Author Sonic 27.5 2021-22 vs KHS Trail 6500

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Author Sonic 27.5 2021-22
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Technical Specifications
Frame Triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" 4-Bar Horst Link 29/650B+ 130 mm, 6061 Aluminum w/Custom Formed Double Butted T/T & D/T, 1.5 Taper, 12 x 148 Rear Axle, w/Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Internal Cable
Stem AUTHOR alloy FSA Grid 3D Forged, 35 mm
Handle Bar AUTHOR Flat Top bar 9° 620 / 640 mm FSA Grid 35mm, 800 mm x 20 mm
Fork -- FOX Float 34, 29 Evol Air, Rhythm, 140 mm, Grip Sweep Adj., Ext Rebound Adj., 1-1/8~1.5 Taper, 15 mm x 110 QR Boost
Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Kind Shock Exa-Form KSP-900-i, Integra w/Remote, Travel Adj, 31.6 mm
Grip AUTHOR kratton rubber Q2 Lock-on
Crankset -- FSA Gamma Pro , 2 pc., 30T Megatooth, Boost, Mega EXO, S;170, M-XL:175
Chain KMC X10 Shimano CN-M6100
Shifters SHIMANO Deore (10) Shimano SLX, SL-M7100, 12s, Trigger, Right Only, I-Spec EV
Saddle AUTHOR Champion WTB Volt Medium SL
Headset -- FSA Orbit 1.5E, Zero Stack, 1-1/8”~1.5
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO Deore Shimano SLX, RD-M7100
Hub Front -- Shimano Deore FH-MT410-B Disc Cassette, 12 x 148 mm, Boost
Hub Rear QUANDO Disc 32 holes Shimano Deore HB-MT410, Center Lock Disc, 15 mm x 110 mm, Boost
Spoke Black stainless steel 2.0 mm 14/15G Double Butted Stainless, Black w/Aluminum Nipples, 28 x 28
Cassette -- Shimano CS-M6100, 10-51T, 12-Speed
Bottom Bracket PROWHEL BB unit FSA Mega EXO, Outboard Bearing
Tyres
Front CST B-Trail aramid 27.5" × 2.25" Kenda Regolith Pro, S:27.5x2.6, M-XL:29x2.4FT, 120 TPI Folding, Tubeless-Ready
Rear CST B-Trail aramid 27.5" × 2.25" Kenda Regolith Pro, S:27.5x2.6, M-XL:29x2.4FT, 120 TPI Folding, Tubeless-Ready
Wheel / RIM Rims : AUTHOR Xenon TRC 27.5 32 holes WTB ST=S:i35, M-XL:i29 TCS, Disc, Double Wall, 32H, Tubeless-Ready
Brakes
Front TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors) Shimano MT420 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc,180/160 mm Rotors= RT64 CenterLock
Rear -- Shimano MT420 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc,180/160 mm Rotors= RT64 CenterLock
Brake Lever TEKTRO Auriga WS Shimano M4100, I-Spec EV
Suspension
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Colors Available
Colors -- Matte Kale


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.2 kg --
Overview
Features -- --
Additional Details SIZE : 14", 16"
HEAD PARTS: AUTHOR Integrated 1.5" tapered
CHAIN WHEEL : PROWHEEL 32 teeth 165 / 170 mm cranks
FREE WHEEL: SHIMANO M4100-10 11-46 (10)
Rear Shock : X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, Air, Ext Rebound, Lock-Out
Frame Size : 27.5+: S/15; 29”: M/16.5, L/18, XL/20

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