About the Pinnacle Arkose 1Whether casually riding off into the sunset, out with the weekend gang or on a solo adventure, the Pinnacle Arkose excels in versatility. Don’t be fooled by the gravel name, this is a bike that lives for the tarmac as much as the off-road lumps, bumps and rougher surfaces.At the heart of the Arkose is a strong and reliable aluminium frame while lightweight full carbon forks can accommodate mudguard mounts for those gravel days in the saddle. If you’re new to drop bar riding then the 8-speed Shimano Claris groupset offers up an excellent starting point and the inclusion of Tektro MD-C510 flat mount mechanical disc brakes disc brakes bring added confidence across various terrains and weather conditions. When you’re mixing up the terrains then you need a pair of tyres you can rely and in all weathers, which is exactly what the WTB Resolute 42mm offer up.The Independent's best gravel bike for £1000 or under: 'If you’re looking for a budget-friendly gravel bike to get out and about on, this capable machine from Pinnacle has got everything you need.'Key Features Lightweight and durable 6061 heat treated aluminium frame Lightweight and comfortable full carbon fork with dynamo routing and mudguard mounts for maximum versatility. Flat mount disc brakes and 12mm thru-axles for futureproof peace of mind Smooth shifting and durable 8-speed Shimano Claris drivetrain Tektro MD-C510 flat mount mechanical disc brakesWTB Resolute 42mm tyres Due to stock availability, some components may change without notice.SpecificationsFramesetFrame: 6061 heat treated aluminium Fork: full carbon fork with dynamo routing and mudguard mounts for maximum versatility. Flat mount disc brakes and 12mm thru-axles WheelsRims: WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 29/700c 32H DiscHubs: (F) Novatec 12mm thru axle 100mm, 32H, 6-BOLT (R) Novatec QR, 135mm 32H 6-BOLT Tyres: WTB Resolute 700x42c Comp tan wallDrivechainPedals: n/aCrank: FSA Temp Adventure 48X32T Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris FD-R2000 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris RD-R2000 8-SpeedShifters: Shimano Claris ST-R2000 2x8Chain: KMC x8Bottom Bracket: FSA BB-7420ST 68mmx118mmRear Cogs: Sunrace 11-34t 8-Speed ComponentsHandlebar: Pinnacle alloy 31.8mm, DROP: 124mm, REACH: 80mm, WIDTH: 420MM (XS-M) 440 (L-XL)Grips: Shock-proof anti-slip gel bar tape, black, 3.5mmStem: 31.8mm, angle: -7°, length: 80/90/100mm (XS-S, M-L, XL) Headset: FSA Orbit 1 1/8-1.5 Brakes: Tektro MD-C510 flat mount, 160mm rotor mechanical disc Brake Levers: Integrated w/ shiftersSaddle: WTB VoltSeatpost: Promax alloy, 27.2MMx350MM Bike SizingXSSMLXLXXLRider Height5’0 – 5'4 / 137cm – 157cm5'4 – 5'7 / 155cm – 162cm5'7 – 5'10 / 162cm – 170cm5'10 – 6'1 / 170cm – 183cm 6'1 – 6'4 / 183cm – 192cm6'4 – 6'7 / 193cm – 203cm
