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Project Aura Women's range 2008 |
For 2008
Pinnacle
Bikes have increased their range of models from 34 to 55 and this includes
the new
carbon
road bikes. Also of note are a number of new women's specific bikes, which
are designed, tested and developed in the UK before production in the far east.
Project Aura Women's range
The Project Aura Women's range goes from two models to six. There are now 3
hardtail MTBs, a full suspension MTB, a road bike and a flat bar sports hybrid.
Pinnacle offer a great mantra in regard to their women's range; "‘We
don't pink it and shrink it."
Road bike
The Angel, featured above, took two years to develop and the alloy
frame is equipped with 3K weave twin carbon seat stays to help reduce road buzz.
combined with women's specific geometry worked out after much consultation.
- Pinnacle a7 Project Aura road frame, with 3K carbon seat stays
- Project Aura fork with carbon fibre blades allows for a more compact riding
position
- Shimano 105 20 speeds with FC-chainset with compact gearing for help on the
climbs
- Shimano 2200 hubs with Mavic CXP22 alloy rims and stainless steel spokes
- Pinnacle P-Fit stem for easier adjustment of riding position
- Selle San Marco Ischia women's saddle
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Full Sus (Infinity) |
Full Sus (Infinity)
Pinnacle have taken the tried and tested Direct4 suspension, and combined
this with the Project Aura geometry to produce the women's specific Infinity
1.0. They have reduced the travel a little to accommodate the smaller and lighter
frame, and equipped the bike with a custom tuned Fox shock.
- Pinnacle a7 Direct4 frame with Project Aura geometry. Custom tuned Fox Float
shock
- Project Aura Tuned Spinner SW7 fork. 80mm travel, adjustable rebound and lockout
- Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes with women's specific brake levers
- Pinnacle P-Fit Forged alloy stem for easy adjustment of stem height
- Shimano Deore 27 speed drivetrain with Deore LX rear derailleur
- Crank Brothers Candy clipless pedals
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Aura MTB |
Hardtails
There are three hardtails women specific MTB's begining with the Aura
1.0, followed by the 2.0 and finally the 3.0.
The entry level Aura 1.0 combines women's specific geometry with cost effective
parts especially chosen with women in mind. The Aura 2.0 offers an improved
specification to help make further weight savings, including a custom butted
a6 alloy frame. Pinnacle have worked with fork manufacturer Spinner to produce
a Project Aura Tuned suspension fork for the bike.
The top of the range Aura 3.0 blends a lightweight a6 custom butted frame and
Project Aura Tuned Spinner SW7 suspension fork to women's specific
Tektro hydraulic brakes and higher end parts.
Sports Hybrid
Last but not least is the Project Aura Bow 1.0, this is a women's specific
sports hybrid, intended for commuting or for fitness riding.
- Pinnacle a6 custom butted alloy frame with Project Aura women's geometry
- Pinnacle Project Aura Tuned hybrid fork with carbon fibre fork blades for
comfort
- Tektro RX3 mini V brakes with women's specific 3-finger brake levers
- Shimano 24 speeds with wide range 11-30T rear gears and 28/38/48T chainset
- Shimano 2200 alloy road hubs with light weight Alex DA16 double wall alloy
rims
- Project Aura triple density grips with Project Aura sports hybrid saddle
Pinnacle website - (newly refurbished) www.pinnacle-bikes.co.uk
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