Pinnacle Neon (Shimano Cues 2x10) review
Best for: Commuters on a tight budget · Budget
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Pros
- Hydraulic discs with big 180 mm rotors
- Wide 20-speed gear range for hills
- Mounts for racks, mudguards and bags
- Puncture-protected tyres
Cons
- Tyres feel slow and dull the handling
- Plain looks
- No mudguards or rack included
Full review
The Pinnacle Neon shows how much a budget hybrid now gets. For around the cheapest price in this comparison, it has hydraulic disc brakes with large 180 mm rotors, a 2x10 Shimano Cues drivetrain with a low 30-tooth inner ring and 39-tooth largest sprocket for steep hills, and Schwalbe tyres with a puncture-protection layer.
The aluminium frame is set up for practical use, with rack and mudguard mounts, cargo mounts on the steel fork, a top-tube bag mount and three bottle mounts. That makes it a sensible base for commuting or weekend touring.
The main weakness is the tyres. They are durable, but they feel sluggish and take the edge off what is otherwise a lively ride. Swapping them for a faster set when they wear out is an easy upgrade. You also need to budget for mudguards and a rack if you plan to ride in Irish or British winters.
Pinnacle is Evans Cycles' own brand, so you buy it from Evans stores or online with in-store set-up. For a first proper commuter bike, it is hard to beat for value.
Full specifications
| Type of hybrid | Flat-bar city and light touring hybrid |
|---|---|
| Best surfaces | Roads, cycle paths, towpaths |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium, internal cable routing |
| Fork | Steel, quick-release |
| Number of gears | 20 (2 x 10) |
| Gears / drivetrain | Shimano Cues |
| Chainring and cassette | 46/30T chainset, 11-39T cassette |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M280 hydraulic disc |
| Disc rotor size | 180 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c |
| Tyres | Schwalbe Spicer Plus 700 x 38c, puncture guard |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published |
| Weight (brand) | Not stated |
| Mudguards, rack, lights included | None (mudguards and rack sold separately) |
| Rack and mudguard mounts | Rack and mudguard mounts, fork cargo mounts, top-tube bag mount, three bottle mounts |
| Handlebar | Alloy flat bar, 660 mm |
| Frame sizes | S, M, L, XL |
| Sold by | Evans Cycles (Pinnacle is its in-house brand) |
Spec check note: The Evans Cycles listing confirms the Shimano Cues 2x10 drivetrain and Tektro hydraulic brakes; other details such as tyres, rotor size and handlebar width could not be cross-checked on a brand page, so treat them as indicative. Evans does not state a weight.
Specifications checked against: Evans Cycles product page (Pinnacle Neon)
How it compares with its rivals
| Feature | Pinnacle Neon (Shimano Cues 2x10) | Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 | Trek FX 3 Gen 4 | Cube Editor One FE | Ridgeback Expedition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Commuters on a tight budget | Riders who want a lively bike | Fast commuting and fitness rides | Flat cities and riders who hate cleaning chains | Loaded touring and rough tracks |
| Price band | Budget | Mid-range | Upper mid-range | Upper mid-range | Premium |
| Type of hybrid | Flat-bar city and light touring hybrid | Fitness hybrid with gravel-ready tyres | Lightweight fitness and commuter hybrid | Single-speed urban bike, fully equipped | Steel touring and trekking hybrid |
| Best surfaces | Roads, cycle paths, towpaths | Roads, gravel paths, parks | Roads, cycle paths, light gravel | Flat towns and cities | Rough roads, tracks, loaded touring |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium, internal cable routing | Specialized A1 aluminium | Alpha Gold aluminium, internal routing | Aluminium Superlite, eccentric bottom bracket | Steel |
| Fork | Steel, quick-release | Hi-Ten steel, quick-release | Carbon, with rack mounts | Full carbon, 12 mm thru-axle | Chromoly steel |
| Number of gears | 20 (2 x 10) | 9 (1 x 9) | 10 (1 x 10) | 1 (single speed) | 27 (3 x 9) |
| Gears / drivetrain | Shimano Cues | Shimano Cues U4000 | Shimano Cues U6000 | Gates Sidetrack belt drive (no chain) | Shimano Alivio |
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