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    Elevation 292018 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry, E-Bike
    Weight
    		45.6 lbs
    4.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST F1RST
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		TRP Hydraulic Disc
    		Shimano 250W 50Nm mid-drive
    		Shimano 500Wh
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

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

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Elevation 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)

    30 mph

    Elevation 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Elevation 292018 Author
    Frame

    double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29'

    BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit

    Color: Grey-Matt / Blue

    Fork

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

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    STEPS, press-fit

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 15 mm 700 / 720 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (30.9)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    HT platmorm

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Crank

    SHIMANO Steps E6000 38 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore (10)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)

    Chain

    KMC X10e

    Brakes

    TRP Slate 4 disc hydraulic (7' rotors)

    Type: TRP Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Krypton 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA e-Barzo kevlar 29' x 2.25'

    Electric Components
    Motor

    SHIMANO Steps DU-E6001, 250W

    Battery

    SHIMANO BT-E8010 Li-lon, 36V, 14 Ah, 500 Wh

    Display

    LCD SC-E6010

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