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    Master2026 Author
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		12,3 kg
    5,3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Master is a 29″ carbon 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
    Master
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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)

    47 km/h

    Master

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Master2026 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T800 monocoque 29"

    Color: - / Black

    Fork

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

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY MTN Comp 2 x 9, 700/720 mm

    Saddle

    PROLOGO Scratch M5 Space AGX T2.0

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY Comp 2B (31.6)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore Di2

    Crank

    SHIMANO Deore, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore Di2 (12)

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    SHIMANO M6100

    Brakes

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

    Type: Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Helium 29 TRC, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    VITTORIA Mezcal XC Race, foldable, tubeless, 29" x 2.25"

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