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    A-Ray 1.02026 Author
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Trail
    6.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		TRP Slate EVO Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author A-Ray 1.0 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    A-Ray 1.0
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    Gear Range

    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)

    29 mph

    A-Ray 1.0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    A-Ray 1.02026 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 MTB 29 FSX, air shocker ROCK SHOX SID Luxe Select+B2 190 / 45 mm (rear travel 120 mm)

    Color: - / Black

    Fork

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

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY MTN Trail 2 x 9, 740/780 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator CR

    Seatpost

    KIND SHOCK RAGEi, adjustable, travel 100/ 125/150 mm (31.6)

    Type: Dropper

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Crank

    SHIMANO Deore, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M6100-12, 10-51 teeth (12)

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

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

    Type: TRP Slate EVO Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    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"

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