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    Aura XR52020 Author
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    MSRP
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    $1

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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		23.1 lbs
    3.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc
    		GRX 600, GRX 400
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Aura XR5 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic 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)

    36 mph

    Aura XR5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Aura XR52020 Author
    Frame

    triple butted alloy 6061

    Color: Grey-Matt / White

    Fork

    AUTHOR carbon legs, alloy steerer 1.5" tapered

    Stem

    AUTHOR

    Handlebar

    PROMAX 420 / 440 / 460 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Guru CR

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO GRX 400

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO GRX 400

    Crank

    SHIMANO GRX 600 46-30 teeth 172.5 / 175 mm cranks

    Shifters

    SHIMANO GRX 400 (20)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG500-10 11-34 (10)

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    SHIMANO GRX 400 disc hydraulic (160 mm rotors)

    Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    JALCO CR25D 32 holes

    Spokes

    stainless steel hi-ten 2.0 mm black

    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

    RITCHEY Cross Shield kevlar 700 × 35c

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