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    Grand2026 Author
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    Category
    		Hybrid
    Weight
    		32.4 lbs
    6.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST VITA
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Grand is a 29″ aluminum frame hybrid bike with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

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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)

    31 mph

    Grand

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Grand2026 Author
    Frame

    alloy 29"

    Colors: Grey / Black / Red; Blue-Matt / Black

    Fork

    RST Vita TnL, lock out (80 mm)

    Travel: 80mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Stem

    UNO adjustable

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR alloy, rise 25 mm, 660/680/700 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Sphere Gel

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR alloy

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Cues 3020

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Cues 4000 (31.8)

    Crank

    SHIMANO Cues 4000-2, 40-26 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Cues 4000 (18)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-LG300-9, 11-36 teeth (9)

    Chain

    KMC XGlide

    Brakes

    TEKTRO HD-M280, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Oxygen TRC, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

    Tires

    AUTHOR Speed Master, 29" x 1.75"

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