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    Aura XR62020 Author
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		21.4 lbs
    4.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc
    		GRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    en.author.eu

    Summary
    		The Author Aura XR6 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper 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 XR6
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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 XR6

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Aura XR62020 Author
    Frame

    triple butted alloy 6061

    Color: Grey-Matt / Red

    Fork

    AUTHOR carbon 1.5" tapered

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY Road ErgoMax 420 / 440 / 460 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Guru CR

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY 2B Comp (27.2)

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO GRX 810

    Front Derailleur

    SHIMANO GRX 810

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SHIMANO GRX 600 (22)

    Cassette

    SHIMANO HG700-11 11-34 (11)

    Chain

    KMC X11 EL

    Brakes

    SHIMANO GRX 400 disc hydraulic (160 mm rotors)

    Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic 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 × 100 mm thru front axle 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC Allroad Disc CL UST wheel set 20 holes 12 × 100 mm thru front axle 12 × 142 mm thru rear axle

    Tires

    PANARACER Gravel King SK Kevlar 700 × 38c

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