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    Espirit2026 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry, E-Bike
    Weight
    		57.5 lbs
    4.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST VITA
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc
    		Shimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive
    		Shimano 630Wh
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		60mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Espirit is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry e-bike with mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Espirit
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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

    Espirit

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Espirit2026 Author
    Frame

    alloy (LST) low step thru (integrated battery)

    BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit

    Colors: Titan-Matt / Black / Red; White / Black / Gold; Grey / Black / Gold; - / Black / Lime

    Fork

    RST Vita TnL, lock out (60 mm)

    Travel: 60mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    STEPS, press-fit

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR alloy, rise 10 mm, 640 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR E-Class

    Seatpost

    UNO suspension (27.2)

    Type: Suspension

    Pedals

    AUTHOR Non Slip plastic

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Cues 4000

    Crank

    SHIMANO Steps E8000, 38 teeth, 170 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Cues 4010 (9)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-LG300-9, 11-41 teeth (9)

    Chain

    KMC eGlide

    Brakes

    SHIMANO MT-200, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR E-Krypton 27.5, 36 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Radon, 36 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Radon, 36 holes

    Tires

    KENDA Kwick Seven, 27.5" x 2.00", reflective stripes

    Electric Components
    Motor

    SHIMANO Steps E8000, 250 W

    Battery

    SHIMANO E8036 Li-Ion, 36 V, 17,5 Ah, 630 Wh

    Display

    SHIMANO Steps E6100, LCD

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