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    Category
    Trail, E-Bike
    Weight
    53.6 lbs
    5.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Fox Rhythm Float 34
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    TRP Slate T4 Hydraulic Disc
    Shimano 250W mid-drive
    Shimano 630Wh
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    The Author Elite 27.5 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Elite 27.5
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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)

    28 mph

    Elite 27.5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    alloyl 6061 27.5+" suspension (integrated battery), air shock FOX DPS Perfomance Float 205 / 57.5 mm (rear travel 140 mm)

    BB StandardSTEPS, Press Fit

    ColorBlack-Matt / Yellow-Neon

    Fork

    FOX 34 Rhythm Float air, lock out 15 mm thru axle, 1.5" tapered column (140 mm)

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    STEPS, press-fit

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY MTN Rizer Trail WCS 15 mm 760 / 780 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR E-Mode

    Seatpost

    KIND SHOCK RAGEi suspension travel 125 mm / 150 mm (30.9)

    TypeSuspension

    Pedals

    HT platform

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Crank

    SHIMANO Steps E-M600 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 27.5 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

    MAXXIS Recon aramid 27.5" × 2.60"

    Electric Components
    Motor

    SHIMANO Steps E-P800, 250 W

    Battery

    SHIMANO E-8036 Li-Ion, 36 V, 17,5 Ah, 630 Wh

    Display

    SHIMANO Steps E-P8000, LCD

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