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	Elite 292026 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Enduro, E-Bike
Weight	58.2 lbs
	5.1
Frame	Aluminum
	Fox Rhythm Float 34

Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″
	TRP Slate EVO Hydraulic Disc
	Shimano 250W mid-drive
	Shimano 630Wh
	CUES
Drivetrain
Suspension	Full
Front Travel	150mm
Rear Travel	150mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Elite 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.

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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

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30 mph

Elite 29

Highest gear

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Geometry

Specs

	Elite 292026 Author

Frame	alloyl 6061 29" suspension (integrated battery), air shock FOX DPS Perfomance Float 205 / 57.5 mm (rear travel 150 mm) BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Color: Black / Lime
Fork	FOX 34 Rhythm Float, air, lock out, 15 mm thru axle, 1.5" tapered steerer (150 mm) Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	STEPS, press-fit
Stem	RITCHEY MTN Trail
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) Type: Suspension
Pedals	HT platform
Grips	AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Cues 6000
Crank	SHIMANO Steps E-M600, 38 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Cues 6000 (11)
Cassette	SHIMANO CS-LG400-11, 11-50 (11)
Chain	KMC eGlide
Brakes	TRP Slate EVO, 4-piston disc hydraulic (7" rotors) Type: TRP Slate EVO 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	MAXXIS Dissector aramid 29" × 2.60"

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