The Arkose has long been a staple of the Pinnacle range. We tested the Pinnacle Arkose D2<\/a> in 2020 and it\u2019s one of the best gravel bikes<\/a> we\u2019ve reviewed.<\/p>\n The X variant has cropped up now and again over the years. The X models historically tend to be more gravel-centric with larger-volume tyres, flared handlebars<\/a> and unique paint schemes.<\/p>\n Originally designed by James Olsen, formerly of Genesis and now of CSG (which distributes Cannondale and GT bikes), the Arkose X retains its heat-treated 6061 aluminium frame with a full-carbon fork.<\/p>\n The frame, available in four sizes from S to XL, sports tyre clearance for 700c x 47mm or 650b x 50mm gravel bike tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n It features triple bottle cage mounts and internal cable routing, as well as routing for a dynamo<\/a>. In a further nod to versatility, there are also mounting points for full-length mudguards<\/a> and a pannier rack<\/a>.<\/p>\n For 2023, the Arkose X sports Shimano\u2019s GRX Di2 electronic groupset<\/a>.<\/p>\n With the exception of the disc rotors, this is a full groupset and it even includes the EW-WU111 Bluetooth unit, which enables you to connect the groupset to the Shimano eTube phone app and many bike computers<\/a>.<\/p>\n The gravel wheels<\/a> are taken care of by WTB, in the form of its Proterra Light i23 650b model. The wheels feature a 23mm internal rim width<\/a>, bladed spokes, EZO bearings and a five-degree freehub<\/a> engagement.<\/p>\n The wheelset alone retails for $324.95 (UK pricing unavailable at the time of writing) \u2013 it\u2019s common for brands to spec cheaper wheelsets on bikes at this price range.<\/p>\n The wheels are shod with the brand\u2019s Venture tyres in a 650b x 47mm width. The Venture is described by WTB as a \u201cset-it-and-forget-it gravel tyre for riders who demand steadfast traction on a wide range of surfaces\u201d.<\/p>\n While Pinnacle has opted to spec the Arkose X with 650b wheels<\/a>, the frame is also compatible with 700c wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n As for the finishing kit, this is largely an own-branded Pinnacle affair, although the flared handlebar makes a return for this model.<\/p>\n The only exception is the saddle, with WTB providing its Volt model.<\/p>\n The Arkose X is available from Evans Cycles now.<\/p>\n By Oscar Huckle Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2022 at 12:00 am Pinnacle, the in-house brand of UK retailer Evans Cycles, has resurrected the Arkose X and, on paper, this could be one of the best-value gravel bikes of 2023. 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