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Origin
The Solution occupies Author's lowest hardtail price point — a true 29er with mechanical simplicity and hydraulic brakes. It's a reliable starter trail bike for riders new to mountain biking who want modern wheel size and disc brakes without jumping to mid-range pricing. The Solution ASL version offers the same spec in women's specific geometry.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Alloy 6061 29" with inner cable routing, available sizes 17"/19"/21"
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Alivio/Altus 27-speed: MT101 crankset 40-30-22T; HG200-9 freewheel 11-36T
- Brakes
- TEKTRO HD-M280, disc hydraulic, 6" rotors
- Wheels
- AUTHOR Xenon 29" rims, 32 holes; QUANDO Disc hubs
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Hydraulic disc brakes at the lowest Author hardtail price
- Modern 69° head angle at entry level
- VITTORIA Barzo tyres outclass generic entry-level rubber
−Weaknesses
- 14.9 kg is heavy — limits enthusiast riding
- Triple crankset is mechanically complex vs modern 1x systems
- RST Blaze ML fork is the most basic in Author's lineup
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