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    Versus 29 2.02024 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		32.4 lbs
    3.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RST AERIAL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Versus 29 2.0 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Versus 29 2.0
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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)

    28 mph

    Versus 29 2.0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Versus 29 2.02024 Author
    Frame

    hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

    Color: Grey-Matt

    Fork

    RST Aerial 29 TnL air, remote lock out (120 mm)

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    alloy

    Handlebar

    rise 15 mm, 9°, 740 / 760 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Patriot

    Seatpost

    alloy (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    HT platform

    Grips

    AUTHOR Pro Lock

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Alivio

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Alivio (34.9)

    Crank

    SHIMANO MT210-2, 36-22 teeth, 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Alivio (18)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-HG400-9, 11-36 (9)

    Chain

    KMC Z9

    Brakes

    TEKTRO HD-M280, disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon TRC 29, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO Disc, 32 holes

    Tires

    MAXXIS Rekon 29" × 2.40"

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