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	Elevation 292018 Author	Recommended

RRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry, E-Bike
Weight	20.7 kg
	4.4
Frame	Aluminum
	RST F1RST
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″
	TRP Hydraulic Disc
	Shimano 250W 50Nm mid-drive
	Shimano 500Wh
	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Elevation 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry e-bike with upper mid-range components.

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Elevation 29

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Gear Range

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

Elevation 29

Highest gear

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Geometry

Specs

	Elevation 292018 Author

Frame	double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29' BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit Color: Grey-Matt / Blue
Fork	RST F1RST 29 15 TRL air, remote lock out 15 mm thru axle (100 mm) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	STEPS, press-fit
Stem	AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar	AUTHOR 15 mm 700 / 720 mm
Saddle	AUTHOR Navigator
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (30.9) Type: Rigid
Pedals	HT platmorm
Grips	AUTHOR Pro Lock

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SHIMANO Deore
Crank	SHIMANO Steps E6000 38 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks
Shifters	SHIMANO Deore (10)
Cassette	SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)
Chain	KMC X10e
Brakes	TRP Slate 4 disc hydraulic (7' rotors) Type: TRP Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	AUTHOR Krypton 29 32 holes
Spokes	black stainless steel 2.0 mm
Front Hub	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes
Rear Hub	AUTHOR Helium 15 / Xenon 12 15 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle 32 holes
Tires	VITTORIA e-Barzo kevlar 29' x 2.25'

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