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    Simplex2015 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Utility
    Weight
    		28.0 lbs
    3.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Steel
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		20″
    		Promax Rim
    		Acera
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 8
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Simplex is a 20″ aluminum frame utility bike with modest components and promax rim brakes.

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    Insights
    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)

    26 mph

    Simplex

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Simplex2015 Author
    Frame

    alloy 7005 folding

    Fork

    hi-ten

    Stem

    alloy telescopic

    Handlebar

    alloy

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Sphere Gel

    Seatpost

    alloy (33.9)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    resin folding

    Grips

    AUTHOR ErgoGrip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Acera

    Front Derailleur

    .

    Crank

    alloy 52 teeth 170 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Acera (8)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG31-8 12-32 (8)

    Chain

    KMC Z51

    Brakes

    PROMAX TX117

    Type: Promax Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    JALCO alloy 20" 28 holes

    Spokes

    black steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 28 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 28 holes

    Tires

    KENDA K-193 20" x 1.50"

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