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    Sector 292016 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.7 lbs
    6.4
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance 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)

    30 mph

    Sector 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Sector 292016 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR B carbon monocoque 29"

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Carbon / Red

    Fork

    FOX 32 Float 29 Performance 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

    RITCHEY WCS 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY WCS Flat 0 mm 660 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Genius

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp Carbon (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT "clutch"

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO XT 38-28 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO XT (22)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO XT 11-40 (11)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG600

    Brakes

    SHIMANO XT disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MAVIC Crossride Light 29 wheel set 24 holes

    Spokes

    MAVIC

    Front Hub

    MAVIC Crossride Light 29 wheel set 24 holes 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC Crossride Light 29 wheel set 24 holes 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.10"

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