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	Instinct ASL2016 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	27.6 lbs
	4.0
Frame	Aluminum
	RST F1RST
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″
	Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc


	XT, Deore
Drivetrain	3 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Instinct ASL is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

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30 mph

Instinct ASL

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Instinct ASL2016 Author

Frame	double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) Color: Silver-Matt / Blue
Fork	RST F1RST 27.5 air, lock out (100 mm) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Stem	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR 15 mm 640 / 660 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Fenix
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Type: Rigid
Pedals	SHIMANO M520 clipless
Grips	AUTHOR GripLock foam

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO XT
Front Derailleur	SHIMANO Deore (34.9)
Crank	SHIMANO Deore 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Deore (30)
Cassette	SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)
Chain	SHIMANO HG54
Brakes	SHIMANO Alivio disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

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