Compare: 2022 Author Sonic 27.5

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	Sonic 27.52022 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	26.9 lbs
	3.9
Frame	Aluminum
	RST AERIAL
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc


	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	80mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Sonic 27.5 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Sonic 27.5

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Sonic 27.52022 Author

Frame	triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" Color: Red
Fork	RST Aerial 27.5 TnL air, lock out (80 mm) Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air
Stem	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR Flat Top bar 9° 620 / 640 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Champion
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Type: Rigid
Pedals	alloy
Grips	AUTHOR kratton rubber

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Deore
Crank	PROWHEEL 32 teeth 165 / 170 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Deore (10)
Cassette	SHIMANO M4100-10 11-46 (10)
Chain	KMC X10
Brakes	TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

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