (8)

Chain

KMC Z99

Brakes

TEKTRO V

Type: Tektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Argon 26 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 26" x 2.10"

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Last updated November 8

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