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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 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"

ColorCarbon / 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 HD-T530, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

TypeTektro 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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Last updated January 6

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