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Instinct 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight12,9 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Instinct 29
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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)

50 km/h

Instinct 29

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17"

168cm – 180cm

19"

177cm – 190cm

21"

187cm – 202cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

ColorSilver-Matt / Green

Fork

RST F1RST 29 15 air, lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar 0 mm 700 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Summit

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Pedals

SHIMANO M520 clipless

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT

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

SHIMANO HG54

Brakes

SHIMANO Alivio disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeShimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Radon Pro 29 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 15 x 100mm thru axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 15 x 100mm thru axle 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.10"

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Last updated 8 November

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