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AuthorElevation (E-MTB)
e-mtb
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Origin
The Elevation brought Author into the e-MTB market with a fully integrated approach — the 504 Wh Shimano battery disappears inside the alloy frame rather than bolting on externally. The Shimano Steps ecosystem (motor + battery + display) was chosen for its reliability and dealer-service network. At 22 kg with a 100 km+ claimed range, the Elevation targets recreational trail riders who want e-assistance without the visual weight of an external battery.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Double-butted hydroformed alloy 6061 29", integrated battery design, thru-axle
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore 10-speed: Steps E8000 crankset 38T; HG50-10 freewheel 11-36T; KMC e10T e-bike chain
- Brakes
- TRP Slate 4 disc hydraulic, 7" rotors
- Wheels
- AUTHOR E-Krypton 29" rims, 32 holes; AUTHOR Helium/Xenon thru-axle hubs
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Fully integrated 504 Wh battery looks clean and protects against damage
- Shimano Steps ecosystem is reliable and widely serviceable
- TRP Slate 4 brakes are e-bike-rated for heavier stopping loads
−Weaknesses
- 22 kg is heavy even for e-MTB standards
- 10-speed Deore is showing age compared to 12-speed modern e-MTB builds
- RST F1RST fork quality doesn't match Bosch/FOX builds at this weight
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