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Guru 2.0

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Weight21.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesShimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Guru 2.0
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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)

36 mph

Guru 2.0

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 monocoque (max. tyre size 700 x 47C)

Tire Clearance47c

ColorTitan-Matt / Black

Fork

AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 monocoque, 1.5" tapered

Stem

FSA NS SMR-II

Handlebar

FSA A-Wing, 420/440 mm

Saddle

PROLOGO Scratch M5 Space AGX Tirox

Seatpost

FSA Comet SBO alloy (27.2)

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO GRX 822

Crank

SHIMANO GRX 820-1, 42 teeth, 172,5/175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO GRX 610 (12)

Cassette

SHIMANO CS-M7100-12, 10-45 teeth (12)

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

SHIMANO GRX 410, disc hydraulic (160 mm rotors)

TypeShimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC Allroad CL 700 wheel set, 24 holes

Spokes

MAVIC

Front Hub

MAVIC Allroad CL 700, wheel set, 24 holes, 12 x 100 mm thru front axle, 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle

Rear Hub

MAVIC Allroad CL 700, wheel set, 24 holes, 12 x 100 mm thru front axle, 12 x 142 mm thru rear axle

Tires

PANARACER Gravel King X1, foldable, 700 x 45C (max. tyre size 700 x 47C)

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Last updated May 30