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    Magnum2026 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		21.8 lbs
    8.4
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT Di2
    Drivetrain
    		Electronic
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Magnum is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Magnum
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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

    Magnum

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Magnum2026 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T800 monocoque 29"

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Titan-Matt / Black

    Fork

    ROCK SHOX SID SEL+ Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Stem

    combo carbon 720/740/760 mm

    Handlebar

    combo carbon, 720/740/760 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Scratch M5 Space AGX Tirox

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY WCS Carbon 1B (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT Di2

    Crank

    SHIMANO XT, 36 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO XT Di2 (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M7100, 10-51 teeth (12)

    Chain

    SHIMANO M7100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO XT, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30, wheel set, 28 holes

    Spokes

    SAPIM

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30, wheel set, 28 holes, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Flyer Carbon 30, wheel set, 28 holes, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Tires

    VITTORIA Mezcal XC Race, foldable, tubeless, 29" x 2.25"

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