Tristan Ridley

ORIGIN: England
PINION RIDER SINCE: 2021
BIKE: Tout Terrain Outback Xplore 29″
GEARBOX: Pinion C1.12
HIGHLIGHT: Morocco, Alaska and Colorado
STATEMENT: „I think I would find it hard to switch back to a derailleur, because life is so easy with the Pinion!“

Tristan Ridley has been riding with the Pinion C1.12 gearbox for over three years. As a touring cyclist often traveling under demanding conditions, he particularly values the system’s durability, reliability, and low maintenance. Compared to traditional derailleur systems, the Pinion system offers significantly better performance: shifting remains buttery smooth even after years of use, whereas derailleurs tend to lose precision over time. In extreme conditions such as mud, sand, or rain – where derailleurs often fail – Pinion impresses with its robustness and reliability. Especially on long tours, it saves him a lot of time and hassle, as he only needs to perform an oil change every 10,000 kilometers.

Tristan´s Bike

Tout Terrain Outback Xplore 29″

The Tout Terrain Outback Xplore 29″ is a robust and versatile bike that has been specially developed for demanding tours and off-road routes. The combination of the Pinion gearbox and the Gates Carbon Drive belt drive offers low-maintenance and reliable shifting, ideal for long distances and different types of terrain.

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