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Synergy

A 700c carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight25.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRST VOGUE
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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)

38 mph

Synergy

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
16"

4'11" – 5'6"

18"

5'4" – 5'10"

20"

5'8" – 6'2"

22"

6'0" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700/800 monocoque 29"

ColorBlack / Lime / Green

Fork

RST Vogue Air TRL air, remote lock out, 1.5" tapered (80 mm)

Travel80mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 15 mm 660 / 680 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Navigator CR

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

TypeRigid

Grips

AUTHOR Microtech ErgoGrip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO Deore 48-36-26 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (30)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)

Chain

SHIMANO HG54

Brakes

TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

TypeTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon 29 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Xenon 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Xenon 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Tires

PANARACER Gravel King SK aramid 700 × 43c

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First added November 5

Last updated November 8

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