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Sector 29

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

Weight22.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Float 32
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Sector 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)

29 mph

Sector 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

5'7" – 6'0"

19"

5'10" – 6'3"

21"

6'1" – 6'8"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700/800 monocoque 29"

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorCarbon-Matt / Red / Orange

Fork

FOX 32 Float 29 SC 100 Remote air, remote lock out, Boost 15 × 110 mm thru axle, 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

RITCHEY WCS C220

Handlebar

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

Saddle

PROLOGO Nago Evo X10

Seatpost

RITCHEY Comp Carbon (31.6)

TypeRigid

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 SLX, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC Crossmax 29 CL wheel set, 24 holes

Spokes

MAVIC

Front Hub

MAVIC Crossmax 29 CL wheel set, 24 holes, 15 × 110 mm thru front axle, 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle

Rear Hub

MAVIC Crossmax 29 CL wheel set, 24 holes, 15 × 110 mm thru front axle, 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo aramid 29" × 2.25"

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Last updated January 6

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