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    Aura XR22024 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		24.0 lbs
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		Sora
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Aura XR2 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Aura XR2
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    Gear Range

    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)

    38 mph

    Aura XR2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Aura XR22024 Author
    Frame

    triple butted dural 6061

    Color: Blue

    Fork

    AUTHOR dural 1.5" tapered

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR rise 15 mm, 9°, 660 / 680 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Guru

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Sora

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO Sora

    Crank

    PROWHEEL RPL, 48-32 teeth, 172.5 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Sora (18)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG400-9, 11-32 (9)

    Chain

    SHIMANO HG53

    Brakes

    SHIMANO BR-UR300, disc hydraulic (160 mm rotors)

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    JALCO SRD 21, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO Road Disc, 12 × 100 mm thru front axle, 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO Road Disc, 12 × 100 mm thru front axle, 32 holes

    Tires

    PANARACER Gravel King SK Sport 700 × 38C (40-622)

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