Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Felt VR 60 2020

Compare Specifications of Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 and Felt VR 60 2020

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Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22
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Technical Specifications
Speed 24 --
Frame Alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) Felt Variable Road Disc FLite custom butted aluminum, hydroform smooth welded construction, BB386 bottom bracket shell, 12 x 142 mm with Syntace style thru axle, flat mount disc brake standard, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, internal mechanical cable routing
Stem AUTHOR alloy Devox VariableAngle, ±8¡/±16¡ rise, ¯31.8 mm, 43 cm: 70 mm, 51 cm: 90 mm, 54 - 56 cm: 100 mm, 58 cm: 110 mm, 61 cm: 120 mm
Handle Bar AUTHOR 8° 640 / 660 mm Devox VR Super Lite Road, 86 mm reach, 130 mm drop, ¯31.8 mm, 43 - 51 cm: 42/45 cm, 54 cm: 44/47 cm, 56 - 61cm: 46/49 cm
Fork Front : RST Gila 27.5 ML, lock out (100 mm) Felt Variable Road UHC Advanced carbon fiber monocoque construction, size specific Control Taper carbon fiber steerer tube, integrated crown race, crown and blades. Flat mount disc standard, 12 x 100 mm thru axle
Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Devox Lite Road, ¯27.2 mm x 43 - 51 cm: ¯27.2 mm x 300 mm length, 54 - 61 cm: ¯27.2 mm x 330 mm length
Grip AUTHOR high density foam --
Crankset -- Shimano Claris R2000, 50/34T, 43 - 47 cm: 165 mm, 51 cm: 170 mm, 54 - 56 cm: 172.5 mm, 58 - 61 cm: 175 mm
Pedals Resin --
Chain KMC Z8.3 KMC 8-Speed
Shifters SHIMANO TX800 (24) Shimano Claris ST-R2000 8-speed
Saddle AUTHOR Fenix Devox MIG
Headset -- FSA No.42, 1.125 - 1.5", integrated sealed cartridge bearing with Felt Variable Height Cone Spacers (20 mm PC, 4.5 mm aluminum), Felt top cap
Derailleur Front SHIMANO TY700 (34.9) Shimano Claris R2000 clamp-on, ¯31.8 mm
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO TX800 Shimano Claris R2000 8-speed short cage
Hub Front QUANDO Disc 32 holes Devox RSL3D, 11-speed, 12 x 142 mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Hub Rear -- Devox RSL3D, 12 x 100 mm thru axle, Center Lock, 28H
Spoke Black Steel 2.0 mm stainless steel
Cassette -- 8-speed, 12-34T
Bottom Bracket VP COMP cartridge --
Tyres
Front AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28 c
Rear AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28 c
Wheel / RIM RIMS: AUTHOR Xenon 27.5 32 holes Devox Variable Road VR21, tubeless compatible 21 mm inner width, 23 mm depth
Brakes
Front TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Tektro MD-C550 dual piston flat mount disc, 160 mm rotor
Rear TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Tektro MD-C550 dual piston flat mount disc, 160 mm rotor
Brake Lever SHIMANO TX800 Shimano Claris R2000
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Vapor Blue (Black)


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 15 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)
Bar tape : Felt VelvetGel tape with 3M reflective base with reflective Felt Bubble-Tech F-Wing bar end plugs
Bottom Bracket : Sealed cartridge, BSA threaded, square taper axle, 68 x 103 mm
Seatpost Clamp : Felt single bolt, ¯31.8 mm
Thru axle : Front: 12 x 100 x 123, thread: M12 x 1.5P x 16L, Maxle; Rear: 12 x 142 x 163 (163L + 9 head = 172 total), thread: M12 x 1.0P x 19L, Syntace

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