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    Compact2015 Author
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Hybrid
    Weight
    		28.4 lbs
    3.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Steel
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Rim
    		Tourney
    Drivetrain
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Compact is a 700c aluminum frame hybrid bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Insights
    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

    Compact

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Compact2015 Author
    Frame

    alloy 6061 700c

    Fork

    hi-ten

    Stem

    ZOOM alloy

    Handlebar

    steel 20 mm 620 / 640 / 660 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Courier

    Seatpost

    ZOOM alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    resin

    Grips

    AUTHOR high density foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO TX55

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO TX51 (34.9)

    Crank

    PROWHEEL 48-38-28 teeth 170 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Revoshift (21)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO MF-TZ21 14-28 (7)

    Chain

    KMC Z51

    Brakes

    TEKTRO 855

    Type: Tektro Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    alloy 36 holes

    Spokes

    steel

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 36 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 36 holes

    Tires

    AUTHOR Speed Master 700 x 42c

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