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Origin
The Sector sits between the Modus (entry carbon, TEKTRO brakes) and the Magnum (top carbon, FOX SC, XT throughout) — a step up in component quality with XT/SLX brakes and either Fox or RockShox Recon air fork, while keeping the cost below flagship. It has tracked Author's component evolution: transitioning from 2×10 to 1×12 Shimano systems and adopting modern thru-axle geometry.
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Specifications
- Frame
- AUTHOR B carbon monocoque 29", thru-axle, available in sizes 17.5"/19"/21"
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX or XT 1×12-speed depending on build year; single chainring 34-36T; wide-range cassette 10-51T
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT disc hydraulic (current); SHIMANO SLX on select builds
- Wheels
- MAVIC Crossmax 29 CL UST on top builds; AUTHOR carbon or alloy wheels on mid builds (build-dependent)
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Carbon weight with real brakes (XT/SLX vs TEKTRO on Modus)
- MAVIC Crossmax UST wheels on top builds
- Air fork from RockShox or FOX rather than RST
−Weaknesses
- Middle-child positioning makes the case for each step up and down
- Weight and specs vary significantly by year — verify build before buying used
- AUTHOR B carbon is not the same layup as the Magnum's race-spec fibre
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