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Compact

A 700c aluminum frame hybrid bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Weight13.8 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 60mm
ForkRST NEON
Wheels700c Aluminum
GroupsetTourney
BrakesTektro Rim
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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

Compact

56 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
18"

165cm – 178cm

20"

175cm – 188cm

22"

185cm – 200cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

alloy 6061 700c

ColorsGrey-Matt / Green; White / Blue

Fork

RST Neon T (60 mm)

Travel60mm

Stem

ZOOM alloy

Handlebar

steel 20 mm 660mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Courier

Seatpost

ZOOM alloy (27.2)

TypeRigid

Pedals

resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO TX55

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO TX51 (31.8)

Crank

PROWHEEL 48-38-28 teeth 170 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Revoshift (21)

Cassette

SHIMANO MF-TZ21 14-28 (7)

Chain

KMC Z51

Brakes

TEKTRO 855

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

alloy 36 holes

Spokes

steel

Front Hub

QUANDO 36 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 36 holes

Tires

AUTHOR Speed Master 700 x 42c

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Last updated 8 November

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