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Origin
The Modus (Modum in older brand data) is Author's value-positioned carbon hardtail — a 29er that gets you a genuine Toray carbon frame with air suspension and hydraulic disc brakes at a mid-range price. It slots between the alloy Traction/Context bikes and the premium Sector/Magnum, offering carbon weight savings without the top-spec component investment.
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Specifications
- Frame
- AUTHOR carbon Toray T700/800 monocoque 29", 1.5" tapered head tube, 15×100 mm thru front / 12×142 mm rear thru-axle
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore 22-speed: M5100-B2 Boost crankset 36-26T; Deore front+rear derailleur; Shimano CS-M5100-11 cassette 11-42T
- Brakes
- TEKTRO HD-M530, disc hydraulic, 6"/7" rotors
- Wheels
- AUTHOR Helium/Krypton hubs (15×100 mm thru front); AUTHOR Xenon TRC 29" rims, 32 holes
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Genuine Toray carbon frame at mid-range price
- Air fork and hydraulic disc brakes standard
- Modern 69° head angle suits trail riding
−Weaknesses
- RST fork quality is a step below Fox/RockShox on Magnum/Sector
- TEKTRO brakes are adequate but fade on long descents
- At 12 kg, carbon weight advantage is moderate vs good alloy builds
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