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    Classic2016 Author
    Recommended
    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Commuter
    Weight
    		29.8 lbs
    3.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST NEON
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Rim
    		Tourney, Acera
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		60mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Classic is a 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with modest components and tektro rim brakes.

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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)

    38 mph

    Classic

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Classic2016 Author
    Frame

    alloy 6061 700c

    Colors: Black / Green; Grey-Matt / Orange

    Fork

    RST Neon ML lock out (60 mm)

    Travel: 60mm

    Stem

    ZOOM adjustable

    Handlebar

    steel 20 mm 660mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Courier

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR Non Slip resin

    Grips

    AUTHOR high density foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Acera

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO TX51 (31.8)

    Crank

    SUNTOUR XCE 48-38-28 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Acera (24)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8)

    Chain

    KMC Z72

    Brakes

    TEKTRO 855

    Type: Tektro Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Argon Cross 32 holes

    Spokes

    black steel

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Tires

    AUTHOR Speed Master 700 x 42c

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