2026

AUTHOR Orion

Mountain · Crosscountry · Unisex

Frame material Aluminum

Groupset XT, SLX

Wheel material Aluminum

Drivetrain 1 X 12

Tires Vittoria Barzo Foldabl...

Brake type Shimano Alivio Hydraul...

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RRP

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Observed price — New

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Refurbished price

1 234 €

Likely trade-in value

1 234 €

About this bike

The Author Orion 2026 sits in the mountain segment in the crosscountry segment. Built around an aluminium frame.

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Specifications

CategoryMountain

SubcategoryCrosscountry

Year2026

Frame materialAluminum

ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL

Fork materialRockshox Recon Silver Rl

SuspensionHardtail, 100Mm

Components

Groupset XT, SLX

Drivetrain 1 X 12

Rear derailleur SHIMANO XT

Brake type Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

Brakes Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc

Handlebar AUTHOR Flatbar alloy, rise 0 mm, 700 / 720 mm

Stem AUTHOR alloy

Saddle AUTHOR Navigator CR

Seatpost AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

Wheels & Tires

Wheel material Aluminum

Rims AUTHOR Helium 29 TRC, 32 holes

Tires VITTORIA Barzo foldable 29" x 2.25"

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