Pinnacle Aura 2.0, with Shimano Deore spec, V-brakes and RockShox Dart2 fork at £499
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Pinnacle, the all-new UK cycle brand, has created
a range of mountain bikes specifically for the
female rider.
Designed right here in the UK, the Aura range
is a clean, simple and lightweight collection of
mountain bikes. With prices starting at £329 for the Aura1.0.
Pinnacle have incorporated a
number of adjustments and changes to more
male-centric bikes, including angling the frame
further forward to ensure female riders are not
wasting effort sitting too far back on the bike or
stretching far forwards to reach the handlebars.
“There are a number of products aimed at women
in the market,” says Pinnacle Brand Manager,
Scott Hargrave. “What we wanted to do was take
it further by developing a range that is specifically designed
for women, as opposed to scaled-down
versions of male bikes.”
The Aura range is said to include the
subtlest, yet crucial, differences that perfect the
female cycling experience. As Hargrave explains,
“A correctly designed women's frame will
allow the rider to make good use of the front
suspension, as the rider's weight will be centred
correctly. Since women on average weigh less,
we fit lighter springs so the fork becomes active
as soon as it is needed, and not once excessive
weight has been pushed on to it.” Tyre choice
also differs, with a softer rubber compound with
smaller tread to ensure ample grip, despite less
weight being placed on the tyres.
In 2006 national mountain biking champion Amy
Thomson competed on a Pinnacle Prototype, the
race-spec Aura bike. Her expert feedback was
channelled into the factory models, ensuring a
genuine competitive pedigree filters down to the
Aura consumer range.
“Women can expect more with the new Pinnacle
Aura range,” says Hargrave. “We will continue to
develop specific female-focused components for
the Aura line - we love attention to detail!”
Pinnacle Aura bikes are available exclusively at
Evans Cycles stores from December. The entire
Pinnacle range includes 34 bikes split into four
families: mountain bikes, road bikes, commuting
bikes and children's bikes.
For stockists go to www.pinnacle-bikes.co.uk or call 0845 006 3885.
CarrieH
