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    Sector 292018 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		23.4 lbs
    6.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Float 32
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    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 292018 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR B carbon monocoque 29'

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Carbon / Red

    Fork

    FOX 32 Float SC 29 100 Remote 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 C220

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY WCS Flat 10° 660 / 700 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Nago Evo X10

    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 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO XT (22)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO M7000-11 11-42 (11)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG601

    Brakes

    SHIMANO SLX disc hydraulic (6' rotors)

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MAVIC XA 29 wheel set 24 holes

    Spokes

    MAVIC

    Front Hub

    MAVIC XA 29 wheel set 24 holes boost 15 x 110 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC XA 29 wheel set 24 holes boost 15 x 110 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29' x 2.25'

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