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    Rival2015 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		32.8 lbs
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST GILA
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Mechanical Disc
    		Altus
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Rival is a 27.5″ 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
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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)

    25 mph

    Rival

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rival2015 Author
    Frame

    alloy 6061 27.5"

    Fork

    RST Gila 27.5 T (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Stem

    ZOOM alloy

    Handlebar

    steel 20 mm 640 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Courier

    Seatpost

    ZOOM alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    resin

    Grips

    AUTHOR high density foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Altus

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO M190 (34.9)

    Crank

    PROWHEEL 42-34-24 teeth 170 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Altus (21)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO MF-TZ21 14-28 (7)

    Chain

    KMC Z51

    Brakes

    TEKTRO 837

    Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Argon 27.5 32 holes

    Spokes

    steel

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Tires

    AUTHOR Rocket 27.5" x 2.10"

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