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	Aura XR52019 Author	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Gravel
Weight	21.8 lbs
	3.0
Frame	Aluminum
	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	Mechanical Disc


	105
Drivetrain	2 × 11
Brand Site	en.author.eu
Summary	The Author Aura XR5 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

Aura XR5

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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)

39 mph

Aura XR5

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Aura XR52019 Author

Frame	triple butted alloy 6061 Color: Grey-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) Type: Rigid

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) Type: Mechanical 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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