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	Electra2018 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Commuter, E-Bike
Weight	52.0 lbs
	5.2
Frame	Aluminum
	Suntour NEX
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc
	250W hub-drive
	418Wh
	Alivio
Drivetrain	1 × 9
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	63mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Electra is a 700c aluminum frame commuter e-bike with 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)

33 mph

Electra

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Electra2018 Author

Frame	alloy 6061 700c (L) Color: Silver-Matt / Red
Fork	SUNTOUR NEX-E25 (63 mm) Travel: 63mm Spring Type: Coil
Stem	UNO adjustable
Handlebar	AUTHOR 25mm/ 640 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Queen Sofa
Seatpost	UNO suspension (27.2) Type: Suspension
Pedals	AUTHOR Non Slip alloy
Grips	AUTHOR ErgoGrip

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Alivio
Crank	SUNTOUR EBCW, 42 teeth, 170mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Alivio (9)
Cassette	SHIMANO HG-300-9, 11-34 teeth, 9 speed
Chain	KMC X9e
Brakes	TEKTRO Vela disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	AUTHOR Radon Cross 36 holes
Spokes	black stainless steel 2.0mm
Front Hub	AUTHOR Radon 36 holes, SUNTOUR 36 holes
Rear Hub	AUTHOR Radon 36 holes, SUNTOUR 36 holes
Tires	CST reflexive stripes 700 x 40c

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