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	Solution ASL2016 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	31.5 lbs
	3.4
Frame	Aluminum
	RST GILA
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc


	Acera, Altus
Drivetrain	3 × 8
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Solution ASL is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with modest components.

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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Solution ASL

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Solution ASL2016 Author

Frame	alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) Colors: Orange / Black; Silver-Matt / Pink
Fork	RST Gila 27.5 ML lock out (100 mm) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil
Stem	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR 25 mm 640 / 660 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Fenix
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Type: Rigid
Pedals	AUTHOR Non Slip resin
Grips	AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Acera
Front Derailleur	SHIMANO M190 (34.9)
Crank	SUNTOUR XCT 42-32-22 teeth 170 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Acera (24)
Cassette	SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8)
Chain	KMC Z72
Brakes	TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

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