Author Sonic 27.5 2021-22 vs Trek Session 9 X01

Compare Specifications of Author Sonic 27.5 2021-22 and Trek Session 9 X01

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Author Sonic 27.5 2021-22
Author Sonic 27.5 2021-22

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Trek Session 9 X01
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Technical Specifications
Load Carrying Capacity -- Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame Triple butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" Alpha Platinum Aluminum, high main pivot, idler pulley, integrated frame protection, internal or external routing, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ISCG 05 2-bolt mount, Active Braking Pivot, 157 x 12 mm thru axle, 200 mm travel
Stem AUTHOR alloy Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Direct Mount, 50 mm length
Handle Bar AUTHOR Flat Top bar 9° 620 / 640 mm Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 820 mm width
Fork -- RockShox Boxxer Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC2 damper, straight steerer, 46 mm offset, Boost, 110 x 20 mm Maxle Stealth, 200 mm travel
Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6) Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length
Grip AUTHOR kratton rubber Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Crankset -- SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 34T alloy ring, 165 mm length
Pedals -- Wellgo MG-1, magnesium body, Cro-Mo axle, replaceable pins
Chain KMC X10 SRAM PC-1110, 11 speed
Shifters SHIMANO Deore (10) SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed
Saddle AUTHOR Champion Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Derailleur Rear SHIMANO Deore SRAM X01 DH, medium cage
Hub Rear QUANDO Disc 32 holes --
Spoke Black stainless steel 2.0 mm --
Cassette -- SRAM PG-720, 11-25, 7 speed
Bottom Bracket PROWHEL BB unit SRAM DUB, 83 mm, BSA threaded
Tyres
Front CST B-Trail aramid 27.5" × 2.25" Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60tpi, 29 x 2.50''
Rear CST B-Trail aramid 27.5" × 2.25" Bontrager G5 Team Issue, wire bead, 2-ply 60tpi, 29 x 2.50''
Wheel / RIM Rims : AUTHOR Xenon TRC 27.5 32 holes Front : Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, 110 x 20 mm Boost thru axle
Rear : Bontrager Line DH 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano 7 speed freehub, 157 x 12 mm thru axle
Brakes
Front TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors) SRAM Code RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor : SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm
Rear -- SRAM Code RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor : SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm
Brake Lever TEKTRO Auriga WS --
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Deep Dark Blue to Alpine Blue Fade


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.2 kg 17.08 kg
Overview
Features -- - Suspension Calculator
- Active Braking Pivot
- Rock the mullet
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)
Shock : RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH, RC damper, 250 mm x 72.5 mm

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