George Budd seals first win aboard Pivot

With lashing rain and deep, claggy mud the stage was set at the first round of the Gorrick Brass Monkeys winter series for an epic battle through atrocious conditions. Our athletes Rich Pennin, Paul Flynn and George Budd were all racing the 4 hour class, all aboard the Pivot LES hardtail. 

George started the race with a few teething troubles: a few small bike and clothing adjustments were called for after 2 laps. He pulled in, working quickly to remedy the issues and set out with one goal in mind: catch fellow Pivot rider Rich. With an hour to go George caught Rich and managed to fend him off for the remainder of the race clinching the win. Rich and Paul rounded off the podium to bring in a Pivot 1, 2, 3.

So what did George think of his virgin race experience on the LES27.5?

"It's a remarkable blend of stiff and comfortable"

"The other big thing I noticed was its refusal to slip sideways on a flat corner"

"It feels like you really sit 'in' in the bike"

"In short, the geometry really is absolutely nailed"

Safe to say George is loving the bike and it's going to be a good season!

Love what you ride,

The Pivot UK Team