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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    13,6 kg
    3,9
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RST AERIAL
    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 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)

    47 km/h

    Traction

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    triple butted hydroformed alloy 29"

    ColorsTitan-Matt / Black / Red; Black / Red

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR Flatbar alloy, rise 0 mm, 680/700/720 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Navigator

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    AUTHOR alloy

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Crank

    SHIMANO MT510-1, 34 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore (12)

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

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

    TypeShimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon 29 TRC, 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, foldable, 29" x 2.25"

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