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Instinct ASL

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight11.9 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Instinct ASL
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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

Instinct ASL

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
14"

140cm – 158cm

16"

155cm – 173cm

18"

170cm – 188cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5' (ASL)

ColorWhite / Green

Fork

RST F1RST 27.5 air, lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR 9° 640 / 660 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Fenix

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Grips

AUTHOR GripLock foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO SLX

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO Deore (34.9)

Crank

SHIMANO SLX 40-30-22 teeth 170 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO SLX (30)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)

Chain

KMC X10-1

Brakes

SHIMANO BR M425 disc hydraulic (6' rotors)

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon Pro 27.5 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 27.5' x 2.25'

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Last updated 8 November

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