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    Master 292020 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
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    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 292020 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR C carbon monocoque 29"

    Color: Carbon / Silver / Black

    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 MTN Comp 2x9 9° 700 / 720 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Nago Evo X10

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Crank

    SHIMANO SLX 34 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO M7100 10-51 (12)

    Chain

    SHIMANO M7100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO Deore disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Krypton 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    stainless steel hi-ten 2.0 mm black

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / SHIMANO SLX 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Helium 15 / SHIMANO SLX 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.25"

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