Compare: 2026 Author Codex ASL vs Codex

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	Codex ASL2026 Author	Codex2026 Author

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Hybrid	Hybrid
Weight	28.4 lbs	29.3 lbs
	6.2	6.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
	RST VOGUE	RST VOGUE
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc	Tektro Hydraulic Disc
	CUES	CUES
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	80mm	80mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Codex ASL and Author Codex are both 29″ aluminum frame hybrid bikes with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc 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)

31 mph

Codex ASL

36 mph

Codex

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Codex ASL2026 Author	Codex2026 Author

Frame	triple butted alloy 29" (ASL) Color: Titan-Matt / Black	triple butted alloy 29" Color: Silver-Matt / Lime
Fork	RST Vogue Air TRL, air, remote lock out (80 mm) Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air	RST Vogue Air TRL, air, remote lock out (80 mm) Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air
Stem	AUTHOR alloy	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR alloy, rise 15 mm, 660/680 mm	AUTHOR alloy, rise 15 mm, 660/680/700 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Fenix	AUTHOR Sphere Gel
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (27.2) Type: Rigid	AUTHOR alloy (27.2) Type: Rigid
Pedals	AUTHOR Non Slip alloy	AUTHOR alloy

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Cues 6000	SHIMANO Cues 6020
Front Derailleur		SHIMANO Cues 6010 (31.8)
Crank	SHIMANO Cues 6000-1, 40 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks	SHIMANO Cues 6010-2, 46-32 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Cues 6000 (11)	SHIMANO Cues 6000 (22)
Cassette	SHIMANO CS-LG400-11, 11-50 teeth (11)	SHIMANO CS-LG400-11, 11-45 teeth (11)
Chain	KMC XGlide	KMC XGlide
Brakes	TEKTRO HD-M530, disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc	TEKTRO HD-M530, disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	AUTHOR Oxygen TRC, 32 holes	AUTHOR Oxygen TRC, 32 holes
Spokes	black stainless steel 2.0 mm	black stainless steel 2.0 mm
Front Hub	QUANDO Disc, 32 holes	QUANDO Disc, 32 holes
Rear Hub	QUANDO Disc, 32 holes	QUANDO Disc, 32 holes
Tires	AUTHOR Speed Master, foldable, 29" x 1.75"	AUTHOR Speed Master foldable 29" x 1.75"

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