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MSRP | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 30.6 lbs | 31.5 lbs | 32.4 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| RST GILA | RST GILA | RST BLAZE | |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ |
| Tektro Hydraulic Disc | Tektro Hydraulic Disc | Tektro Hydraulic Disc | |
| Acera, Altus | Acera, Altus | Acera, Altus | |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 3 × 8 | 3 × 8 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
Brand Site | |||
Summary | The Author Solution, Author Solution ASL, and Author Solution 29 are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with modest components. The Solution 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing. | ||
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | alloy 6061 27.5" Colors: Black / Green; Silver-Matt / Green | alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) Colors: Orange / Black; Silver-Matt / Pink | alloy 6061 29" Colors: White-Matt / Red / Black; Blue / Yellow / Black |
|---|---|---|---|
Fork | RST Gila 27.5 ML lock out (100 mm) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | RST Gila 27.5 ML lock out (100 mm) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | RST Blaze 29 ML lock out (100 mm) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Stem | AUTHOR alloy | AUTHOR alloy | AUTHOR alloy |
Handlebar | AUTHOR 25 mm 660 / 680 mm | AUTHOR 25 mm 640 / 660 mm | AUTHOR Flatbar 0 mm 700 mm |
Saddle | AUTHOR Courier | AUTHOR Fenix | AUTHOR Courier |
Seatpost | AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Type: Rigid | AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Type: Rigid | AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Type: Rigid |
Pedals | AUTHOR alloy / resin | AUTHOR Non Slip resin | AUTHOR alloy / resin |
Grips | AUTHOR high density foam | AUTHOR high density foam | AUTHOR high density foam |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO Acera | SHIMANO Acera | SHIMANO Acera |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | SHIMANO M190 (34.9) | SHIMANO M190 (34.9) | SHIMANO M190 (34.9) |
Crank | SUNTOUR XCT 42-32-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks | SUNTOUR XCT 42-32-22 teeth 170 mm cranks | SUNTOUR XCT 42-32-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks |
Shifters | SHIMANO Acera (24) | SHIMANO Acera (24) | SHIMANO Acera (24) |
Cassette | SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8) | SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8) | SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8) |
Chain | KMC Z72 | KMC Z72 | KMC Z72 |
Brakes | TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc | TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc | TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (7" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | AUTHOR Radon 27.5 32 holes | AUTHOR Radon 27.5 32 holes | AUTHOR Radon 29 32 holes |
|---|---|---|---|
Spokes | black steel | black steel | black steel |
Front Hub | QUANDO Disc 32 holes | QUANDO Disc 32 holes | QUANDO Disc 32 holes |
Rear Hub | QUANDO Disc 32 holes | QUANDO Disc 32 holes | QUANDO Disc 32 holes |
Tires | AUTHOR Rocket 27.5" x 2.10" | AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" x 2.00" | AUTHOR Rocket 29" x 2.10" |