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Rapid

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

Weight15,5 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRST CAPA
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAcera, Altus
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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)

48 km/h

Rapid

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

155cm – 171cm

19"

169cm – 186cm

21"

184cm – 195cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

alloy 6061 26"

Color: Silver / Green

Fork

RST Capa T (80 mm)

Travel: 80mm

Spring Type: Coil

Stem

ZOOM adjustable

Handlebar

steel 42 mm 620 / 640 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR King Sofa

Seatpost

ZOOM suspension (27.2)

Type: Suspension

Pedals

resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Acera

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO M190 (31.8)

Crank

SUNTOUR XCE 42-34-24 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Altus (24)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8)

Chain

KMC Z72

Brakes

TEKTRO 855

Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Argon 32 holes

Spokes

steel

Front Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Tires

CST Classic Venice 26" x 2.00"

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Last updated 8 November

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