Author Instinct 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Trek 2020 Rail 9.7

Compare Specifications of Author Instinct 27.5 ASL 2021-22 and Trek 2020 Rail 9.7

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Author Instinct 27.5 ASL 2021-22
Author Instinct 27.5 ASL 2021-22

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Technical Specifications
Fuel Electric Electric
Motor -- NEW Bosch Performance Line CX, 250 Watt, 75 Nm, magnesium body, 20 mph max assist
Speed 11 --
Battery -- Bosch PowerTube, 625 Wh
Display -- Bosch Purion
Frame Double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 150 mm travel
Stem AUTHOR alloy Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mb, Knock Block, 0 degree
Handle Bar AUTHOR 9° 660 / 680 mm Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise
Fork Front : RST F1RST 27.5 15 TRL air, remote lock out (100 mm) RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir spring, Motion Control RC damper, e-MTB optimized, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel
Seatpost -- Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6 mm
Grip AUTHOR GripLock foam --
Crankset -- SRAM X1 1000, 34 T
Pedals -- VP-536 nylon platform
Chain KMC X11 --
Shifters SHIMANO Deore (11) SRAM NX Eagle single-click, 12 speed
Saddle AUTHOR Fenix Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset -- Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8 top, 1.5 bottom
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO Deore SRAM NX Eagle
Hub Rear AUTHOR Xenon 32 holes --
Spoke Black stainless steel 2.0 mm --
Cassette -- SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Bottom Bracket SHIMANO BB-52 BB unit --
Tyres
Front VITTORIA Barzo foldable 27.5" × 2.25" Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.60
Rear VITTORIA Barzo foldable 27.5" × 2.25" Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.60
Wheel / RIM Rims :AUTHOR Xenon TRC 27.5 32 holes Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
Brakes
Front SHIMANO BR-MT400 disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Shimano MT520 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rear -- Shimano MT520 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Lever SHIMANO BL MT400 --
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- Rear Shock : RockShox Deluxe RL, 230 x 57.5 mm
Colors Available
Colors -- Slate
Trek Black


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12 kg --
Overview
Features -- --
Additional Details SIZE : 16", 18"
HEAD PARTS: FSA Integrated 1.5" tapered
CHAIN WHEEL : SHIMANO M5100-1 32 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks
FREE WHEEL :SHIMANO CS-M5100-11 11-51 (11)
Max Assisted Speed : 20mph
Axles
Front : Boost 110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth
Rear : Boost 148, 12 mm thru axle

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