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    Ronin2023 Author
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		26.0 lbs
    3.4
    Frame
    		Steel
    		Steel
    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 Ronin is a steel 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
    Ronin
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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

    Ronin

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Ronin2023 Author
    Frame

    triple butted cromoly

    Colors: Silver; Black-Matt / Red

    Fork

    cromoly 700C

    Stem

    AUTHOR alloy

    Handlebar

    PROMAX 420 / 440 / 460 mm

    Saddle

    AUTHOR Guru

    Seatpost

    AUTHOR alloy (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 SRD 21, 32 holes

    Spokes

    black stainless steel1.8 mm

    Front Hub

    QUANDO Road Disc, 32 holes

    Rear Hub

    QUANDO Road Disc, 32 holes

    Tires

    PANARACER Gravel King SK Sport 700 × 38c

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