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Versus 29 2.0

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with mid-range components.
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Weight32.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRST AERIAL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAlivio
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Versus 29 2.0
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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)

28 mph

Versus 29 2.0

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

hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

Color: Grey-Matt

Fork

RST Aerial 29 TnL air, remote lock out (120 mm)

Travel: 120mm

Spring Type: Air

Stem

alloy

Handlebar

rise 15 mm, 9°, 740 / 760 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Patriot

Seatpost

alloy (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

HT platform

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Alivio

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Alivio (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO MT210-2, 36-22 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Alivio (18)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-HG400-9, 11-36 (9)

Chain

KMC Z9

Brakes

TEKTRO HD-M280, disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon TRC 29, 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

Tires

MAXXIS Rekon 29" × 2.40"

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First added January 13

Last updated May 30