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    Rapid2015 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		34.0 lbs
    2.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST CAPA
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Tektro Mechanical Disc
    		Acera, Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Rapid is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rapid
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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

    Rapid

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rapid2015 Author
    Frame

    alloy 6061 26"

    Color: Black

    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 Acera

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO M190 (31.8)

    Crank

    SUNTOUR NEX-T102 42-34-24 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Altus (24)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8)

    Chain

    KMC Z72

    Brakes

    TEKTRO 855

    Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Argon 32 holes

    Spokes

    steel

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Tires

    CST Classic Venice 26" x 2.00"

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