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Context ASL

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Weight12.5 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST F1RST
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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)

44 km/h

Context ASL

44 km/h

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Highest gear

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Sizing
29"/16"

155cm – 168cm

29"/18"

166cm – 182cm

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

triple butted hydroformed alloy 29" (ASL)

ColorTitan-Matt / Black

Fork

RST F1RST 29 15 TRL, air, remote lock out (100 mm)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Stem

AUTHOR alloy

Handlebar

AUTHOR Flatbar alloy, rise 0 mm, 660/680/700 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Fenix

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO SLX

Crank

SHIMANO MT510-1, 32 teeth, 170/175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Deore (12)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M6100-12, 10-51 teeth (12)

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

SHIMANO Alivio, disc hydraulic (7"/6" rotors)

TypeShimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Xenon 29 TRC, 32 holes

Spokes

black stainless steel 2.0 mm

Front Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / SHIMANO, 15 x 100 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

Rear Hub

AUTHOR Helium 15 / SHIMANO, 15 x 100 mm thru front axle, 12 x 148 mm thru rear axle, 32 holes

Tires

VITTORIA Barzo, foldable, 29" x 2.25"

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First added 6 December

Last updated 30 May