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Outset 26

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Weight30.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRST CAPA
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetTourney
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Outset 26
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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)

23 mph

Outset 26

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15"

4'9" – 5'5"

17"

5'1" – 5'8"

19"

5'6" – 6'1"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

alloy 6061 26"

Colors: Silver-Matt / Black / Red; Grey-Matt / Lime; Blue / Lime

Fork

RST Capa 26 T (80 mm)

Travel: 80mm

Spring Type: Coil

Stem

ZOOM alloy

Handlebar

steel, 20 mm, 640 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR

Seatpost

alloy (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO TY500

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO TY500 (34.9)

Crank

PROWHEEL, 42-34-24 teeth, 170 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO (21)

Cassette

SHIMANO MF-TZ510, 14-34 (7)

Chain

KMC Z7

Brakes

TEKTRO V

Type: Tektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

alloy, 36 holes

Spokes

steel

Front Hub

QUANDO, 36 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO, 36 holes

Tires

AUTHOR Rocket 26" × 2.10"

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Last updated January 6

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