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    Context 292019 Author
    Recommended
    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    4.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST F1RST
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Context 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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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)

    27 mph

    Context 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Context 292019 Author
    Frame

    triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

    Color: Black / Red

    Fork

    RST F1RST 29 15 TRL air, remote lock out (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR Flatbar 9° 700 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Crank

    SUNTOUR Aion 34 teeth 170 / 175 mm carnks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX (11)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO M7000-11 11-46 (11)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG601

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon Pro 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.25"

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