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    Synergy2017 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		25.1 lbs
    5.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RST VOGUE
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		60mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Synergy is a 700c carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
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    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)

    35 mph

    Synergy

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Synergy2017 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR C carbon monocoque 700c

    Color: Carbon / Yellow-Neon-Matt

    Fork

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

    Travel: 60mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 15mm/ 620-640-660mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR oneside clipless

    Grips

    AUTHOR Luxus ErgoGrip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO LX (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO LX, 44-32-24 teeth, 170 / 170mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO LX (30)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG50-10, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG54

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Radon Cross 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Tires

    AUTHOR PANARACER Silk Road Cross kevlar 700 x 42c

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