Titan-Matt / Black

SHIMANO Alivio, disc hydraulic (7"/6" rotors)

SHIMANO Deore, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

ROCK SHOX Recon Silver RL Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

AUTHOR Flatbar, alloy, rise 0 mm, 700/720 mm

A carbon hardtail for sport-focused XC.
For riders looking for a fast and accessible XC bike.
The Author Modus is a carbon hardtail designed as the ideal entry into the world of modern XC bikes. Its lightweight AUTHOR High Modulus Toray T800 carbon frame delivers high stiffness and efficient power transfer, allowing the bike to respond instantly to every pedal stroke and helping riders get the most out of their performance.
Control on varied terrain is handled by the Rock Shox Recon Silver RL 29 AIR air fork with remote lockout.
This allows the rider to easily adapt the bike’s behavior on the go – open for comfort over rough terrain, locked for maximum efficiency during climbs and fast sections.
The SHIMANO Deore 1x12 drivetrain provides a wide gear range, precise shifting and high reliability even during demanding rides. The result is a smooth, efficient and hassle-free riding experience.
The bike’s sporty character is enhanced by VITTORIA Barzo 29x2.25 tires, offering an excellent balance of speed and traction across various surfaces.
The build is completed with AUTHOR Helium TRC 29 tubeless-ready rims, allowing for a tubeless setup, reducing rotational weight and improving handling in terrain.
The Author Modus is the ideal choice for riders entering the world of carbon XC bikes, offering a lightweight, fast and accessible hardtail ready for sport riding and everyday off-road adventures.
Technical specifications for sport-focused XC
AUTHOR High Modulus Toray T800 carbon frame – low weight and high stiffness
Rock Shox Recon Silver RL 29 AIR air fork – remote lockout for maximum efficiency
SHIMANO Deore 1x12 drivetrain – wide gear range and precise shifting
SHIMANO BR-MT410 hydraulic disc brakes – reliable braking performance
VITTORIA Barzo 29x2.25 tires – fast-rolling XC tires with excellent traction
AUTHOR Helium TRC 29 tubeless-ready rims – ready for tubeless setup

Gewicht	12,0 kg
Rahmen	Kohlenstoff
Aufhängung	Hardtail, 100mm
Gabel	RockShox Recon Silver RL
Räder	29″ Aluminium
Antriebsstrang	1 × 12
Gruppenset	Deore
Bremsen	Shimano Alivio Hydraulische Scheibe

Rahmen	AUTHOR carbon Toray T800 monocoque 29" Farbe: Titan-Matt / Black
Gabel	ROCK SHOX Recon Silver RL Remote 29, air, remote lock out, 15 mm thru axle Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm) Federweg: 100mm Federtyp: Luft
Vorbau	AUTHOR alloy
Lenker	AUTHOR Flatbar, alloy, rise 0 mm, 700/720 mm
Sattel	AUTHOR Navigator CR
Sattelstütze	AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Typ: Starr

Schaltwerk	SHIMANO Deore
Kurbel	SHIMANO Deore, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks
Schalthebel	SHIMANO Deore (12)
Kassette	SHIMANO CS-M6100-12, 10-51 teeth (12)
Kette	KMC X12
Bremsen	SHIMANO Alivio, disc hydraulic (7"/6" rotors) Typ: Shimano Alivio Hydraulische Scheibe

Felgen	AUTHOR Helium 29 TRC, 32 holes
Speichen	black stainless steel 2.0 mm
Vorderradnabe	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes
Hinterradnabe	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton Boost 12, 15 x 110 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes
Reifen	VITTORIA Barzo, foldable, 29" x 2.25"

2026 AuthorModus

2026 Author
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