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    Aura XR22026 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		24.7 lbs
    3.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 10
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Aura XR2 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper 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)

    33 mph

    Aura XR2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Aura XR22026 Author
    Frame

    triple butted alloy (max. tyre size 45 mm)

    Color: Red

    Fork

    AUTHOR alloy, 1.5" tapered

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    AUTHOR alloy, rise 15 mm, 660/680 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Guru

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO Cues 6000

    Crank

    SHIMANO Cues 6030-1, 42 teeth, 172,5/175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO Cues 6000 (10)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO CS-LG300-10, 11-48 teeth (10)

    Chain

    KMC XGlide

    Brakes

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

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    AUTHOR Oxygen TRC, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel 2.0 mm

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    PANARACER Gravel King SK Sport, 700 x 38c (max. tyre size 45 mm)

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