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A-Ray 29 Team

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

Weight24.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox
Wheels29″
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
A-Ray 29 Team
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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

A-Ray 29 Team

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

5'7" – 6'0"

19"

5'10" – 6'3"

21"

6'1" – 6'8"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

B carbon monocoque 29'

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Color: Carbon / Yellow-Neon

Fork

FOX Float SC 29 100 Remote air, lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5' tapered steerer (100 mm)

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

RITCHEY WCS C220

Handlebar

RITCHEY WCS Flat 10° 9° 700 mm

Saddle

PROLOGO X Zero II Tirox

Seatpost

RITCHEY WCS Carbon (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT 'clutch'

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO XT direct mount

Crank

SHIMANO XT 38-28 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO XT (22)

Cassette

SHIMANO M8000 11-42 (11)

Chain

SHIMANO HG701

Brakes

SHIMANO XT disc hydraulic (7' rotors)

Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Spokes

MAVIC

Front Hub

MAVIC Crossmax Pro 29 wheel set 24 holes boost 15 x 110 mm thru front axle boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

Rear Hub

MAVIC Crossmax Pro 29 wheel set 24 holes boost 15 x 110 mm thru front axle boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo TNT kevlar 29' x 2.10' tubeless ready

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Last updated November 8

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