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    Guru2023 Author
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		20.3 lbs
    5.5
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		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 Guru is a carbon frame gravel bike with high-end 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
    Guru
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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

    Guru

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Guru2023 Author
    Frame

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 / M40 monocoque gravel

    Color: Black-Matt / Silver

    Fork

    AUTHOR carbon Toray T700 monocoque gravel, 1.5" tapered

    Stem

    RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis

    Handlebar

    RITCHEY Road ErgoMax, 420 / 440 / 460 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Guru CR

    Seatpost

    RITCHEY 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 HG701-11, 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 UST Disc CL wheel set, 24 holes

    Spokes

    MAVIC

    Front Hub

    MAVIC Allroad UST Disc CL wheel set, 24 holes, 12 × 100 mm thru front axle, 12 × 142 mm rear axle

    Rear Hub

    MAVIC Allroad UST Disc CL wheel set, 24 holes, 12 × 100 mm thru front axle, 12 × 142 mm rear axle

    Tires

    PANARACER Gravel King SK aramid 700 × 38c

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