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Spirit ASL

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight30.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST AERIAL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetCUES
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)

25 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 29" (ASL)

Colors: - / Black / Pink; Silver / Green

Fork

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

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar alloy, rise 0 mm, 660/680/700 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Fenix

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

plastic

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Cues 6000

Crank

SHIMANO Cues 6000-1, 32 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-M280, disc hydraulic (7"/6" rotors)

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon 29 TRC, 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo, foldable, 29" x 2.25"

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Last updated June 7