Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Giant XTC Advanced Plus 2020

Compare Specifications of Author Rival 27.5 ASL 2021-22 and Giant XTC Advanced Plus 2020

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

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Giant XTC Advanced Plus 2020
Giant XTC Advanced Plus 2020

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Technical Specifications
Speed 24 --
Frame Alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL) Advanced-Grade Composite with horizontal dropouts
Stem AUTHOR alloy Giant Contact
Handle Bar AUTHOR 8° 640 / 660 mm Giant Connect Trail, 780 x 31.8
Fork Front : RST Gila 27.5 ML, lock out (100 mm) RockShox Judy Silver TK 29", Solo Air, 130 mm, Boost 15 X 110, Maxle Stealth, tapered
Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6) JD YSP11 dropper post with remote
Grip AUTHOR high density foam --
Crankset -- SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 32t
Pedals Resin --
Chain KMC Z8.3 SRAM SX Eagle
Shifters SHIMANO TX800 (24) SRAM SX Eagle
Saddle AUTHOR Fenix Giant Contact (neutral)
Derailleur Front SHIMANO TY700 (34.9) --
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO TX800 SRAM SX Eagle
Hub Front QUANDO Disc 32 holes Giant Tracker Performance, sealed bearing
Hub Rear -- Giant Tracker Performance, sealed bearing
Spoke Black Steel Sapim
Cassette -- SRAM SX Eagle, 11 x 50
Bottom Bracket VP COMP cartridge --
Tyres
Front AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Maxxis Rekon+ 27.5 x 2.8, EXO, TR, tubeless
Rear AUTHOR Speed Master 27.5" × 2.00" Maxxis Rekon+ 27.5 x 2.8, EXO, TR, tubeless
Wheel / RIM RIMS: AUTHOR Xenon 27.5 32 holes Giant AM+ 27.5” tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 35 mm inner width
Brakes
Front TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Shimano MT400
Rear TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors) Shimano MT400
Brake Lever SHIMANO TX800 Shimano MT401
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Gloss Biking Red
Matte Black


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 15 kg --
Overview
Features -- - XC/Trail Versatility
- XC and trail efficiency
- Off-road innovations
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 : SRAM DUB, press fit
Extras : Tubeless prepared

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