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    Opus2015 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		33.1 lbs
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST CAPA
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Tektro Mechanical Disc
    		Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Opus is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Opus
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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)

    23 mph

    Opus

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Opus2015 Author
    Frame

    alloy 6061 26"

    Color: Silver

    Fork

    RST Capa T (80 mm)

    Travel: 80mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Stem

    ZOOM adjustable

    Handlebar

    steel 42 mm 620 / 640 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Courier

    Seatpost

    ZOOM suspension (27.2)

    Type: Suspension

    Pedals

    resin

    Grips

    AUTHOR high density foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO TX55

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO TX50 (31.8)

    Crank

    PROWHEEL 42-34-24 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Altus (21)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO MF-TZ21 14-28 (7)

    Chain

    KMC Z51

    Brakes

    TEKTRO 855

    Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    alloy 36 holes

    Spokes

    steel

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 36 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 36 holes

    Tires

    CST Classic Venice 26" x 2.00"

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