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    Traction2015 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		29.5 lbs
    3.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST AERIAL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Traction is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Traction
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    30 mph

    Traction

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Traction2015 Author
    Frame

    double butted alloy 6061 27.5" - hydroforming

    Fork

    RST Aerial 27.5 TnL air, lock out (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 15 mm 660 / 680 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR alloy

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Alivio (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO Alivio 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Alivio (27)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG400-9 11-34 (9)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG-53

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Radon Pro 27.5 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Mezcal 27.5" x 2.10"

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