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Orion 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight26.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Orion 29
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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)

27 mph

Orion 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

5'6" – 5'11"

19"

5'9" – 6'3"

21"

6'1" – 6'8"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

ColorSilver-Matt / Black

Fork

RST F1RST 29 15 TRL air, remote lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar 9° 700 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Navigator

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle NX

Crank

SRAM Eagle NX 34 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SRAM Eagle NX (12)

Cassette

SRAM CS-PG-1230-A1; 11-50z. (12)

Chain

SRAM Eagle NX-1

Brakes

SHIMANO BR MT400 disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon Pro 29 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / SUNRACE 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / SUNRACE 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.25"

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Last updated November 8

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