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    Instinct ASL2018 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.2 lbs
    4.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST F1RST
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX, 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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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Instinct ASL
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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)

    30 mph

    Instinct ASL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Instinct ASL2018 Author
    Frame

    double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5' (ASL)

    Color: White / Green

    Fork

    RST F1RST 27.5 air, lock out (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 9° 640 / 660 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Fenix

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR GripLock foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO SLX

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO SLX 40-30-22 teeth 170 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX (30)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)

    Chain

    KMC X10-1

    Brakes

    SHIMANO BR M425 disc hydraulic (6' rotors)

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon Pro 27.5 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 27.5' x 2.25'

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