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Traction ASL

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight29.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST AERIAL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Traction 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

Traction ASL

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
14"

4'7" – 5'3"

29"/16"

5'1" – 5'7"

29"/18"

5'5" – 6'0"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" / 29" (ASL)

ColorsSilver / Green; White / Silver / Red

Fork

RST Aerial 27.5 / 29 TRL, air, remote lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar, 9°, 660 / 680 / 700 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Fenix

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

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

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

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon TRC 27.5/29, 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO Disc / SHIMANO, 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO Disc / SHIMANO, 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo, aramid, 27.5"/29" × 2.25"

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First added October 26

Last updated May 30