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    Sector2026 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.0 lbs
    5.9
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Recon Gold RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Sector is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Sector
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    29 mph

    Sector

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Sector2026 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T800 monocoque 29"

    Color: - / Black

    Fork

    ROCK SHOX Recon Gold RL Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    combo carbon 720/740/760 mm

    Handlebar

    combo carbon, 720/740/760 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Scratch M5 Space AGX T2.0

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp 2B (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Crank

    SHIMANO SLX, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M7100, 10-51 teeth (12)

    Chain

    SHIMANO M7100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO Deore, disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MAVIC Crossmax 29 CL, wheel set, 24 holes

    Spokes

    MAVIC

    Front Hub

    MAVIC Crossmax 29 CL, wheel set, 24 holes, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC Crossmax 29 CL, wheel set, 24 holes, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle

    Tires

    VITTORIA Mezcal XC Race, foldable, tubeless, 29" x 2.25"

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