Compare: 2020 Author Elevation 29 vs Elevation ASL 27.5

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	Elevation 292020 Author	Elevation ASL 27.52020 Author

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry, E-Bike	Trail, E-Bike
Weight	48.5 lbs	22.0 lbs
	4.4	4.4
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
	RST F1RST	RST F1RST
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	27.5″
	TRP Hydraulic Disc	TRP Hydraulic Disc
	Shimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive	Shimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive
	Shimano 500Wh	Shimano 500Wh
	Deore	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	120mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Elevation 29 and Author Elevation ASL 27.5 are both aluminum frame hardtail mountain e-bikes with upper mid-range components. The Elevation 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing, while the Elevation ASL 27.5 has 27.5″ aluminum wheels and a bigger fork.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

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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

28 mph

Elevation ASL 27.5

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Elevation 292020 Author	Elevation ASL 27.52020 Author

Frame	double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29" BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Color: Black-Matt / White	double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Color: White / Silver / Red
Fork	RST F1RST 29 15 TRL air 15 mm thru axle remote lock out (100 mm) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RST F1RST 27.5 15 TRL air 15 mm thru axle remote lock out (120 mm) Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	STEPS, press-fit	STEPS, press-fit
Stem	AUTHOR alloy	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR 15 mm 700 / 720 mm	AUTHOR 15 mm 680 / 700 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR E-Mode	AUTHOR Fenix
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (30.9) Type: Rigid	AUTHOR alloy (30.9) Type: Rigid
Pedals	HT platform	HT platform
Grips	AUTHOR Pro Lock	AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Deore	SHIMANO Deore
Crank	SHIMANO Steps E8000 38 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks	SHIMANO Steps E8000 38 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Deore (10)	SHIMANO Deore (10)
Cassette	SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)	SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)
Chain	KMC e10T	KMC e10T
Brakes	TRP Slate 4 disc hydraulic (7" rotors) Type: TRP Hydraulic Disc	TRP Slate 4 disc hydraulic (7" rotors) Type: TRP Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	AUTHOR E-Krypton 29 32 holes	AUTHOR E-Krypton 27.5 32 holes
Spokes	stainless steel hi-ten 2.2 mm black	stainless steel hi-ten 2.2 mm black
Front Hub	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 × 100 mm thru front axle 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 × 100 mm thru front axle 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes
Rear Hub	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 × 100 mm thru front axle 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 × 100 mm thru front axle 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes
Tires	VITTORIA Barzo G2.0 kevlar 29" × 2.25"	VITTORIA Barzo G2.0 kevlar 27.5" × 2.25"

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