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AuthorTraction
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Origin
The Traction steps up from the Solution with double-butted tubing (thinner walls at low-stress points for weight saving), an RST air-sprung fork, and Shimano Deore rather than Alivio. The air fork significantly improves trail sensitivity compared to oil/coil entry units. The wider 2.25" VITTORIA Barzo tyres also improve off-road grip over the Solution's 2.10".
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Specifications
- Frame
- Double-butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29", inner cable routing
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore 20-speed: M4100-2 crankset 36-26T; CS-M4100-10 cassette 11-42T; Shimano Deore front+rear derailleur
- Brakes
- TEKTRO HD-M530, disc hydraulic, 7" rotors
- Wheels
- AUTHOR Radon hubs, 32 holes; AUTHOR Xenon TRC 29" rims, 32 holes
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Air fork is a meaningful upgrade over coil/oil entry units
- Shimano Deore reliability and wide gear range
- Foldable 2.25" Vittoria Barzo tyre improves grip and compliance
−Weaknesses
- 13.3 kg is still moderately heavy
- TEKTRO discs step down from Shimano on comparable builds
- Double-butted alloy can't match carbon frame stiffness-to-weight
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