Specialist Bikes Guides

Guides to help you find the right ride for you.

Written by Auren engineer and founder Will. Get nerdy on every aspect of finding your perfect bike.

The Forks Guide
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The Forks Guide

Carbon, steel or titanium: how fork choice changes ride feel, weight and handling.

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The Ultimate Pinion Gearbox Guide
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The Ultimate Pinion Gearbox Guide

Sealed, low-maintenance gearing built into the frame, and why riders switch to it.

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The Bike Materials Guide
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The Bike Materials Guide

Titanium, carbon, steel and aluminium, compared on ride, durability and value.

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How to Choose the Right Road Bike
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How to Choose the Right Road Bike

Geometry, fit and intent: matching a road build to the riding you actually do.

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How to Get the Right Adventure / Hardtail Bike
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How to Get the Right Adventure Bike

Hardtail geometry, clearance and rack mounts for bikepacking and rough terrain.

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How to Find the Right Gravel Bike
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How to Find the Right Gravel Bike

Tyre clearance, gearing and frame feel for mixed-surface and long-distance riding.

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The Ultimate T47 Bottom Bracket Guide
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The Ultimate T47 Bottom Bracket Guide

Why threaded T47 is the standard for titanium: stiffness, serviceability and silence.

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