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    Charisma 552025 Author
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    $1

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    Category
    		Race
    Weight
    		19.6 lbs
    5.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
    		105
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 12
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Charisma 55 is a carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Charisma 55
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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)

    39 mph

    Charisma 55

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Charisma 552025 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 monocoque, max tyre size 700 × 35c

    Color: Black-Matt / Silver

    Fork

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 monocoque, 1.5" tapered

    Stem

    FSA NS SMR-II

    Handlebar

    FSA A-Wing, 420 / 440 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Dimension SPACE T4.0

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp Carbon Zero (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO 105

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO 105

    Crank

    SHIMANO 105, 50-34 teeth, 170 / 172,5 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO 105 (24)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-HG710-12, 11-36 (12)

    Chain

    SHIMANO CN-H7100-12

    Brakes

    SHIMANO R7170, disc hydraulic (160/140 mm rotors)

    Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MAVIC Ksyrium 30 CL 700 UST, wheel set, 24 holes

    Spokes

    MAVIC

    Front Hub

    MAVIC Ksyrium 30 CL 700 UST, wheel set, 24 holes, 12 × 100 mm thru front axle, 12 × 142 mm rear axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC Ksyrium 30 CL 700 UST, wheel set, 24 holes, 12 × 100 mm thru front axle, 12 × 142 mm rear axle

    Tires

    VITTORIA Zaffiro Pro V, folding, 700 × 30c

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