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    Synergy2023 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		25.6 lbs
    5.1
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RST VOGUE
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
    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
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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
    Synergy2023 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700/800 monocoque 29"

    Color: Carbon / Lime / Green

    Fork

    RST Vogue Air TRL air, remote lock out, 1.5" tapered (80 mm)

    Travel: 80mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 15 mm, 660 / 680 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator CR

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    AUTHOR Microtech ErgoGrip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO XT

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO Deore, 48-36-26 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore (30)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG50-10, 11-36 (10)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG54

    Brakes

    TEKTRO HD-T530, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon 29, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon, 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon, 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

    Tires

    PANARACER Gravel King SK aramid 700 × 43c

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