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Choosing the right bike for commuting – Pinnacle Dolomite?

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  • February 24, 2018 at 11:41 am #28173
    JesperSW

    Hi Everyone,

    I am looking for a new commuter bicycle, but have had a hard time finding something that fits the bill. I am planning on using it for a daily 28 km daily commute on bicycle lanes with tarmac, but would also like it to be appropriate for a small ride into town and the more occasional rides on gravel/light dirt roads.

    These are the requirements I have been searching by so far:

    • Hydraulic brakes
    • Shimano Tiagra or better
    • Space for 28mm tyres (plan to use them as year-round tyres)
    • Space for mudguards (don’t like the clip-on ones that much)
    • Not to flashy a design

     

    First i settled on the Cube Nuroad 2018 pro, but soon learned delivery wasn’t till june.  I then found the Pinnacle Dolomite 4 and Pinnacle Dolomite 2 which also seems to go by the requirements – however I am bit worried about the quality since I am not familiar with the brand.

    I have a couple of questions I hope you can help me with: 

    • Does anyone have experience with the quality of the Pinnacle Dolomites?
    • As an amateur (had a SS before) will I notice a big difference between Tiagra and Ultegra? 
    • Should I rather look at an adventure road bike like the Arkose, my needs taking into consideration?
    • Is there another option in terms of bicycle type and brand which I should consider?

     

    BR Jesper

     

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  • February 25, 2018 at 10:20 am #913057
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    ClubSmed

    I have a Pinnacle Arkose 3
    I have a Pinnacle Arkose 3 from a few years ago and I love it. The only issue I had was with the FSA cranks which failed so I upgraded to 105 to complete the groupset it came with.
    Any other upgrades I’ve made are just personal preference or environmental needs.

    February 25, 2018 at 9:11 am #913055
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    Boatsie

    I use a hub gear 8 speed
    I use a hub gear 8 speed Avanti. Totally reliable. Very low gearing. Climbing unclimbable bmx grades in 3rd yet sprinting flats in 8th just high of 40clicks. Rear guard . When I find some bolts I’ll add front guard and rack.
    Commute is 14km daily but often further. Getting about 30 kmph fresh, 20 kmph tired, 10-15 kmph into heavy wet wind.
    Keeping that bike to use as wet weather bike due to smooth shifting enveloped gears shielded from environment making 1 very easy clean /adjust bicycle. Currently 28 700c but should fit 35s under guard. (38s rub)
    Other commuters include a 9 speed cassette in a similar frame and a fixie. Glad I found a used hub bike, amazingly simple and climbs easy. Best solution I found to deter maintenance during the crap weather.

    February 25, 2018 at 8:15 am #913053
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    rdmp2

    I’ve got the Tiagra arkose.

    I’ve got the Tiagra arkose. Minor issue with dropouts which Evans have promised to fix. Otherwise totally reliable. With guards, rack and 35c marathons it weighs a ton but would be lighter without rack and better tyres etc. Was attracted by the versatility of the arkose although ride 90% on road so maybe should have got the dolomite. Feels wooden to ride but presume that’s the marathons- at some point will switch to tubeless g ones. Tiagra has been very good, shifts just like the 105 on my other bike. Have a wide range cassette but don’t really notice the missing cog. Only complaint is that can only downshift two gears at a time (can do 3 on 11 speed?) but that’s really a minor complaint 

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