Victoria Pendleton Initial Ladies Road Bike. The Initial is an entry-level bike built around an alloy frame with a cromoly fork, and it comes with a women’s specific geometry. It has a 16-speed Shimano Claris groupset, Tektro calliper brakes and 700c wheels. Shimano Claris 16 Speed STI Groupset. Some marks and scratches from use and some rust on surface rust in places, on bolts etc, please see pictures.