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Versus 29 3.0

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight31.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Versus 29 3.0
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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)

25 mph

Versus 29 3.0

26 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 dural 6061 29"

Color: Grey-Matt

Fork

RST F1RST 110-15 Air TRL air, remote lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5" tapered steerer (120 mm)

Travel: 120mm

Spring Type: Air

Stem

alloy

Handlebar

rise 15 mm, 9°, 740 / 760 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Patriot

Seatpost

KIND SHOCK Ragei adjustable (125 / 150 mm) (31.6)

Type: Dropper

Pedals

HT platform

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore

Crank

SHIMANO M5100-1, 32 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (11)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-LG400-11, 11-51 (11)

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

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

Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon TRC 29, 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO 15 / AUTHOR Krypton Boost 12, 15 × 100 mm thru front axle, 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 15 / AUTHOR Krypton Boost 12, 15 × 100 mm thru front axle, 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

Tires

MAXXIS Rekon aramid 29" × 2.40"

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Last updated January 6

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