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	Essence2020 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Hybrid, E-Bike
Weight	43.9 lbs
	5.3
Frame	Aluminum
	RST VIV AIR
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″
	Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
	Bafang 250W hub-drive
	500Wh
	Alivio
Drivetrain	1 × 9
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	80mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Essence is a 29″ aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with mid-range components and tektro gemini hydraulic disc brakes.

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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

Essence

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Essence2020 Author

Frame	double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"C (L) Color: Silver / Red / Black
Fork	RST ViV Air E TnL air lock out (80 mm) Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air
Stem	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR 15 mm 660 / 680 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Area Gel
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (27.2) Type: Rigid
Pedals	AUTHOR Non Slip alloy
Grips	AUTHOR Microtech ErgoGrip

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Alivio
Crank	BAFANG 38 teeth 170 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Alivio (9)
Cassette	SHIMANO HG400-9 11-34 (9)
Chain	KMC e9T
Brakes	TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (7" rotors) Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	AUTHOR Xenon 29 32 holes
Spokes	stainless steel hi-ten 2.2 mm black
Front Hub	AUTHOR Radon 32 holes
Rear Hub	AUTHOR Radon 32 holes
Tires	AUTHOR Speed Master 29" × 1.75"

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