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    Synergy2014 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.0 lbs
    5.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RST VOGUE
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		60mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Synergy is a 700c carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Synergy
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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)

    38 mph

    Synergy

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Synergy2014 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR C-carbon monocoque 700c

    Fork

    RST Vogue Air air, lock out, 1.5" tapered steerer (60 mm)

    Travel: 60mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY Comp 20 mm 620 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Summit CR

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR carbon (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR oneside clipless

    Grips

    AUTHOR Luxus ErgoGrip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT (31.8)

    Crank

    SHIMANO T551-10 48-36-26 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO LX (30)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG-81-10 11-34 (10)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG-75

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Draco WH disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Argon Cross white 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

    Tires

    Author Panaracer Trail Master Cross Kevlar 700 x 38c

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