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Solution 29 ASL

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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Weight32.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST BLAZE
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAlivio
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Solution 29 ASL
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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)

31 mph

Solution 29 ASL

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
16"

5'1" – 5'7"

18"

5'5" – 6'0"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

alloy 6061 29" (ASL)

Colors: White / Silver / Red; Silver-Matt / Green

Fork

RST Blaze 29 ML, lock out (100 mm)

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Coil

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 8° 660 / 680 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Fenix

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Alivio

Crank

SHIMANO MT101 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Alivio (27)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG200-9 11-36 (9)

Chain

KMC Z9

Brakes

TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon 29 32 holes

Spokes

black steel

Front Hub

QUANDO Disc 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO Disc 32 holes

Tires

AUTHOR Speed Master 29" × 2.00"

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Last updated November 8

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