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    A-Ray 29 Team2018 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.0 lbs
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox
    Wheels
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author A-Ray 29 Team is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    A-Ray 29 Team
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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)

    30 mph

    A-Ray 29 Team

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    A-Ray 29 Team2018 Author
    Frame

    B carbon monocoque 29'

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Carbon / Yellow-Neon

    Fork

    FOX Float SC 29 100 Remote air, lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5' tapered steerer (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Stem

    RITCHEY WCS C220

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY WCS Flat 10° 9° 700 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO X Zero II Tirox

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY WCS Carbon (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT 'clutch'

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT direct mount

    Crank

    SHIMANO XT 38-28 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO XT (22)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO M8000 11-42 (11)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG701

    Brakes

    SHIMANO XT disc hydraulic (7' rotors)

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Spokes

    MAVIC

    Front Hub

    MAVIC Crossmax Pro 29 wheel set 24 holes boost 15 x 110 mm thru front axle boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC Crossmax Pro 29 wheel set 24 holes boost 15 x 110 mm thru front axle boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo TNT kevlar 29' x 2.10' tubeless ready

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