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    Category
    Hybrid, E-Bike
    Weight
    20.9 kg
    6.8
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RST VIV AIR
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
    Shimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive
    Shimano 500Wh
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 10
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    The Author Empire is a 29″ aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with upper mid-range components and tektro gemini hydraulic disc brakes.

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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

    Empire

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29"

    BB StandardSTEPS, Press Fit

    ColorBlack-Matt / White

    Fork

    RST ViV Air E TnL air remote lock out (80 mm)

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    STEPS, press-fit

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR 15 mm 680 / 700 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Sphere Gel

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    HT platform

    Grips

    AUTHOR Microtech ErgoGrip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Deore

    Crank

    SHIMANO Steps E6100 38 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Deore (10)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG50-10 11-36 (10)

    Chain

    KMC e10T

    Brakes

    TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (7" rotors)

    TypeTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Xenon 29 32 holes

    Spokes

    stainless steel hi-ten 2.2 mm black

    Front Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes

    Tires

    AUTHOR Speed Master 29" × 1.75"

    Electric Components
    Motor

    SHIMANO Steps DUE-6100, 250 W

    Battery

    SHIMANO BT-E8010 Li-lon, 36 V, 14 Ah, 500 Wh

    Display

    LCD SC-E6100

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