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A-Ray 29 Team

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Weight23.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Float 32
Wheels29″ Carbon
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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)

29 mph

A-Ray 29 Team

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

5'5" – 5'10"

19"

5'8" – 6'2"

21"

6'0" – 6'6"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

AUTHOR karbon Toray T700 / T800 / M40 monocoque MTB 29 FSX

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Color: Carbon-Matt / Yellow-Neon

Fork

FOX 32 Float SC 29 100 Remote air, lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

RITCHEY WCS C220

Handlebar

RITCHEY MTN WCS 2 × 9, 9°, 700 / 720 mm

Saddle

PROLOGO X Zero II Tirox

Seatpost

RITCHEY WCS Carbon (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT

Crank

SHIMANO XT, 34 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO XT (12)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M7100, 10-51 (12)

Chain

SHIMANO M7100

Brakes

SHIMANO XT, disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 29 TR wheel set, 28 holes

Spokes

SAPIM

Front Hub

AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 29 TR wheel set, 28 holes, 15 × 110 mm thru front axle, 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 29 TR wheel set, 28 holes, 15 × 110 mm thru front axle, 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo TLR aramid 29" × 2.10" tubeless ready

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