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Instinct 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight27.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Instinct 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)

28 mph

Instinct 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

5'6" – 5'11"

19"

5'9" – 6'3"

21"

6'1" – 6'8"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

ColorSilver-Matt / Yellow-Neon

Fork

RST F1RST 29 15 TRL air, remote lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar, 9°, 700 / 720 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Navigator

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO M5100-2, 36-26 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (22)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M5100-11, 11-42 (11)

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

SHIMANO BR-MT410, disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon TRC 29, 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon, 15 × 100mm thru axle, 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon, 15 × 100mm thru axle, 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo aramid 29" × 2.25"

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Last updated January 6

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