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Sector 29

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Weight11.1 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Float 32
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Sector 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

Sector 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

AUTHOR B carbon monocoque 29"

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX 32 Float 29 CTD Remote O/C 100 air, remote lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

RITCHEY WCS 4-Axis

Handlebar

RITCHEY WCS Flat 0 mm 660 mm

Saddle

FIZIK Gobi XM

Seatpost

AUTHOR carbon (31.6)

Type: Rigid

Pedals

SHIMANO M540 clipless

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT "clutch"

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO XT (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO XT 40-28 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO XT (20)

Cassette

SHIMANO M771-10 11-36 (10)

Chain

SHIMANO HG95

Brakes

SHIMANO XT disc hydraulic (6" rotors)

Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Helium Pro 29 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

SHIMANO XT Disc 15 mm thru front axle 142 x 12 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

SHIMANO XT Disc 15 mm thru front axle 142 x 12 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Mezcal kevlar 29" x 2.10"

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