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Aura XR5

An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Weight21.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Aura XR5
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Aura XR5

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
50cm

5'2" – 5'7"

52cm

5'6" – 5'11"

54cm

5'9" – 6'3"

56cm

6'1" – 6'5"

58cm

6'3" – 6'9"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

triple butted alloy 6061

ColorGrey-Matt / White

Fork

AUTHOR carbon legs, alloy steerer 1.5" tapered

Stem

RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

Handlebar

RITCHEY Road EvoMax 420 / 440 / 460 mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Aura CR

Seatpost

RITCHEY 2B Comp (27.2)

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO 105

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO 105

Crank

SHIMANO Compact 50-34 teeth 170 / 172.5 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO 105 (22)

Cassette

SHIMANO R7000 11-34 (11)

Chain

KMC X11 EL

Brakes

REVER MCX2 disc mechanical (160 mm rotors)

TypeMechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC Allroad Disc CL UST wheel set 20 holes

Spokes

MAVIC

Front Hub

MAVIC Allroad Disc CL UST wheel set 20 holes 12 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm rear axle

Rear Hub

MAVIC Allroad Disc CL UST wheel set 20 holes 12 x 100 mm thru front axle 12 x 142 mm rear axle

Tires

VITTORIA Terreno Dry kevlar 700 x 38c (40mm)

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Last updated November 8

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