{"id":38205,"date":"2022-06-16T14:22:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T12:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=683933"},"modified":"2022-06-16T14:28:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T12:28:23","slug":"the-e6000-aurum-magma-essentia-is-basso-and-contadors-cheaper-superbike","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/the-e6000-aurum-magma-essentia-is-basso-and-contadors-cheaper-superbike\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u20ac6,000 Aurum Magma Essentia is Basso and Contador\u2019s cheaper superbike"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 16 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Aurum Magma Essentia is a cheaper and more comfortable addition to Ivan Basso and Alberto Contador\u2019s bike range.<\/p>\n

The Grand Tour winners turned bike designers claim the Essentia retains the \u201cessence\u201d of the Aurum Magma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The original Magma arrived in September 2020 as the duo\u2019s first release and is an all-round race bike with a 800g-frame, costing almost \u00a39,000.<\/p>\n

The Magma Essentia shares the Magma\u2019s aggressive geometry and is claimed to be as aerodynamic. Unsurprisingly, therefore, the Magma Essentia\u2019s profile is very similar to that of the Magma.<\/p>\n

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The frame has a mix of lightweight and aero elements.<\/span><\/figcaption> Aurum<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Like the Magma, it has a large, traditional rear triangle instead of dropped seatstays, which Aurum claims improves responsiveness when climbing, while D-shaped frame tubes are said to reduce aerodynamic drag.<\/p>\n

The Magma Essentia is heavier and less stiff, though, according to Aurum.<\/p>\n

The Magma Essentia frameset is optimised for 25mm to 28mm tyres but has clearance for 30mm-wide rubber.<\/p>\n

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Aurum\u2019s description suggests more of an endurance focus.<\/span><\/figcaption> Aurum<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Aurum says the Magma Essentia is for \u201cadvanced training\u201d and, like the Magma, for competition.<\/p>\n

But only the Magma is sufficient for \u201cpro competition\u201d, according to the brand.<\/p>\n

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The bike is available in blue or grey colourways.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Aurum Magma Essentia specs<\/h2>\n

Starting at \u20ac5,699 for complete builds, the Aurum Magma Essentia comes with the new 12-speed Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2<\/a> or SRAM Force eTap AXS<\/a> groupsets.<\/p>\n

Unlike the Magma, the Magma Essentia is not for sale as a frameset only.<\/p>\n

The Magma Essentia builds are about a kilo heavier than the Magma, with a claimed weight in size 54 of 7.7kg in the SRAM Force eTap AXS build and 7.5kg with Shimano Ultegra.<\/p>\n

Both builds come with a choice of deep-section carbon wheelsets from Zipp or ENVE.<\/p>\n

Aurum Magma Essentia Shimano Ultegra<\/h3>\n
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Choose from Shimano or SRAM\u2019s second-tier electronic shifting.<\/span><\/figcaption> Aurum <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
  • Cranks<\/strong>: Shimano Ultegra 52\/36 12-speed<\/li>\n
  • Rear derailleur<\/strong>: Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed<\/li>\n
  • Front derailleur<\/strong>: Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed<\/li>\n
  • Cassette<\/strong>: Shimano Ultegra, 11-30t 12-speed<\/li>\n
  • Chain<\/strong>: Shimano Ultegra 12-speed<\/li>\n
  • Brakes<\/strong>: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc<\/li>\n
  • Brake rotors<\/strong>: Shimano Ultegra 160mm front, 140mm rear<\/li>\n
  • Stem<\/strong>: Deda Zero 100<\/li>\n
  • Bars<\/strong>: Deda Zero 100<\/li>\n
  • Bottom bracket<\/strong>: Rotor PF4624<\/li>\n
  • Seatpost<\/strong>: Deda Zero 100<\/li>\n
  • Saddle<\/strong>: Prologo Scratch M5 Pass Tirox<\/li>\n
  • Wheels<\/strong>: Zipp 303s \/ ENVE Foundation 45<\/li>\n
  • Tyres<\/strong>: Challenge Strada TLR 25mm<\/li>\n
  • Price<\/strong>: \u20ac6,999 (ENVE) \/ \u20ac6,299 (Zipp) (International pricing is to be confirmed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    Aurum Magma SRAM Force AXS<\/h3>\n
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    The Force AXS build is 200g heavier than the Shimano alternative.<\/span><\/figcaption> Aurum<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
    • Cranks<\/strong>: SRAM Force AXS 48\/35t<\/li>\n
    • Rear derailleur<\/strong>: SRAM Force AXS, 12-speed<\/li>\n
    • Front derailleur<\/strong>: SRAM Force AXS<\/li>\n
    • Cassette<\/strong>: SRAM Force AXS 10-33t, 12-speed<\/li>\n
    • Chain<\/strong>: SRAM Force 12-speed<\/li>\n
    • Brakes<\/strong>: SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc<\/li>\n
    • Brake rotors<\/strong>: SRAM Force Paceline 160mm front, 140mm rear<\/li>\n
    • Stem<\/strong>: Bars: Deda Zero 100<\/li>\n
    • Bottom bracket<\/strong>: SRAM<\/li>\n
    • Seatpost<\/strong>: Deda Zero 100<\/li>\n
    • Saddle<\/strong>: Prologo Scratch M5 Pass Tirox<\/li>\n
    • Wheels<\/strong>: Zipp 303s \/ ENVE Foundation 45<\/li>\n
    • Tyres<\/strong>: Challenge Strada TLR 25mm<\/li>\n
    • Price<\/strong>: \u20ac6,399 (ENVE) \/ \u20ac5,699 (Zipp)<\/li>\n<\/ul>

      Aurum Magma Essentia geometry<\/h2>\n
      <\/colgroup>
      \ufeffSize<\/th>48<\/th>51<\/th>54<\/th>56<\/th>58<\/th>61<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Stack (mm)<\/td>506<\/td>525<\/td>545<\/td>567<\/td>589<\/td>615<\/td> <\/tr>
      Reach (mm)<\/td>370<\/td>376<\/td>384<\/td>392<\/td>400<\/td>408<\/td> <\/tr>
      Seat tube angle (degrees)<\/td>74<\/td>73<\/td>23<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td> <\/tr>
      Top tube (mm)<\/td>515<\/td>536<\/td>551<\/td>565<\/td>580<\/td>596<\/td> <\/tr>
      Head tube angle (degrees)<\/td>71<\/td>71.6<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td> <\/tr>
      Fork Offset (mm)<\/td>50<\/td>50<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td>44<\/td> <\/tr>
      Fork trail (mm)<\/td>60<\/td>60<\/td>59<\/td>59<\/td>59<\/td>59<\/td> <\/tr>
      Seat tube length (mm)<\/td>453<\/td>480<\/td>504<\/td>526<\/td>547<\/td>573<\/td> <\/tr>
      BB drop (mm)<\/td>74<\/td>71<\/td>71<\/td>71<\/td>71<\/td>71<\/td> <\/tr>
      Front centre (mm)<\/td>570<\/td>584<\/td>580<\/td>594<\/td>608<\/td>624<\/td> <\/tr>
      Chainstay length (mm)<\/td>407<\/td>407<\/td>410<\/td>410<\/td>410<\/td>410<\/td> <\/tr>
      Wheelbase (mm)<\/td>965<\/td>980<\/td>979<\/td>993<\/td>1008<\/td>1024<\/td> <\/tr>
      Standover height (mm)<\/td>728<\/td>750<\/td>782<\/td>803<\/td>826<\/td>850<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>