[dmack]

Looking for recommendations for an upgrade from a Giant Defy 4 on the basis the best bike is the next one I buy!  Mainly for the commute to work during the week, and 50-60k rides at the weekend.  Preferably able to fit a rack for panniers for my work gear.

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[dmack]

rdmp2 wrote:

rdmp2 wrote:

Out of interest – how do you find the dolomite?

dmack wrote:

I went for the Pinnacle Dolomite 6 in the end.  Thanks for the advice.

Pretty good.  The gear change is very smooth compared to the Defy.  And I love the hydraulic brakes.  I’m pleased I got it.

[rdmp2]

Out of interest – how do you
Out of interest – how do you find the dolomite?

dmack wrote:

I went for the Pinnacle Dolomite 6 in the end.  Thanks for the advice.

[dmack]

I went for the Pinnacle

I went for the Pinnacle Dolomite 6 in the end.  Thanks for the advice.

[ClubSmed]

rdmp2 wrote:

rdmp2 wrote:

ClubSmed wrote:

Given the limited information you have given (£1-£1.5k budget, rack mounts, endurance geometry, only space for one bike, better groupset, space for mudguards), how about the Pinnacle Arkose 3, an Adventure Road bike at £1,150?

It has mostly 105 Groupset (Praxis Alba M30 crank), Rack Mounts, room for large tyres, room for mudguards and a 48/32T chainset for those longer journeys carrying a lot of kit

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-arkose-3-2017-adventure-road-bike-EV275624

P.S. as the new models tend to come out in September/October, if you wait a few months you may get a better deal on the 2017 models

If looking at evans the dolomite might be better for predominantly road riding. Clearance for 32s (28 with guards), discs, rack mounts. Currently on sale too

I did think about suggesting the Dolomite but discounted it as the poster said they wanted an endurance bike

[Woldsman]

gonedownhill wrote:

Kinesis 4S disc maybe a good option if you fancy building your own up…

As a one-bike option with £1.5 to play with that would be an ideal bike IMHO.  I did have a look at the Crosslight 105 2x 11 build kit but it wasn’t clear that it would all work with the 4S  disc. Of course, there are plenty of  other ways to go with that frameset if we’re told that the OP is up for pick n mix DIY options. 

[rdmp2]

ClubSmed wrote:

ClubSmed wrote:

Given the limited information you have given (£1-£1.5k budget, rack mounts, endurance geometry, only space for one bike, better groupset, space for mudguards), how about the Pinnacle Arkose 3, an Adventure Road bike at £1,150?

It has mostly 105 Groupset (Praxis Alba M30 crank), Rack Mounts, room for large tyres, room for mudguards and a 48/32T chainset for those longer journeys carrying a lot of kit

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-arkose-3-2017-adventure-road-bike-EV275624

P.S. as the new models tend to come out in September/October, if you wait a few months you may get a better deal on the 2017 models

If looking at evans the dolomite might be better for predominantly road riding. Clearance for 32s (28 with guards), discs, rack mounts. Currently on sale too

[dmack]

Thanks for the fedback folks

Thanks for the feedback folks 🙂

[gonedownhill]

Kinesis 4S disc maybe a good

Kinesis 4S disc maybe a good option if you fancy building your own up.

 

Also:

 

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/is-there-a-bike-better-at-being-a-defy-than-a-defy

[Woldsman]

Giant Revolt 1 2017? £1149 so

Giant Revolt 1 2017? £1149 so change for some lightweight jazzy wheels  and 25mm tyres to have for best. Or maybe not. Make sure the shop sources a suitable rack and full-length mudguards. Bit of a Marmite bike. They named it well…

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/revolt-1?partnumber=70151917&gclid=CPXP6t2V99QCFYSfGwod1UQMmw

 

 

[Anonymous]

Currently a happy owner of a
Currently a happy owner of a Merlin Axe7 Pro.

105 Groupset with full range of mounts (as far as I can tell)
£900 so under your budget.

https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-axe7-pro-105-road-disc-bike-2017-95581.html

[ClubSmed]

Given the limited information

Given the limited information you have given (£1-£1.5k budget, rack mounts, endurance geometry, only space for one bike, better groupset, space for mudguards), how about the Pinnacle Arkose 3, an Adventure Road bike at £1,150?

It has mostly 105 Groupset (Praxis Alba M30 crank), Rack Mounts, room for large tyres, room for mudguards and a 48/32T chainset for those longer journeys carrying a lot of kit

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-arkose-3-2017-adventure-road-bike-EV275624

P.S. as the new models tend to come out in September/October, if you wait a few months you may get a better deal on the 2017 models

[Carton]

I’d consider keeping the Defy

I’d consider keeping the Defy as the commute/winter bike and getting a dedicated ride for sport. 

I’ve yet to pull the trigger on upgrading my Defy. It was to be a Gt Grade, then a BMC Gran Fondo, then a Cervelo C3, now a Focus Paralane.

[dmack]

Thanks for the feedback.  The

Thanks for the feedback.  The goal is an endurance bike, and I don’t have room for two bikes. The tricky bit seems to be fitting a rack.  Loads of nice Carbon, and Aluminium bikes, but not many that allow for a rack.  I prefer cycling on my own, so like to take enough spare parts with me to repair things if I’m far from home.

[Simon E]

Unless you’re running an

Unless you’re running an older one with aluminium fork I suspect replacing it with a £900 bike (for example) isn’t going to feel a massive amount different but you’ll be significantly poorer.

I’d suggest decent wheels and tyres. Freshen up the cables and bar tape. It would feel better but you’d still have a lot more money left to spend on rides, holidays, events, cake…

If you really want to, you could spring for a groupset too, though that may not make quite as big a difference unless your current one is getting a bit worn out.

[mostly]

Another defy?https://www
Another defy?
https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b4s6p6994/GIANT-DEFY-ADVANCED-PRO-3-2016
Gt grades may have some cash off I think they take panniers?

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