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    Ronin SL2018 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		22.9 lbs
    3.2
    Frame
    		Steel
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
    		Apex
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Ronin SL is a steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Ronin SL
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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)

    35 mph

    Ronin SL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Ronin SL2018 Author
    Frame

    triple butted cromoly REYNOLDS

    Color: Silver

    Fork

    alloy 700C

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY Road EvoMax 440 / 460 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Patriot

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM APEX

    Crank

    SRAM APEX 44 teeth 170 / 172.5 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SRAM APEX (11)

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130 11-42 (11)

    Chain

    SRAM CN-1110

    Brakes

    SRAM Apex disc hydraulic (160 mm rotors)

    Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MAVIC Aksium Allroad Disc wheel set 24 holes

    Spokes

    MAVIC

    Front Hub

    MAVIC Aksium Allroad Disc wheel set 24 holes 12 x 100 mm thru front axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC Aksium Allroad Disc wheel set 24 holes 12 x 100 mm thru front axle

    Tires

    RITCHEY SpeedMax kevlar 700 x 40c

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