Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Giant Contend 1 2019

Compare Specifications of Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 and Giant Contend 1 2019

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

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Giant Contend 1 2019
Giant Contend 1 2019

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Technical Specifications
Speed 24 --
Frame Alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Stem AUTHOR alloy Sport
Handle Bar AUTHOR 8° 640 / 660 mm Giant Connect
Fork Front : RST Gila 27.5 ML, lock out (100 mm) hybrid composite, OverDrive steerer
Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6) alloy round
Grip AUTHOR high density foam --
Crankset -- Shimano Sora, 34/50
Pedals Resin --
Chain KMC Z8.3 KMC X9
Shifters SHIMANO TX800 (24) Shimano Sora
Saddle AUTHOR Fenix Contact (forward)
Derailleur Front SHIMANO TY700 (34.9) Shimano Sora
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO TX800 Shimano Sora
Hub Front QUANDO Disc 32 holes Giant S-R2 wheelset
Hub Rear -- Giant S-R2 wheelset
Spoke Black Steel Giant S-R2 wheelset
Cassette -- Shimano CSHG400, 11 x 34
Bottom Bracket VP COMP cartridge --
Tyres
Front AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Giant Gavia AC 2 tubeless, 700 x 28
Rear AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Giant Gavia AC 2 tubeless, 700 x 28
Wheel / RIM RIMS: AUTHOR Xenon 27.5 32 holes Giant S-R2 wheelset
Brakes
Front TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Tektro TK-B177
Rear TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Tektro TK-B177
Brake Lever SHIMANO TX800 Shimano Sora
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Charcoal
Orange
Vibrant Blue
Black


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 15 kg --
Overview
Features -- - Balanced road geometry
- Smooth ride quality
- Total control
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)
Bottom Bracket : cartridge

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