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    Synergy2026 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.5 lbs
    4.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RST VOGUE
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    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
    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)

    31 mph

    Synergy

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Synergy2026 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 monocoque 29"

    Color: - / Black

    Fork

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

    Travel: 80mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR alloy, rise 15 mm, 660/680/700 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Guru CR

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Cues 6020

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Cues 6000 (34.6)

    Crank

    SHIMANO Cues 4010-2, 40-26 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Cues 6000 (22)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-LG400-11, 11-45 teeth (11)

    Chain

    KMC XGlide

    Brakes

    TEKTRO HD-M530, disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Oxygen TRC, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    PANARACER Gravel King SK, foldable, 700 x 45c

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