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    Context 292020 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.5 lbs
    4.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST F1RST
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    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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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Context 29
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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)

    29 mph

    Context 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Context 292020 Author
    Frame

    triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

    Color: Silver-Matt / Red / Black

    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 / 720 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO SLX

    Crank

    SHIMANO 34 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO M7100 10-51 (12)

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    SHIMANO BT M400 disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon Pro 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    stainless steel hi-ten 2.0 mm black

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / SHIMANO 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / SHIMANO 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.25"

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