- / Black

TRP Slate EVO, disc hydraulic 4-piston (7" rotors)

SHIMANO Deore, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

ROCK SHOX Reba Gold RL Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (120 mm)

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 MTB 29 FSX, air shocker ROCK SHOX SID Luxe Select+B3 190 / 45 mm (rear travel 120 mm)

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

KIND SHOCK RAGE Circuit, wireless remote adjustable, travel 120/150 mm (31.6)

VITTORIA Barzo, foldable, tubeless 29" x 2.40"

Full suspension performance without compromise.
For riders who demand maximum speed and control in every terrain.
The Author A-Ray 2.0 is a carbon full-suspension XC machine designed for maximum efficiency, speed and control in modern terrain.
A lightweight AUTHOR Toray T700 carbon frame combined with precisely tuned suspension delivers the perfect balance between pedaling stiffness and sensitivity in technical sections.
The rear suspension, powered by the Rock Shox SID Luxe Select+ B3 shock, effectively absorbs bumps while maintaining excellent energy transfer.
Up front, the Rock Shox SID SEL+ Remote 29 AIR air fork with handlebar lockout allows instant adjustment of the bike’s character – open for maximum traction in rough terrain, locked for efficient climbing and sprinting.
Maximum precision and shifting speed are ensured by the SHIMANO Deore XT Di2 electronic drivetrain (12-speed), delivering fast, accurate and reliable performance even under heavy load.
The build is completed with lightweight AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30 wheels and an integrated AUTHOR carbon handlebar and stem combo, reducing weight and elevating handling to a true race level.
Technical specifications for XC racing and marathon performance
AUTHOR Toray T700 carbon frame – low weight and high stiffness
Rock Shox SID Luxe Select+ B3 shock – efficient rear suspension with maximum traction
Rock Shox SID SEL+ Remote 29 AIR air fork – remote lockout for maximum efficiency
AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30 carbon wheels – fast acceleration and low rotational weight
SHIMANO Deore XT Di2, 12-speed – precise and instant electronic shifting
AUTHOR carbon integrated cockpit – lightweight and clean race setup
SHIMANO Deore XT hydraulic disc brakes – powerful and consistent braking performance
The Author A-Ray 2.0 is a full-suspension mountain bike that pushes modern XC and marathon riding to the next level. It combines carbon construction, top-tier suspension and race-ready components into an exceptionally fast and precise machine built for the most demanding trails.

Author A-Ray 2.0

29"/175.$2"

29"/19"

29"/205.$2"

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Frame	Carbon
Suspension	Full, 120 / 120mm
Fork	RockShox Reba
Wheels	29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain	1 × 12
Groupset	Deore
Brakes	TRP Slate EVO Hydraulic Disc
Seatpost	Dropper

Frame	AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 MTB 29 FSX, air shocker ROCK SHOX SID Luxe Select+B3 190 / 45 mm (rear travel 120 mm) Color: - / Black
Fork	ROCK SHOX Reba Gold RL Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (120 mm) Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Stem	combo carbon
Handlebar	combo carbon, 740/760/780 mm
Saddle	PROLOGO Scratch M5 Space AGX Tirox
Seatpost	KIND SHOCK RAGE Circuit, wireless remote adjustable, travel 120/150 mm (31.6) Type: Dropper

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Deore Di2
Crank	SHIMANO Deore, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Deore Di2 (12)
Cassette	SHIMANO CS-M6100-12, 10-51 teeth (12)
Chain	SHIMANO M6100
Brakes	TRP Slate EVO, disc hydraulic 4-piston (7" rotors) Type: TRP Slate EVO Hydraulic Disc

Rims	AUTHOR Helium 29 TRC, 32 holes
Spokes	black stainless steel 2.0 mm
Front Hub	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes
Rear Hub	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes
Tires	VITTORIA Barzo, foldable, tubeless 29" x 2.40"

2026 AuthorA-Ray 2.0

2026 Author
A-Ray 2.0