2016

AUTHOR Simplex

Urban · Cargo/Long-Tail · Unisex
Frame material Aluminum
Groupset Altus, Shimano
Weight 12.5 kg
Wheel size 20
Wheel material Aluminum
Chain Taya Tb-65
Tires Kenda K-193 20" X 1.50"
Brake type Rim
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RRP
Observed price — New
Refurbished price
1 234 €
Likely trade-in value
1 234 €
author Simplex

About this bike

Author engineered the Simplex 2016 as an urban bike in the cargo/long tail segment. Built around an aluminium frame.

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Specifications

CategoryUrban
SubcategoryCargo/Long-Tail
Year2016
Framealloy 7005 folding
Frame materialAluminum
Forkhi-ten
Fork materialSteel
Weight12.5 kg
SuspensionRigid
Colors XXXXXXXX

Components

Groupset Altus, Shimano
Front derailleur .
Rear derailleur SHIMANO Altus
Cassette SHIMANO HG-20-8 11-32 (8)
Chain TAYA TB-65
Crank alloy 52 teeth 170 mm cranks
Brake type Rim
Brakes TEKTRO 855
Handlebar alloy
Stem alloy telescopic
Grips AUTHOR ErgoGrip
Saddle AUTHOR Courier
Seatpost alloy (33.9)
Pedals resin folding

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size 20
Wheel material Aluminum
Rims alloy 28 holes
Spokes black steel 2.0 mm
Tires KENDA K-193 20" x 1.50"
Tire width 1.5"

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