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    Category
    Crosscountry, E-Bike
    Weight
    48.5 lbs
    4.4
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RST F1RST
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    TRP Slate T4 Hydraulic Disc
    Shimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive
    Shimano 504Wh
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    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
    Frame

    double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29" (integrated battery)

    BB StandardSTEPS, Press Fit

    ColorsBlack / Yellow-Neon; Blue-Matt / Lime

    Fork

    RST F1RST 110-15 Air TnL air, lock out 15 mm thru axle boost, 1.5" tapered column (100 mm)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    STEPS, press-fit

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 15 mm 740 / 760 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR E-Mode

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (30.9)

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    HT platform

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Crank

    SHIMANO Steps E-8000 38 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore (11)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M5100-11 11-51 (11)

    Chain

    KMC e11T

    Brakes

    TRP Slate T4 disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    TypeTRP Slate T4 Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR E-Krypton 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.2 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 15 × 110 mm thru front axle 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 15 × 110 mm thru front axle 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo G2.0 aramid 27.5" × 2.25"

    Electric Components
    Motor

    SHIMANO Steps E-7000, 250 W

    Battery

    SHIMANO E-8035 Li-Ion, 36 V, 14 Ah, 504 Wh

    Display

    SHIMANO Steps E-7000, LCD

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