Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Boardman URB 8.9 2021

Compare Specifications of Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 and Boardman URB 8.9 2021

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Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22
Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22

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Boardman URB 8.9 2021
Boardman URB 8.9 2021

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Technical Specifications
Speed 24 --
Frame Alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) Boardman URB, X7 Aluminium
Stem AUTHOR alloy Boardman Alloy 90 mm / 7 Degree
Handle Bar AUTHOR 8° 640 / 660 mm Boardman Alloy 31.8 mm / SM = 580 mm / MD & LG = 60 mm
Fork Front : RST Gila 27.5 ML, lock out (100 mm) Boardman URB, Carbon Tapered
Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Boardman Alloy 31.6 mm x 350 mm
Grip AUTHOR high density foam --
Crankset -- Gates CDN S150 - 50t
Pedals Resin Flat pedals supplied
Chain KMC Z8.3 Gates CDN Carbon Belt - 115t
Shifters SHIMANO TX800 (24) Shimano Alfine 8-Speed Rapidfire
Saddle AUTHOR Fenix Boardman URB Canvas
Headset -- 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" for tapered carbon fork
Derailleur Front SHIMANO TY700 (34.9) --
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO TX800 Shimano Nexus 8 Speed Hub Gear
Hub Front QUANDO Disc 32 holes --
Spoke Black Steel --
Cassette -- Gates CDX 24t
Bottom Bracket VP COMP cartridge 115 mm square taper in eccentric BB shell
Tyres
Front AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Vittoria Randonneur Tech 700c x 32 mm
Rear AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Vittoria Randonneur Tech 700c x 32 mm
Wheel / RIM RIMS: AUTHOR Xenon 27.5 32 holes Boardman URB
Brakes
Front TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Shimano BL-MT201 / BR-U300
Rear TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) --
Brake Lever SHIMANO TX800 --
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
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Physical Specs
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Weight 15 kg 10.7 kg
Overview
Features -- --
Additional Details SIZE : 14", 16", 18"
HEAD PARTS: PRESTINE Integrated 1-1/8"
CHAIN WHEEL : PROWHEEL 42-34-24 teeth 170 mm cranks
FREEWHEEL : SHIMANO HG200-8 12-32 (8)
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