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    A-Ray Team2026 Author
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Trail
    8.9
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT Di2
    Drivetrain
    		Electronic
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author A-Ray Team is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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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 Team

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    A-Ray Team2026 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 MTB 29 FSX, air shocker ROCK SHOX SID Luxe Select+B3 190 / 45 mm (rear travel 120 mm)

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Black-Matt / Gold

    Fork

    ROCK SHOX SID SEL+ Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (120 mm)

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Stem

    combo carbon

    Handlebar

    combo carbon, 740/760/780 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Scratch M5 Space AGX Tirox

    Seatpost

    ROCK SHOX Reverb AXS, wireless remote adjustable, travel 100/125/150 mm (31.6)

    Type: Dropper

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT Di2

    Crank

    SHIMANO XT, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO XT Di2 (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M7100, 10-51 teeth (12)

    Chain

    SHIMANO M7100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO XT, disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30 wheel set, 28 holes

    Spokes

    SAPIM

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30, wheel set, 28 holes, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30, wheel set, 28 holes, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo, foldable, tubeless 29" x 2.40"

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