Author Impulse 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Vivente The Gibb 2014

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Compare Specifications of Author Impulse 27.5 ASL 2021-22 and Vivente The Gibb 2014

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Technical Specifications

Speed	24	--
Frame	Alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL)	100% Cr-Mo tubing, double butted main tubes, 3 bidon mounts, spare spoke mounts, centre stand attachment plate, 700×35C (XS is 26×1.4″)
Stem	AUTHOR alloy	Vivente 7 degree, 60mm(XS)/80mm(S)/100mm(M)/120mm(L,XL)/130mm(XXL), 26.0, stack 40mm
Handle Bar	AUTHOR 8° 640 / 660 mm	Humpert Horn bar (25.4 B) 580mm, black, adjustable
Fork	Front: RST Gila 27.5 ML lock out (100 mm)	1-1/8″, 100% cr-mo steel, threadless, rack mounts, pivots, disc brake mounts, light cable mounts
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (31.6)	Kalloy 27.2 micro adjustable alloy. 250/300mm
Grip	AUTHOR high density foam	Velo hi-density foam 400x20x5mm black
Crankset	--	Sugino Mighty Comp, 130BCD, single CW, 42T, 3/32″, silver 165/170/175MM
Pedals	Resin	Shimano, PD-A530 SPD, with cleats
Chain	KMC Z8.3	KMC Z33 3/32 for 6 speed with KMC joining link
Shifters	SHIMANO Altus (24)	Shift Levers : Rohloff RH 14sp black
Saddle	AUTHOR Fenix	WTB Comfort V Comp 172x260mm
Headset	--	Tange fully sealed cartridge headset
Derailleur Front	SHIMANO TY700 (34.9)	--
Derailleur Rear	SHIMANO Altus	Prime SSP-12-1
Hub Front	QUANDO Disc 32 holes	Rohloff Speedhub 500/14, 36H, CC DB OEM, Silver, 16T, external transfer box
Hub Rear	--	Shutter Precision (SP) 8, black , (6-bolt type), 6V-2.4W, 36h
Spoke	Black steel	Front Spokes : Competition (2.0) – DT, 36+36, stainless steel Rear Spokes : Competition (2.0/1.8/2.0) – DT, 36+36, stainless steel
Bottom Bracket	VP COMP cartridge	Shimano UN55 English square taper JIS sealed cartridge 68mm x 111mm

Tyres

Front	AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00"	Schwalbe Marathon 700c × 35 (622) or 26″ (559)
Rear	AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00"	Schwalbe Marathon 700c × 32 (622) or 26″ (559)
Wheel / RIM	Rims: AUTHOR Xenon 27.5 32 holes	Rims : DT-545d, disc specific, for long distance touring, pressure advice decal specific for tyre width, 36H, 21mm internal width, 700c (622) or 26″ (559), black, with eyelets

Brakes

Front	TEKTRO disc hydraulic (6" rotors)	--
Rear	TEKTRO disc hydraulic (6" rotors)	--
Brake Lever	TEKTRO WS	Shimano T610 Deore 2.0 finger

Suspension

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors Available

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Physical Specs

Length	--	--
Weight	14 kg	--

Overview

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Additional Details	SIZE : 16", 18" HEAD PARTS: PRESTINE Integrated 1-1/8" CHAIN WHEEL : PROWHEEL 42-34-24 teeth 170 mm cranks FREE WHEEL: SHIMANO HG200-8 12-32 (8) SEAT CLAMP: AUTHOR (34.9)	- Brakes : Calipers : Avid BB7 cable disc, sintered pads, 160mm rotor with lock-ring Front Rotor : Avid 160mm 6-bolt attachment Rear Rotor : Rohloff 160mm 6 bolt attachment - Lights : Front Light : Busch & Muller Lumotec EYC with standlight and sensor Rear Light : Busch & Muller Toplight line plus for day night running - Racks : Rear Rack : Tubus Logo Evo, 150mm lower spacing, 50mm taillight spacing
Accessories	--	- Mudguards : VWR 46mm wide, with stainless steel hardware, 26″ or 700c to suit - Horn : VWR black 6″ bugle horn - Bidon Cages : 2 pieces per bike – 6mm black alloy cages & VWR custom LD PE 700cc bidons - Kick Stand : Atranvelo, Stylo DV with regular (XS) and long(700c) leg

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