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	Sonic 262017 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	27.1 lbs
	2.9
Frame	Aluminum
	RST F1RST
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	26″
	Tektro Rim


	Alivio, Acera
Drivetrain	3 × 9
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	80mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Sonic 26 is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

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28 mph

Sonic 26

Highest gear

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Geometry

Specs

	Sonic 262017 Author

Frame	triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 26" Color: Blue / Lime / Black
Fork	RST F1RST 26 air, lock out (80 mm) Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air
Stem	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR 25 mm 620 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Champion
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Type: Rigid
Pedals	resin
Grips	AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Alivio
Front Derailleur	SHIMANO Acera (34.9)
Crank	SHIMANO Acera 40-30-22 teeth 170 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Acera (27)
Cassette	SHIMANO HG300-9 11-34 (8)
Chain	KMC Z99
Brakes	TEKTRO V Type: Tektro Rim

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