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Master 29

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

Weight24.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Master 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)

29 mph

Master 29

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

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700/800 monocoque 29"

ColorCarbon-Matt / Lime / Green

Fork

ROCK SHOX Recon Gold RL Remote 29 15 Solo Air air, remote lock out 15 × 110 mm thru axle, 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

Handlebar

RITCHEY MTN Comp 2×9 9° 700 / 720 mm

Saddle

PROLOGO Nago Evo X10

Seatpost

RITCHEY Comp (31.6)

TypeRigid

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT

Crank

SHIMANO SLX 34 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO SLX (12)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M7100 10-51 (12)

Chain

SHIMANO M7100

Brakes

SHIMANO Deore disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Krypton TRC 29 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR / SHIMANO SLX 15 × 110 mm thru front axle 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR / SHIMANO SLX 15 × 110 mm thru front axle 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo foldable 29" × 2.25"

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First added November 2

Last updated November 8

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