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	Traction2016 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	29.8 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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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Traction2016 Author

Frame	double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" Colors: Silver-Matt / Green; White / Blue / Black
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 HG53
Brakes	TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

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