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Avion

A 700c carbon frame hybrid bike with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

Weight23.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
GroupsetCUES
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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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)

33 mph

Avion

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
16"

4'11" – 5'7"

18"

5'4" – 5'11"

20"

5'8" – 6'3"

22"

6'0" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 monocoque 29"

ColorTitan-Matt

Fork

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700, 1.5" tapered

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR alloy, rise 15 mm, 660/680/700 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Guru CR

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Cues 6000

Crank

SHIMANO Cues 6000-1, 42 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Cues 6000 (11)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-LG400-11, 11-50 teeth (11)

Chain

KMC XGlide

Brakes

TEKTRO HD-M530, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Oxygen TRC, 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton 12, 15 x 100 mm thru front axle, 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton 12, 15 x 100 mm thru front axle, 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

Tires

PANARACER Gravel King SK, foldable, 700 x 45c

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First added December 6

Last updated May 30