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A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight13,1 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST AERIAL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
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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

Traction

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15"

145cm – 158cm

17"

155cm – 172cm

19"

170cm – 185cm

21"

182cm – 200cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5"

ColorsBlue / Lime / Black; Black-Matt / Green

Fork

RST Aerial 27.5 TnL air, lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 9° 660 / 680 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Navigator

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Pedals

AUTHOR alloy

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO Deore 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (30)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

TypeTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon Pro 27.5 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Radon 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Radon 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 27.5" x 2.25"

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Last updated 8 novembre

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