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    Pegas2016 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		30.6 lbs
    3.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST GILA
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Acera
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Pegas is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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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)

    30 mph

    Pegas

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Pegas2016 Author
    Frame

    hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5"

    Colors: Blue / Yellow / Black; Red / Black

    Fork

    RST Gila 27.5 ML lock out (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 25 mm 660 / 680 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR alloy

    Grips

    AUTHOR high density foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Acera

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Acera (34.9)

    Crank

    SUNTOUR XCM 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Acera (27)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG20-9 11-34 (9)

    Chain

    KMC Z99

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Radon 27.5 32 holes

    Spokes

    black steel

    Front Hub

    QUANDO Disc 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO Disc 32 holes

    Tires

    AUTHOR Rocket 27.5" x 2.10"

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