Grimpeur par excellence, Alberto Contador n’a bien évidemment pas laissé le poids aux oubliettes, même si Aurum précise que la légèreté n’a pas constitué l’axe de développement premier. Norco’s new 200-millimeter Aurum DH Race bike. Across the six available frame sizes the stack and reach figures are closely comparable to most other like-minded race bikes out there, being a smidge more relaxed than the Specialized Tarmac, and a hair more aggressive than the BMC Teammachine SLR01. Road-Bike Drivetrains. Concealed cables have become a common feature of new bike releases, but Aurum’s approach is slightly different to most and sees the cables enter below the top headset bearing. This means that you can easily change the headset spacers, headset top cap or even the normal top headset bearing just as you would on an older bike. The other two bikes are built with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. It's just a preview of a bike that we will conduct a long term review on. It’s also worth noting that the Zipp SL components on my test sample are on the less-forgiving end of the compliance spectrum — there are plenty of opportunities to add or subtract stiffness through changing the cockpit components. This is rare for a brand new bike company, and there are many more established performance brands not offering this. Perhaps the only sticking point for me is with the 73º seat tube angle that features on all sizes. Experienced bike handlers will likely enjoy the feedback the Magma provides. However, while that frame figure isn’t class-leading, it quickly makes up for that by allowing total control in component selection. Throw a leg over one and you’ll be converted, too. La gamme Aurum Magma est disponible en six tailles, articulée autour de trois configurations de montage : Shimano/Lightweight (à 11 999 €), Shimano/Enve ( à 9 799 €) et SRAM/ZIPP (à 9 999 €). 6 sizes: 505|370, 525|376, 545|384, 567|392, 589|400, 615|408, stack|reach. The initial goal was to keep the frame weight below 850 … Bike fits are trending more forward and a traditional 73º figure is likely going to be a little slack for some. Mechanical drivetrains will make use of this port. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2019 Norco Aurum A1. However, in the current form, you’ll need to cut the end of the brake hose if that lower headset bearing ever needs replacing. My sample was setup with moto-style brakes, and with the rear brake hose entering the frame on the wrong side. Le boitier de pédalier BB386 Evo s’inscrit dans le prolongement du tube diagonal aérodynamique. From the front the Magma offers a clean aesthetic. This figure is indeed a few millimetres higher (slower) than what Contador and Basso would have likely raced with, and so I can’t help but think they’ve purposefully detuned the fit and handling in order to reach wider appeal. As the ultimate DH park rig, the Aurum Aluminum will happily crank out park lap after park lap throughout the season. There’s no denying that the latest bikes with fully concealed cable routing look great, but such innovation has introduced other obvious compromises. And while I can tell you that the bike rides nicely, it’s really the simplicity of component compatibility that makes it an appealing offering. Similarly, I think Aurum could have gone one step further with the design of that cable port plate. It is a lively bike that can not only devour drops and chunder, but also feels flickable enough that you can look for fun lines to pop off of. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content, deals & events. Norco Aurum A7 2018 Mountain Bike Written by: Matt Cooper Rating: 8.3 out of 10 based on 182 reviews. This model is €9,999. And while there’s an element of truth to that, the Magma still manages to ride and feel as good as any other top-tier bike I’ve ridden in recent times. Aurum bikes are not yet available in the USA. Everyone who rides the Aurum raves about it. Bikes at this price point should look like a premium product, and Aurum has absolutely nailed that element. We’ve known for some time that former Grand Tour winners Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso were cooking up a new bike company — it’s been kept about as quiet as a jackhammer played through a megaphone. It’s a high-end all-round road racing bike which purposefully winds the innovation clock back to offer less integration than much of its closest competitors. It's just a preview of a bike that we will conduct a long term review on. With time Aurum hopes to complement that distribution model with a network of trusted retailers to stock and sell their products. Aurum is the new bike brand of Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso (the two are also partners in Bend36 skincare). – AURUM Magma ECT frameset (Experience Carbon Technology) Looks like an underwhelming bike for an overwhelming price. That last one is €11,999 (approx AU$17,000), €500 more than the bargain-priced S-Works Tarmac SL 7. Pour élever la rigidité, et proposer l’efficacité et le haut niveau de performances souhaité, le Magma est pensé. And perhaps Gisbert is correct. However you’re free to use an IS-type headset. Whether it’s an uphill attack or a high-speed sprint, there’s just no sign of the bike yielding when pushed hard. Shimano Ultegra RS700 C30 tubeless wheelset review. Norco Aurum Bike Review | Sweet Beast of Coquitlam. The stock Zipp components do little to aid compliance. by Dirt HQ. Further premium details include the aforementioned CeramicSpeed bottom brackets fitted to the complete bikes, while even the stock headset bearings are stainless steel for added durability. This bike feels like a purebred downhill racer with a geometry that gobbles up gnarly and steep lines with ease. As the ultimate DH park rig, the Aurum Aluminum will happily crank out park lap after park lap throughout the season. Allègement du confinement – Nouvelle attestation de déplacement : non, vous ne pouvez toujours pas rouler en groupe ! Even the base model version, the Aurum C7.3, comes with an SLX cassette that's been reduced to 7 speeds. When Dan Stanbridge (one half of the Dirt Norco WC race team) first declared interest in taking the Dirt downhill team off Intense and onto Norco he was met with uncontrollable laughter here in the office. The focus on the front of the bike suggests Aurum sought aerodynamic benefit, but perhaps hasn’t gone to the same level of detail that some more established brands have. The tiniest of components, from the thru-axles, to the low-profile alloy bidon cage bolts, to the headset top cap are all specific to Aurum and feature the company’s branding. Norco Aurum Bike Review | Sweet Beast of Coquitlam. I had similar thoughts about the 4 bar durability. Look for our review of the Aurum Magma soon. A few months ago we chose the Aurum as our test vehicle for Shimano’s new Saint groupset – […] There’s the one I tested — effectively a full SRAM factory build — with Red AXS eTap shifting, Zipp 303 Firecrest tubeless wheels, and Zipp SL carbon touchpoints. Norco's new downhill bike, the Aurum, is a drastic departure from the company's traditional look. I certainly prefer a more forward riding position and a zero-offset post will only just let me get the saddle as far forward as I’d like. Small issues aside, the fact that I’m praising a bike that lacks the integration of its counterparts is indeed quite telling. Sam Challis. Carefully curated and thoroughly tested, these are the bikes of the 2020 Bible of Bike Tests, Park City. - Journaliste professionnel depuis 2008 en presse écrite sportive (Collaborateur à Vélo Magazine - L'Equipe) It's not a long term review. Canadian manufacturer Norco is proudly displaying their latest innovation at Sea Otter 2018, the Aurum HSP, a full composite 200mm travel downhill rig with a high single pivot design, available in both 27.5 and 29er wheel sizes. Finally, here was an all new downhill bike from Norco, a bike that truly broke the mould, and it looked bloody good too. C’est en résumé le vélo que. Résultat, le Magma affiche 805 g sur la balance en taille 54. The production version of the Aurum will feature 303 NSW tubeless wheels and a power meter. View and share reviews, comments and questions on mountain bikes. This, however, is the first time that Norco is making the details of the new bike … Either way, the company says its bike is competitive with “other top-level all-rounder type of bikes.”. Like CyclingTips? And if these first two are too pedestrian, then the other Dura-Ace build features Lightweight Meilenstein Evo Disc TL wheels and matching touchpoints. I'm not sure who'd buy this other than Contador's die-hard fans. 59 talking about this. You’d be amazed at how many brands use integrated seatpost wedges that can’t be reached with common tools. For Aurum, that balance trends toward “feeling fast”, a bike that wastes nothing no matter what you give it. – Internal cable routing, standard 28.6mm fork steerer tube For now the brand appears to be focussed on the premium performance market, but Contador didn’t rule out that more affordable options could exist in the future. A forum community dedicated to Mountain Bike owners and enthusiasts. Build it up with a lightweight mechanical groupset, pick some lightweight finishing kit and you’ll easily get this thing well below the UCI’s limit. As the ultimate DH park rig, the Aurum Aluminum will happily crank out park lap after park lap throughout the season. Partager la publication "AURUM BIKES, la marque d’Alberto Contador et Ivan Basso dévoile son premier modèle : le Magma". At a claimed 805 g for a 54 cm frame (Contador’s size), the Aurum Magma is light but not exceptionally so. We even knew that the first model would have disc brakes, a low weight and a carbon construction. The attention to detail on the Aurum HSP1 is exceptional. Un cadre à 850 g qui veut s’installer dans la catégorie hautes performances alliant rigidité, légèreté, confort et aérodynamisme. In development since 2012, the bike was raced throughout the 2013 and 2014 World Cup season by the likes of Jill Kintner and Bryn Atkinson. Despite being a … Even intentionally looking for flex between the seat tube and head tube revealed nothing — this bike is torsionally rigid. – Electronic and mechanical drivetrain compatible The Aurum A offers a DH-proven design in a premium aluminum frame. Les ingénieurs d’AURUM ont ainsi choisi de travailler avec des profils NACA pour le tube de direction, le tube diagonal et les bras de fourche, dont les bords sont tronqués. There are two rubber downtube guards and also fork bumpers integrated into the top tube. Norco Aurum Bike Review | Sweet Beast of Coquitlam. Things to consider when buying cycling products. And that leads me to a point about total customization of cockpit components. All three complete build options are unquestionably high-end. Carefully curated and thoroughly tested, these are the bikes of the 2020 Bible of Bike Tests, Park City. Best of 2020: Panini stickers show who these Tour de France riders really are, Best of 2020: Meet the Babymaker, the terrible e-bike that just raised 4.7 million dollars, Shoddy’s best budget product picks of 2020, Fabio Jakobsen tells the story of his crash and its aftermath, To a brighter future, happy holidays and tailwinds in 2021, Alvarado and Van Aert take victories in Herentals: Daily News Digest, CyclingTips Podcast: The 2020 CyclingTippies, Vos and Van der Poel win in Essen: Daily News Digest, No Canyons for Christmas: Brexit forces delays for UK orders, Does pro cycling have a safety problem? Né de l’expérience des deux ex-coureurs professionnels, c’est un projet de plusieurs années qui les a captivés depuis leur retraite. Le Magma ne délaisse pas pour autant le confort, indispensable. That intentionally high level of stiffness will please those who appreciate bikes that make you feel powerful, and the handling should make most feel like descending legends. – FEA optimized frame tube dimensions and shape for every size – AURUM Magma ECT frameset (Experience Carbon Technology), – CFD optimized aero fork and front triangle, – FEA optimized frame tube dimensions and shape for every size, – Internal cable routing, standard 28.6mm fork steerer tube, – Electronic and mechanical drivetrain compatible, – 6 tailles de cadre : 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, – UCI approved, ISO-4210 safety standard approved, – 27.2mm round seat post with custom hidden wedge, – Fourche : AURUM ECT, 12mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, – Jeu de direction : Tapered 1-1/8” to 1-3/8” Stainless Steel angular bearings, – Axes traversant : AURUM CNC stealth 12mm axles, – Pédalier : Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 52/36T, 11 speed, – Dérailleur arrière : Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, 11 speed, – Dérailleur avant : Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, – Cassette : Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11-30T, 11 speed, – Freins :  Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Hydraulic disc, – Disques :  Shimano Dura-Ace 160mm front, 140mm rear, – Tige de selle : ENVE Carbon 20mm offset, – Selle : Prologo Scratch M5 Nack Hard Black, – Pneus : Schwalbe Pro One Evo 25mm clinche, – Tige de selle : Lightweight Leistungsträger – Offset, – Ruban de cintre :  AURUM Experience 3mm, – Roues : Lightweight Meilenstein Evo Disc TL, – Pneus : Schwalbe Pro One Evo 25mm clincher, – Pédalier : SRAM Red AXS Power Meter, 48/35t, – Dérailleur arrière : SRAM Red Etap AXS, 12-speed, – Cassette : SRAM Red XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-33t, – Freins : SRAM Red eTap AXS, Hydraulic Disc, – Disques : SRAM Centerline XR 160mm front, 140mm rear, – Tige de selle : Zipp SL Speed 20mm Offset. Annoncée en début d’année sous forme de teasing, la marque de vélos lancée par Alberto Contador et Ivan Basso se nomme Aurum Bikes et commence à se dévoiler. all images c. Aurum Bikes. It has a feel that splits the difference between park-bike jumper and glued to the ground. That’s a bike you could likely get under the UCI 6.8kg limit with a set of race wheels and tires without too much trouble. Still, ultra-wide tyres are not the intent here. Recent years have seen the two join forces in running the Continental-level Kometa-Xstra cycling team, which for 2021 changes its name to EOLO-Kometa and will step up to UCI ProTeam ranking (and ride Aurum bikes). The Magma is a bike that loves to be whipped from side to side. Annoncée en début d’année sous forme de teasing, la marque de vélos lancée par Alberto Contador et Ivan Basso se nomme Aurum Bikes et commence à se dévoiler. Many of the latest cleanly integrated bikes work wonderfully, but you’re at the mercy of what the brands figure is the best bar shape, bar angle, or stem angle. However, the company has yet to provide any actual data about the aerodynamic performance of its new bike or how it stacks up against the competition. Share. Prices in U.S. dollars were not available, but in the EU, framesets sell for €4,099 (USD 4,778 at publication time) with complete bikes starting at €9,799 (USD 11,421 at publication time). Pour élever la rigidité, et proposer l’efficacité et le haut niveau de performances souhaité, le Magma est pensé avec une rigidité latérale élevée au niveau du boîtier de pédalier et conçu avec une haute rigidité de torsion. Routed correctly (with the hoses crossing over each other for my moto-style brake setup), the issue would be reduced, but perhaps not entirely removed. Prices in U.S. dollars were not available, but in the EU, framesets sell for €4,099 (USD 4,778 at publication time) with complete bikes starting at €9,799 (USD 11,421 at publication time). We at least knew it was a Norco… Le premier modèle d’Aurum se nomme Magma et entend s’inscrire dans la catégorie des vélos de course ultime. That fear is greatly reduced with a bike like the Magma. Le Magma ne délaisse pas pour autant le confort, indispensable. The two-time Giro d’Italia winner Ivan Basso (aged 42) has nothing, zilch, nada, zip, to do with the 43-year-old Italian Basso bicycle company. This bike takes the integrated bump stops, which were popularized on the original Aurum, one step further. We have a review bike on order. There are no Campagnolo build options for now, but Basso did suggest there’s always the frameset option. L’UCI présente un nouveau protocole sur les commotions cérébrales. Prices in U.S. dollars were not available, but in the EU, framesets sell for €4,099 (USD 4,778 at publication time) with complete bikes starting at €9,799 (USD 11,421 at publication time). Mountain Bike Reviews Forum. Truncated airfoil-shaped tubes are found at the front of the bike, but not the rear. The bike also sports the modern amenities you’d expect from a carbon down-hill bike, including a tapered head tube, press-fit bottom bracket and ISCG-05 tabs for mounting a chainguide. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2020 Norco Aurum HSP C2. Stay tuned for more on the Aurum. Ces derniers ont été soigneusement façonnés et optimisés à l’aide d’un logiciel de calcul dynamique des fluides (CFD), individuellement pour chaque taille de cadre. Huge selection of mountain bikes from brands such … BYO tool. The frame defies current trends by connecting the seat stays at the very top of the seat tube. At a claimed 805 g for a 54 cm frame (Contador’s size), the Aurum Magma is light but not exceptionally so. One bike that has fuelled the interest is the new Norco Aurum HSP. Competitors turned close friends, Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso rode against and alongside each other throughout their riding careers. Contador et Basso auraient souhaité avoir tout au long de leur carrière. – 27.2mm round seat post with custom hidden wedge AURUM is the exclusive bicycle brand created by Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso. Pet Supplies. The Magma offers plenty of room around a measured 29.5 mm tyre (not pictured). If this new Aurum looks strangely familiar that’s probably because you’ve already seen it. There is one common misconception I’d like to clear up here before we continue. The company did its initial designs in CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), and verified them with 3D-printed models in a wind tunnel. Né de l’expérience des deux ex-coureurs professionnels, c’est un projet de plusieurs années qui les a captivés depuis leur retraite. Le cadre présente des bases courtes et surdimensionnées, et le boitier de pédalier est abaissé. Other frame features include a minimalist integrated seat post wedge to hold that regular round post in place, something that’s angled so that any multi-tool or torque wrench can be used without issue – it works well, too. About the Norco Aurum HSP C1 The Aurum HSP was created for one single purpose: to be the fastest downhill mountain bike available. It's not a long term review. We’ve been doing this longer than anyone. Most drop the seat stays in order to improve compliance through the seat tube while dropping weight and improving aerodynamics. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2019 Norco Aurum A1 Bike Aurum will offer a lifetime warranty on its products. – BB386Evo bottom bracket I had similar thoughts about the 4 bar durability. – UCI approved, ISO-4210 safety standard approved Along with the grand reveal of the teased brand name comes the company’s first model, the Magma. What do you believe are the biggest benefits in overall design compared to the old bike? And while the obvious thought is that they’re just faces to assist in selling generic bikes to their countless adoring fans, it’s thankfully not that. That said, while so many high-end bikes are extremely similar, they do have subtle differences, and I believe the Magma’s defining element is its stiffness. However, my bigger concern is with the internal cable routing. L’aérodynamisme a constitué un axe de travail et de réflexion important dès le début du projet pour les deux anciens coureurs. Flush-fitting bolt-up axles are provided as stock. All production bikes will be fitted with Aurum-branded bar tape and bar-end plugs, too (they weren’t included on my sample). It fits into the same category as many other recent road bike releases in that it’s a race bike that aims to find the “balance” between low weight, comfort, efficiency and some amount of aerodynamics. But the trade-off is a lack of absolute comfort or an impressive figure on the scales. Considering how everyone is drooling over the SL7, which is slighlty more expensive I don't see how this is much different. Expect to pay €4,099 (approx AU$6,750) for a frameset, with complete bikes starting from €9,799 (approx AU$16,150). Just a few weeks back, Norco was nice enough to send over a big bike box. Another aero element sees the cables kept inline with the frame and tucked in at the front of the head tube. Headtube angle: 63.5 degrees, BB-height about 13.75 inches. The Norco Aurum platform was launched in 2013 and brought a revolutionary design for the brand, being piloted by the Dirt Norco team the bikes showed a huge amount of potential that Norco was back to plant their flag in the downhill racing scene once again. Aurum has used two different fork offsets (50 and 44 mm) in order to retain a consistent trail figure of 59-60 mm across the size range. The Sight VLT 27.5 also sports a much shorter wheelbase at 1,218mm, that’s over 60mm or roughly 2.44 inches shorter than the VLT 29. Aurum’s approach is somewhat more old school, but certainly, there will be many who prefer the aesthetics that come with it. Huge selection of mountain bikes from brands such … This Norco Aurum A7 2018 Mountain Bike review from the Mountain Bikes category is aimed to aid you when deciding which product is right for you. The Aurum Magma comes in a simpler black, too. Segmenting that cable port plate (much like the split headset spacer designs of more integrated bikes) could allow for you to disconnect the front brake hose and replace the lower headset bearing. Gravity Tune sizing was developed on the Aurum doanhill bike, and is now found on all new Norco dual suspension bikes going forward. The bike’s lead designer, Gisbert, believe it’s a non-issue. AURUM will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, unless these third parties are its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensee, partners, website hosting providers, or other subjects that cooperate with AURUM in managing the website. Meanwhile, Basso added that they’re already working on new models, suggesting that a gravel bike is likely the next thing we’ll see from them. Roues RAR Even GX : la nouvelle ligne off-road, TRIATHLON – Cannes propose un nouveau parcours distance M en 2021, Deux coureurs amateurs sélectionnés pour passer pros grâce à la Zwift Academy Road, L’équipe B&B Hotels-Vital Concept p/b KTM présente son nouveau maillot pour la saison 2021, L’équipe Bahrain McLaren devient le Team Bahrain Victorious pour 2021, François Pervis signe officiellement avec MF Carbon Cycles, Le nouveau maillot de l’équipe Bora – Hansgrohe, Le nouveau maillot de l’équipe AG2R CITROËN TEAM pour la saison 2021, Cédric Gosse élu Président de la Fédération Française de Triathlon. These increased dimensions combined with the 64-degree head tube angle give the bike a whopping 1,280mm (50.39 inches) wheelbase. Fuji Jari 1.5 gravel bike review. With the guidance of an experienced carbon bike designer, a Taiwan-based frame manufacturer, and a few others, the two retired pro cyclists have indeed been hands-on in requesting what they want from a bike and testing multiple prototype iterations in the process. Les cadres Magma sont fabriqués sur des moules en acier usinés de haute précision. Performant quel que soit le terrain et le profil de pratique. In that sense it reminds me of the newly stiffened BMC Teammachine SLR01. Un travail en profondeur sur l’efficacité aérodynamique du Magma a été effectué. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2020 Norco Aurum A1. Each of those options can be had in the tested Glacier Blue paint, or a black version that saves a little weight, too. I know Contador and Basso believe this, and their influence can be felt in the Magma. L’Aurum Magma est également disponible en kit cadre à 4 099 €, Spécificités du cadre Aurum Magma : The bottom bracket drop is kept at a common 71 mm figure, with the exception of the smallest size which drops to 74 mm. How has the response been to the Aurum line? AURUM is the brand, and Magma is the first model, the ultimate racing road bike – fast everywhere – created, designed and tested by Alberto and Ivan. View and share reviews, comments and questions on mountain bikes. Le tube de selle de diamètre 27,2mm  s’affine par contre dans sa partie basse à la jonction avec le boitier de pédalier. It’s available as a frameset or in three complete build options. Le premier modèle de la gamme a été présenté : le Magma. Les champs obligatoires sont indiqués avec *. Un travail en profondeur sur l’efficacité aérodynamique du Magma a été effectué. The materials, methods, and tube shapes used here aren’t really different from what many other high-end carbon bikes are using. Multiple Grand Tour winners Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso have launched their own bike brand. The Aurum Magma isn’t a cheap product in any configuration, and that’s clearly not intended from a brand name that literally means “gold”. I like these #s better. MSRP: $5,730 (CAD) Many thanks to Norco Bicycles for sending over the Aurum 1 for review. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Contador described it as “racing colour”. The Aurum Magma is exactly the type of all-round bike that Contador and Basso would have picked when they were racing. We have a review bike on order. 29 septembre 2020 5 octobre 2020 0 Commentaires aérodynimque, Alberto Contador, Aurum Bikes, confort, gamme, Ivan Basso, légèreté, Magma, Marque, modèle, nouveau, nouveautés, poids, prix, rigidité, vélo Temps de lecture : 7 minutes. The lower 1 3/8″ headset bearing is trapped by the brake hoses, but at least you can easily get to it for cleaning. I bet it doesn't really impress too much. The geometry of the UCI-approved Magma certainly confirms it’s a race bike, but thankfully Aurum hasn’t made it excessively low or long. That wide down tube plays host to a BB386EVO bottom bracket shell. Perhaps the bigger question is whether Aurum has done enough to differentiate itself from other pre-existing premium options within this over-saturated market. However, the Magma isn’t perfect, and I’m not talking about the vague aerodynamic claims. Another temporary fix could be to wrap the contacting area of the steerer in a slick, anti-abrasion tape. Aurum states that the fork and front triangle were optimised with aerodynamics in mind, and that’s evident by the use of widely-used NACA truncated airfoil profiles, notably seen at the head tube, down tube, top tube and slender fork blades. Many of us will recall the days of the VPS and Shore bikes. et c'est ac... Bonjour, Cyclisme 3.0 : que valent les applications pour home-trainer ? We have a review bike on order. “For the rear brake hose, guide the hose around the steerer on the opposite side of the lever (for Moto style, with rear brake on the left hand, guide the hose around the right side of the steerer tube). ZWIFT ACADEMY ROAD : la course au contrat Pro démarre ce dimanche ! Norco Aurum C7.3 2017 Mountain Bike Review, Comparison, Specification Specification Available colours: black/red 7 gears (7 speed Sram GX 1 shifters) Pedals are 2020 Intense M29 Elite Bike. – CFD optimized aero fork and front triangle In many ways the Aurum is a difficult bike to fault. Aurum uses regular flat mount brake adapters. Look for our review of the Aurum Magma soon. Aurum’s designers focussed on the front half of the bike for aerodynamic optimisations. I expressed surprise when they mentioned this and they spoke to some things they learned with the Aurum HSP. Although just a small opening, the front-facing cable port is open to the elements. 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