Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RST GILA
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Groupset Acera, Suntour -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
15"
145cm - 158cm
17"
155cm - 172cm
19"
170cm - 185cm
21"
182cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
hydroformed alloy 6061 27.5"
Suspension Fork
RST Gila 27.5 ML lock out (100 mm)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO Acera
Front Derailleur
SHIMANO Acera (34.9)
Shift Levers
SHIMANO Acera (27)
Cassette
SHIMANO HG20-9 11-34 (9)
Crank
SUNTOUR XCM 40-30-22 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks
Chain
KMC Z99
Pedals
AUTHOR alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
QUANDO Disc 32 holes
Rear Hub
QUANDO Disc 32 holes
Rims
AUTHOR Radon 27.5 32 holes
Spokes
black steel
Tires
AUTHOR Rocket 27.5" x 2.10"
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO Auriga disc hydraulic (6" rotors)
Cockpit
Stem
AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar
AUTHOR 25 mm 660 / 680 mm
Grips
AUTHOR high density foam
Seat
Saddle
AUTHOR Navigator
Seatpost
AUTHOR alloy (31.6)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Front Center | 623 mm | 643 mm | 668 mm | 688 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 588 mm | 613 mm | 633 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054 mm | 1074 mm | 1099 mm | 1119 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 145 cm | 155 cm | 170 cm | 182 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 158 cm | 172 cm | 185 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Pegas completes the Author Pegas model. 22 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Author Pegas bikes models from 2016, here.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Author Pegas it’s weighing 13.9 kg (30.64 lbs). At this weight, is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 12.1% lower than this one.
Pegas components
Fork
The Pegas comes factory-installed with the RST GILA fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Pegas are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Author Pegas has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 145 cm – 195 cm (4.76 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.