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Sonic 26

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

Weight11.9 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAlivio, Acera
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Sonic 26
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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

Sonic 26

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
13"

130cm – 155cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 26"

ColorSilver-Matt / Green

Fork

RST F1RST 26 air, lock out (80 mm)

Travel80mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 25 mm 620 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Mega Top Junior

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Pedals

resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Alivio

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Acera (34.9)

Crank

PROWHEEL Pioneer 42-32-22 teeth 170 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Acera (24)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8)

Chain

KMC Z72

Brakes

TEKTRO 837

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Argon 26 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 26" x 2.10"

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Last updated 8 November

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