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    Sector 292014 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.5
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Float 32
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Sector 29 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Sector 29
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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)

    31 mph

    Sector 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Sector 292014 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR B-carbon monocoque 29"

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    FOX 32 Float 29 CTD O/C 100 air, remote lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Stem

    EASTON EA90

    Handlebar

    EASTON EA70 XC 0 mm 720 mm

    Saddle

    FIZIK Gobi XM

    Seatpost

    EASTON EA70 Zero (31.6)

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    SHIMANO M540 clipless

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO XT 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO XT (30)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO M771-10 11-36 (10)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG-75

    Brakes

    SHIMANO XT disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Helium Pro 29 white 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    SHIMANO XT Disc 15 mm thru axle 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    SHIMANO XT Disc 15 mm thru axle 32 holes

    Tires

    GEAX Mezcal Kevlar 29" x 2.10"

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