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    Master2026 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		27.1 lbs
    5.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Master is a 29″ carbon 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
    Master
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    29 mph

    Master

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Master2026 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T800 monocoque 29"

    Color: - / Black

    Fork

    ROCK SHOX Recon Silver RL Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY MTN Comp 2 x 9, 700/720 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Scratch M5 Space AGX T2.0

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp 2B (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore Di2

    Crank

    SHIMANO Deore, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore Di2 (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M6100-12, 10-51 teeth (12)

    Chain

    SHIMANO M6100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO Alivio, disc hydraulic (7"/6" rotors)

    Type: Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Helium 29 TRC, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

    Tires

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

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