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Elite 27.5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight53.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 140mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetDeore
MotorShimano 250W mid-drive
BatteryShimano 630Wh
BrakesTRP Slate T4 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Elite 27.5
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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

Elite 27.5

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

5'6" – 5'11"

19"

5'9" – 6'3"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

alloyl 6061 27.5+" suspension (integrated battery), air shock FOX DPS Perfomance Float 205 / 57.5 mm (rear travel 140 mm)

BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit

Color: Black-Matt / Yellow-Neon

Fork

FOX 34 Rhythm Float air, lock out 15 mm thru axle, 1.5" tapered column (140 mm)

Travel: 140mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

STEPS, press-fit

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

RITCHEY MTN Rizer Trail WCS 15 mm 760 / 780 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR E-Mode

Seatpost

KIND SHOCK RAGEi suspension travel 125 mm / 150 mm (30.9)

Type: Suspension

Pedals

HT platform

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore

Crank

SHIMANO Steps E-M600 38 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (11)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M5100-11 11-51 (11)

Chain

KMC e11T

Brakes

TRP Slate T4 disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

Type: TRP Slate T4 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR E-Krypton 27.5 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.2 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO 15 × 110 mm thru front axle 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 15 × 110 mm thru front axle 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Tires

MAXXIS Recon aramid 27.5" × 2.60"

Electric Components
Motor

SHIMANO Steps E-P800, 250 W

Battery

SHIMANO E-8036 Li-Ion, 36 V, 17,5 Ah, 630 Wh

Display

SHIMANO Steps E-P8000, LCD

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Last updated May 11

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