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Limit 27.5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame road youth bike with modest components and tektro rim brakes.
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Weight24.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 8
GroupsetAcera
BrakesTektro Rim
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Limit 27.5
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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)

24 mph

Limit 27.5

Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
14"

4'7" – 5'3"

16"

5'1" – 5'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

alloy 27.5"

ColorsBlack / Orange; Grey / Pink

Fork

alloy 27.5"

Stem

alloy

Handlebar

alloy, rise 20 mm, 640 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Cadet

Seatpost

alloy (27.2)

TypeRigid

Pedals

plastic

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Acera

Crank

PROWHEEL, 32 teeth, 165/170 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Acera (8)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-HG400-8, 11-40 teeth (8)

Chain

KMC Z8.3

Brakes

TEKTRO V

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Argon 27.5, 28 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 1.8 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO, 28 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO, 28 holes

Tires

KENDA Small Block Eight, 27.5" x 2.10"

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First added December 6

Last updated May 30