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Master 29

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight11.0 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Master 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)

47 km/h

Master 29

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
17.5"

171cm – 181cm

19"

179cm – 190cm

21"

187cm – 202cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

AUTHOR C karbon monocoque 29"

ColorCarbon / Silver

Fork

ROCK SHOX Recon Gold RL Remote 29 15 Solo Air air, remote lock out 15 mm thru axle 1.5" tapered steerer (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

Handlebar

RITCHEY Comp Flat 10° 660 / 700 mm

Saddle

PROLOGO Nago Evo X10

Seatpost

RITCHEY Comp (31.6)

TypeRigid

Grips

AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle NX

Crank

SRAM Eagle NX (Boost) 34 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SRAM Eagle NX (12)

Cassette

SRAM GX1275 10-50 (12)

Chain

SRAM Eagle NX-1

Brakes

SHIMANO Deore disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Krypton 29 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle Boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / Krypton 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle Boost 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo kevlar 29" x 2.25"

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Last updated 8 November

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