Mixing Classic with Cutting Edge in Cycling
The history of Pinnacle is that of a company which makes proudly practical bikes for real-world usage. Don’t get us wrong, Pinnacles have always had style, it’s just tended to be rather subtle while the brand’s dedication to efficiency, ride quality and value for money has made the main statement. With the appearance of the Californium city bike, Pinnacle has turned the tables a little and created a machine whose exquisite looks belie fantastic utility bike abilities. Matt Lamy spoke to Scott Decker of Pinnacle’s design team about this cutting-edge classic. Almost every cycle manufacturer in the world has a classic shopper bike in its range, although, for a long time, it wasn’t a product that Pinnacle had directly addressed. But one thing that has always made the Pinnacle range standout has been its ability to avoid marketing trends, instead preferring to react to the wishes of its customers, as well as friends and family. The advent of the Californium is a case in point. “We were...