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Origin
The Grand is Author's practical city commuter — a no-nonsense trekking bike with 29" wheels for smooth rolling, a lockout suspension fork for rough surfaces, hydraulic discs for all-weather stopping, and a wide 27-speed drivetrain for any gradient. It's not a performance bike; it's the reliable daily rider that starts every morning and arrives on time.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Alloy 6061 29" hydroformed, available sizes 16"/18"/20"/22"
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Alivio 27-speed: PROWHEEL Zephyr 48-36-26T crankset; Shimano Alivio rear derailleur; Shimano Altus front derailleur; HG200-9 cassette 11-36T; KMC Z9 chain
- Brakes
- TEKTRO HD-T280, disc hydraulic, 6" rotors
- Wheels
- AUTHOR Xenon 29" rims, 32 holes; QUANDO Disc hubs
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Hydraulic disc brakes outperform rim brakes in Czech/Baltic weather
- 29" wheel + 1.75" tyre combination rolls fast and handles light off-road
- Wide 27-speed range handles loaded commuting and hills
−Weaknesses
- 14.7 kg is a realistic city bike weight but inhibits carrying up stairs
- Triple chainring drivetrain adds complexity vs modern 1x or internal hub
- RST Vita fork is functional but basic
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