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Traction 27

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight13.8 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST AERIAL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Traction 27
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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)

53 km/h

Traction 27

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
15"

150cm – 162cm

17"

160cm – 172cm

19"

170cm – 184cm

21"

181cm – 195cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted alloy 6061 27.5"

Fork

RST Aerial 650B TnL air, lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 15 mm 620 / 640 / 660 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 Alivio (34.9)

Crank

SUNTOUR XCR-T424 44-32-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Alivio (27)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG-50-9 11-34 (9)

Chain

SHIMANO HG-53

Brakes

TEKTRO Draco WH disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Radon 27.5" black 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes

Tires

GEAX Mezcal White Black 27.5" x 2.10"

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Last updated 8 November

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