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Spirit ASL

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight32.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST BLAZE
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Spirit ASL
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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

Spirit ASL

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
29"/16"

5'1" – 5'7"

29"/18"

5'5" – 6'0"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

hydroformed alloy 6061 29" (ASL)

Color: Black / Gold

Fork

RST Blaze 29 TnL, lock out (100 mm)

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Coil

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar, 9°, 680 / 700 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Fenix

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

plastic

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore

Crank

SHIMANO M510-1, 32 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (12)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M6100-12, 10-51 (12)

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

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

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon TRC 29, 32 holes

Spokes

black steel

Front Hub

QUANDO Disc / SHIMANO, 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO Disc / SHIMANO, 32 holes

Tires

AUTHOR Speed Master, 29" × 2.00"

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First added October 26

Last updated June 7