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    Sonic 262018 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		27.6 lbs
    2.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST GILA
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Tektro Rim
    		Tourney, Acera
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Sonic 26 is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Sonic 26
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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)

    27 mph

    Sonic 26

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Sonic 262018 Author
    Frame

    triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 26'

    Color: Grey-Matt / Yellow-Neon

    Fork

    RST Gila T 26 (80 mm)

    Travel: 80mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 0 mm 600 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Champion

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    resin

    Grips

    AUTHOR high density foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Acera

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO TY700 (34.9)

    Crank

    SUNTOUR XCT-JR 42-32-22 teeth 152 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Acera (24)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG200-8 12-32 (8)

    Chain

    KMC Z72

    Brakes

    TEKTRO V

    Type: Tektro Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Argon 26 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 26' x 2.10'

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