The Pinnacle Neon Two is an unflashy and practical hybrid which will appeal to those looking for a cheap but good quality hybrid.
Ride Quality
A very practical hybrid which is easy to ride around town. The aluminium frame and fork helps give both a low weight and low price. This gives a typical experience of riding aluminium frames. Quite low weight giving reasonable acceleration and not too much drag up hills. Not as comfortable as steel or carbon fibre, but not a big drawback for most people. It is easy to ride with relaxed riding position. The normal gears were surprisingly fast and easy to shift (Shimano Altus)
Another nice feature for town riding is the addition of disc brakes. They give a more powerful and reassuring braking power than ordinary lever brakes. They need a simple adjustment every now and then. – A simple turn of Allen key because they only wear down one side of the brake pads and you need to adjust to keep same distance. But, this is easily managed, (even for the less mechanical minded)
Looks / Design
It is clean and simple. It gives impression of exactly what the bike strives for – a good value practical commuter. It is nothing to dream over and aspire for, but then for a commuter bike left in bike racks around town, there are advantages of not looking too flash.
3 speed Chain ring, gives wide range of gears (24)
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Technical Specs
- Frame: Kinesis 7005 Double-Butted Alloy (aluminium)
- Fork: Kinesis ALuminiym
- Gears: Shimano Altus – 24 gear choices
- Chainrings: 48/38/28 tooth – very low bottom gear – good for off road riding, should you need.
- Brakes Tektro Novela cable disc with 160mm wavy rotor
- Handlebars: Kalloy 6061 Alloy double butted, 25.4mm, 600mm wide
- Stem: Kalloy As-010 Ahead s
- Grips: Velo Kraton
- Rims: Alex TD17 double wall, 32 hole, 700c
- Tyres: Kenda Kwick Roller Sport with Iron Cap and Hot Patch, 700 x 26c, 60 TPI
- Saddle: Velo VL-1319 with steel rails
- Weight: 24.10lbs = 11Kg (Med w/ pedals)
Limitations
The tyres Kenda Kwick could easily be improved. For ordinary commuting and light off-road riding, I would recommend tyres with better puncture protection.
Many commuters will need to add more extras onto bike like mudguards and pannier racks.
Conclusion
For a hybrid bike under £500, it offers really quite value. There aren’t many lightweight 24 geared bikes with disc brakes for this price. The brand Pinnacle is relatively unknown, but this helps get it cheaper. The brand is owned by Evans cycles so buying from Evans means you are missing out an intermediary company which helps bike to be cheaper.
It is quite utilitarian, but still an attractive looking bike. It is the kind of bike which is good to ride and will see many years of service.
If I was a Car?
A small Proton hatchback. No-one’s really heard of you, but it gets you around town no probs.
Who will this bike suit?
It will be great for someone looking for a best value hybrid bike under £500, and not worried about getting a flash brand name. For your money you get a lot of features
Close Alternatives
Trek FX hybrid Range, Giant Escape 7. Focus Marakas.
Pinnacle Neon Two
- Pinnacle Neon Two at Evans Cycles £450
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