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    Modus 292014 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		27.6 lbs
    4.9
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RST F1RST
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Modus 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
    Modus 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)

    35 mph

    Modus 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Modus 292014 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR C-carbon monocoque 29"

    Fork

    RST F1RST 29 15 Air TRL air, remote lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR Flatbar 0 mm 660 / 680 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Summit

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    SHIMANO M520 clipless

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Alivio (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO M590 44-32-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Alivio (27)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG-50-9 11-34 (9)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG-53

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Draco WH disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Neon Pro 29 black 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Helium / Xenon Disc 15 mm thru axle white 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Helium / Xenon Disc 15 mm thru axle white 32 holes

    Tires

    GEAX Mezcal Kevlar 29" x 2.10"

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