Author Traction 27.5 ASL 2021-22 vs Trek Marlin 7

Load Carrying Capacity	--	Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Speed	20	--
Frame	Double butted hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5" (ASL)	Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem	AUTHOR alloy	Size : S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60 mm length Size : M - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70 mm length Size : ML, L - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80 mm length Size : XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90 mm length
Handle Bar	AUTHOR 9° 660 / 680 mm	Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork	Front : RST Aerial 27.5 TRL air, remote lock out (100 mm)	Size : S - RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42 mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46 mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Seatpost	AUTHOR alloy (31.6)	Size : S, M : Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip	AUTHOR GripLock foam	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Crankset	--	Size : S, M - FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Pedals	AUTHOR alloy	VP-536 nylon platform
Chain	KMC X10	KMC X10, 10 speed
Shifters	SHIMANO Deore (20)	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed
Saddle	AUTHOR Fenix	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset	--	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Front	SHIMANO Deore (34.9)	--
Derailleur Rear	SHIMANO Deore	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
Hub Front	--	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear	AUTHOR Radon 32 holes	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke	Black stainless steel 2.0 mm	14g stainless steel
Cassette	--	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed
Chainrings	--	1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T
Bottom Bracket	SHIMANO BB-52 BB unit	FSA, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle

Front	VITTORIA Barzo foldable 27.5" × 2.25"	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Rear	VITTORIA Barzo foldable 27.5" × 2.25"	Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Wheel / RIM	Rims : AUTHOR Xenon TRC 27.5 32 holes	Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23 mm width, presta valve

Front	TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (6" rotors)	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Rear	TEKTRO Gemini disc hydraulic (6" rotors)	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm
Brake Lever	TEKTRO Gemini WS	--

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

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Marigold to Radioactive Red Fade Matte Nautical Navy/Matte Anthracite

Length	--	--
Weight	13 kg	13.47 kg

Features	--	- Suspension Lockout - Rack Mounts - Rear Kickstand Mount - Internal Cable Routing
Additional Details	SIZE : 14", 16", 18" HEAD PARTS: AUTHOR Integrated 1.5" tapered CHAIN WHEEL : SHIMANO M4100-2 36-26 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks	Max compatible fork travel : 100 mm (XS & S : 490 mm axle-to-crown, M & up : 509 mm axle-to-crown)