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    Master 292019 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.3 lbs
    5.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Recon Gold RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		NX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Master 29 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 29
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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)

    29 mph

    Master 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Master 292019 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR C karbon monocoque 29"

    Color: Carbon / Silver

    Fork

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

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY Comp Flat 10° 660 / 700 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Nago Evo X10

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Eagle NX

    Crank

    SRAM Eagle NX (Boost) 34 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SRAM Eagle NX (12)

    Cassette

    SRAM GX1275 10-50 (12)

    Chain

    SRAM Eagle NX-1

    Brakes

    SHIMANO Deore disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Krypton 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle Boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle Boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.25"

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