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 Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
15"
145cm - 158cm
17"
155cm - 172cm
19"
170cm - 185cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
alloy 6061 27.5"
Suspension Fork
RST Gila 27.5 ML lock out (100 mm)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO TX800
Front Derailleur
SHIMANO TY700 (34.9)
Shift Levers
SHIMANO TX800 (24)
Cassette
SHIMANO HG200-8 12-32 (8)
Crank
PROWHEEL 42-34-24 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks
Chain
KMC Z8.3
Pedals
resin
Wheels
Front Hub
QUANDO Disc 32 holes
Rear Hub
QUANDO Disc 32 holes
Rims
AUTHOR Xenon 27.5 32 holes
Spokes
black steel
Tires
AUTHOR Rocket 27,5" × 2.10"
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO disc mechanical (6" rotors)
Cockpit
Stem
AUTHOR alloy
Handlebar
AUTHOR 8° 660 / 680 mm
Grips
AUTHOR kratton rubber
Seat
Saddle
AUTHOR Courier
Seatpost
AUTHOR alloy (31.6)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.66 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Front Center | 617 mm | 643 mm | 668 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 93 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 600 mm | 605 mm |
| Reach | 356 mm | 376 mm | 399 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 588 mm | 613 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1048 mm | 1074 mm | 1099 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 145 cm | 155 cm | 170 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 158 cm | 172 cm | 185 cm |
Model Overview
Rival 27.5 completes the Author Rival model. There are 18 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Author Rival bikes models from 2022, here.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. 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 weigh an average 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.
With a weight of 15 kg (33.07 lbs), Author bike is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 20.97% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Rival 27.5 components
Fork
Author Rival 27.5 2022 bike is equipped with the RST GILA fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on Rival 27.5 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ 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 Rival 27.5 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 145 cm – 185 cm (4.76 ft – 6.07 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.