Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork RST CAPA
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
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 29" (ASL)
Suspension Fork
RST Capa 29 ML lock out (80 mm)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO Acera
Front Derailleur
SHIMANO Altus (31.8)
Shift Levers
SHIMANO Acera (27)
Cassette
SHIMANO HG400-9 11-34 (9)
Crank
SUNTOUR NCX 44-32-22 teeth 170 mm cranks
Chain
KMC Z9
Pedals
AUTHOR Non Slip alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
QUANDO 32 holes
Rear Hub
QUANDO 32 holes
Rims
AUTHOR Argon 29 32 holes
Spokes
black stainless steel 2.0 mm
Tires
AUTHOR Speed Master 29"x 1.75"
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO V
Cockpit
Stem
UNO adjustable
Handlebar
AUTHOR 25 mm 660 / 680 mm
Grips
AUTHOR ErgoGrip Lock
Seat
Saddle
AUTHOR Area Gel
Seatpost
AUTHOR alloy (27.2)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 614 mm | 634 mm | 655 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 568 mm | 588 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 mm | 1075 mm | 1096 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 145 cm | 155 cm | 170 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 158 cm | 172 cm | 185 cm |
Model Overview
Stratos ASL is an Author Stratos model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid 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.
Hybrid bikes average weight
Hybrid bikes weigh an average of 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
With a weight of 13.9 kg (30.64 lbs), Author bike is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Hybrid bike weight is 0.36% lower than this one.
Stratos ASL components
Fork
The Stratos ASL comes factory-installed with the RST CAPA fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Stratos ASL model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Stratos ASL comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
Stratos ASL comes in 3 sizes, that range from 145 cm – 185 cm (4.76 ft – 6.07 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.