Thanks to Pearson Cycles
Our Road Bikes
Featuring carbon frames the bike balances weight, stiffness and road smoothing comfort to meet dual demands of hard fast races and long gruelling rides. All bikes are 11 speed and equipped with compact gearing to make riding in the mountains more comfortable.
All Hire bikes are fitted with:
- 2 drink cages
- Gas canister
- Multitool
- Saddle bag containing a spare tube and tire levers
- Shimano SPD-SL pedals, however, you are most welcome to bring your own
Other things to know:
- Cycling shoes must be provided by the cyclist
- Helmets must be supplied by cyclist
- Toe cages or flat pedals available
- There are Shimano compatible cleats for sale at the Hive
- Extra tubes can purchased at the Hive
- Brakes are orientated in the UK style by default. Right brake is front brake, Left break is back break. Please take care if your own bike is different to this!
Pearson Hammer & Tongs
Inspired by the tools of the trade of our founder, Tom Pearson, the new Hammerandtongs is made from durable, lightweight, high-modulus carbon. Updates to the 2021 edition mean the new ‘Hammer’ (Mk. 6) has plenty in common with Minegoestoeleven, our flagship carbon road machine. So, while it features Pearson’s higher front end for comfort, we’ve improved frame gains, thanks to aero redesigns of the down tube, seat tube/seat post, head tube and forks.
We’ve also updated the seat stays, so they now run from the seat tube to the drop outs, providing uninterrupted flex for both shock absorption and a cleaner, aero profile. The all new Hammer has a two-piece, integrated bar, as well as fully integrated cables. Gearing is available in a range of options, from the excellent Shimano 105, to high-performance Ultegra mechanical.
Hammerandtongs has clearance for 700×32 tyres with an excellent option in DCR wheels, handbuilt on sealed bearing alloy hubs with 30mm depth tubeless ready alloy rims.
Shimano Ultegra hydraulic brakes guarantee efficient, reliable stopping.
• Please note that specification may vary due to availability of parts – we will, of course, make you aware of any changes.
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L |
| Frame | Hammerandtongs full unidirectional carbon fibre. |
| Fork | Hammerandtongs full unidirectional carbon fibre. |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Pearson two-piece integrated carbon bar/stem combo. |
| Stem | Pearson two-piece integrated carbon bar/stem combo. |
| Seatpost | Pearson integrated carbon aero. |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 12-spd or Ultegra R8020 11-spd or 105 R7020 11-spd. |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 12-spd or Ultegra R8000 or 105 R7000 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 12-spd or Ultegra R8020 or 105 R7020 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8170, or Ultegra R8020 or 105 R7020 |
| Rotors | Shimano Ultegra SM-RT800 or 105 SM-RT70. |
| Cassette | 12-spd R8170 or Ultegra 11 – spd R8020 or 105 R7020 – 11-34t. |
| Chain | himano 12 or 11-spd. |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8170, R8000 or 105 R7000 50/34t. (52/36 available on request). |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Ultegra R8170, R8000 or 105 R700 |
| Wheelset & Tyres | |
|---|---|
| Wheelset | DCR premium hand-built 30mm aluminium, Pearson Hoopdriver Carbon Cut and Thrust 38/50mm or Hoopdriver Tooth and Nail 50mm. |
| Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato Velo tubeless ready 700×32 or 700x28c. |
Pearson Forge
FASTER. FURTHER.
Unmatched comfort and inspired aerodynamic features , the Forge fuses an intuitive bike fit-led design and race-inspired aesthetics to create the perfect ride, from the first mile to the last. Its premium, lightweight Toray carbon construction and agile aerodynamic profile keep things competitive, while its 700x35c tyre clearance boosts comfort and versatility, making it a do-it-all machine. Embark on enduring rides, scale heights with ease, and descend with exhilarating speed. But the Forge is as much about the journey as the destination, with every pedal stroke an opportunity to create unforgettable experiences
- Forge, Carbon Toray
- Shimano 105 FC-R7100, 50/34 tooth
- Shimano 105 CS-R7100 12-speed11-34 tooth
- ERE Omnia CLR4545mm Carbon rim
- Shimano 105 FD-R7150
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | |
| Colours | Black, Blue |
| Frame | Carbon Today |
| Fork | Forge, Carbon Toray |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Pearson Carbon 2 piece |
| Stem | Pearson Alloy |
| Seatpost | 0mm, 12mm or 25mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante R5 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 105 FC-R7100, 50/34 tooth |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 FD-R7150 |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO 105 FC-R7100 50-34T |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 BR-7170 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 CS-R7100 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M7100 |
| Crankset | SHIMANO 105 FC-R7100 50-34T |
| Bottom Bracket | SHIMANO 105 FC-R7100 50-34T |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Rims | ERE Omnia CLR45 |
