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    Traction2025 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		30.6 lbs
    3.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST AERIAL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Traction is a 29″ aluminum 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
    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)

    29 mph

    Traction

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Traction2025 Author
    Frame

    double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" / 29"

    Colors: Black / Silver / Red; Grey-Matt / Lime

    Fork

    RST Aerial 27.5 / 29 TRL, air, remote lock out (100 mm)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR Flatbar, 9°, 700 / 720 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR alloy

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Crank

    SHIMANO M510-1, 34 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore (12)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-M6100-12, 10-51 (12)

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    SHIMANO BR-MT410, disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon TRC 27.5/29, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO Disc / SHIMANO, 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO Disc / SHIMANO, 32 holes

    Tires

    VITTORIA Barzo, aramid, 27.5"/29" × 2.25"

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