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    Sector 292024 Author
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		22.7 lbs
    6.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Float 32
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX 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)

    29 mph

    Sector 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Sector 292024 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700/800 monocoque 29"

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Carbon-Matt / Red / Orange

    Fork

    FOX 32 Float 29 SC 100 Remote air, remote lock out, Boost 15 × 110 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 MTN WCS 2 × 9, 9°, 700 / 720 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Nago Evo X10

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp Carbon (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Crank

    SHIMANO XT, 34 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO XT (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M7100, 10-51 (12)

    Chain

    SHIMANO M7100

    Brakes

    SHIMANO SLX, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Shimano SLX 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 × 110 mm thru front axle, 12 × 148 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo aramid 29" × 2.25"

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