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    Modus 292015 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		27.6 lbs
    4.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RST F1RST
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Modus 29 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with 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)

    31 mph

    Modus 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Modus 292015 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR C carbon monocoque 29"

    Fork

    RST F1RST 29 15 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 700 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 Alivio 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Alivio (27)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG400-9 11-34 (9)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG53

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Radon Pro 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon Disc 15 mm thru front axle 142 x 12 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon Disc 15 mm thru front axle 142 x 12 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Mezcal kevlar 29" x 2.10"

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