Pinnacle Arkose Three (jameso to the forum please)

Looking for an Arkose ss or alfine in large or Xl if anyone knows of one available?

When is that steel version to come out? Might hold off getting one then. Also, with that version being steel would you be confident it would be fine to be stored outside in a shed? Don't think my SO would be happy with a third bike indoors.

Just thinking of rust mainly

So, on the back of this thread and the passion that James has for the brand, I took the plunge and ordered an Arkose Alfine online last Thursday to replace my Boardman.
Had an email to confirm the order and that it should be ready for collection on Monday. Call the store today (Wimbledon) to get told that it won’t be ready at all as they’ve not built it yet.
It’s not the fact that it’s not ready, it’s that no-one has even bothered to contact me and everything I’ve had from the emails said Monday. I’ve now organised to go to Wimbledon to collect it tonight and I’m wasting my time.
The blasé attitude of the staff is just ridiculous. Couldn’t care less attitude. I’m in a queue and that’s it.
I said that I could collect it and build it myself but was told it’s not assembled at all which I find ridiculous as I’m sure that it’s not just a box of parts by the time it reaches the store….
Call customer service to be told that they’ve redirected my complaint to the store.

All the confusion could easily be avoided if the wording of their emails was different and said, “call the store after placing the order to agree your collection date.”
Instead, you’re led to believe that it’s a magical service where your bike will be ready on a certain day and you get a phone call to agree a collection time….

should be ready for collection on Monday

Should is different from will be.

I’ve now organised to go to Wimbledon to collect it tonight and I’m wasting my time.

Surely you're only wasting your time if you go?

I had to wait months for a new bike to arrive a few years ago, it was no big deal.

jameso - Member

Sure - it'll be a tourer. Triple MTB gearing, Marathon Mondials, rack and guards. Might do a minimal 1x bikepacker spec but for now we wanted more of a classic tourer as we haven't got that in the range. I like the testing opportunities it may present..

Any ideas when it'll be on sale?

I've just checked my last evans order for a bike, it states

[i]To avoid disappointment, please do not begin your journey to the store until we have confirmed the order is ready. We will email you when your order is ready to collect. For orders directly ordered from store stock, we will also send you a text message to confirm the order is ready.[/i]

When is that steel version to come out?

An update on my Arkose X:

Now wearing new Planet X El Guapo Rattlesnake / WTB STi25 wheels, with WTB Byways set up tubeless (went up very easily with a track pump) - have also added a second wrap of bar tape (in almost matching orange)

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I have anyone managed to source a replacement mech hanger for the arkose 3 (2017), my local Evans don't know when they will be sent some as it's a new model.

2017 Arkose hanger - code BRGD8 - seems that they're out of stock as they're not showing online, willneed to check that tomorrow.

Ben, the Byways look great on that!

James, any idea if Evans will be selling XL Dolomite disc frames off any time soon?

Not sure sorry dtf, though if there is one it can be arranged. 2 things to check later then. Frame and forks, '16 post mount or '17 flat mount? '16 more likely at the mo.

@benmullard

Could I ask where you got the wtb byways from? Any good?

Thanks.

Nice one! There was a red one on Evans the other week, but it didn't have full carbon forks so I dithered and now it's gone. Not really bothered which year, as I was considering some new callipers anyway.

@benmullard NICE ONE!
I thought about the Planet X Rattlesnake WTB Set too. Can you tell me the weight?
What year is your Arkose? Can you measure the clearance at the fork?
I own a 2015 Arkose Two and wonder, if that would fit...

Thinking of an arkose frame I am 5'8" but with a curvature of the spine from an accident, the longest top tube i want is 54 effective TT wich equtes to a small arkose does that sound daft I cant try before i buy I am in france.

@root - tyres are from r2-bike in Germany- worked out about £50 each with postage. Very pleased so far - roll fast and give good traction on most surfaces I ride on. These tend to be local lanes, bridle ways and tracks - no tried in mud, but would switch back to the other wheels and WTB nanos for that. Alpkit have a good range of WTB tyres, just not the Byways (at least when I was buying).

@ilfer - wheels seem fine so far - I needed to swap the front axle end caps to go from 15mm to 12mm but all straightforward. Bit of pinging on the first ride, but settled down and seem solid since then. Afraid I didn't weigh them - if I get a chance I'll weigh the complete wheels which would provide an indication. I'll also have a look at clearance, but I think from earlier posts I'll have more in the 2017 frame than earlier years, so might not be helpful! I think Jameso has addressed this above or elsewhere though.

@wicki, I am 5'8" and have a small Arkose (2015). It's fine for me - I am on the border between small and medium according to the sizing chart, but I think it's perfect.

I'm also 5'8" and test rode both small and medium (2015) before buying. It felt like either could work for me. In the end I plumped for medium, deciding that way only because my road bike is medium and I'm used to that. Could just as easily have got on with the small, I think.

Shindiggy, BGRD8 Dolomite/Arkose flat mount version hanger - it's in stock, code EV290813, just not on the site yet. Upload delay perhaps, sorry. Shops can order with that code though or call to mail order.

DTF - We have some XL flat mount / '17 framesets, full carbon fork but full RRP also currently.

I'll try asking my question again about wheels. I have a 2016 arkose but the front wheel has a lot of play and sound 'hollow'. I had a quick look last night and can't see any way to take up play. Apart from pack the bearings with grease is there anything else I can do or are they pretty much non serviceable?

Which model Gary? If it's a sealed bearing hub it's easiest just to replace them.

Thanks for looking James; what's full RRP? I haven't seen the 17 framesets on the Evans site, only 16 and earlier.

Also, any ideas when they get reduced in price? 😀

Could do with getting something sorted for about September/October ish.

Thanks for the info James, any idea on the stock arkose 3 wheel weight. Mine are sounding and feeling a bit rough already after just 6 weeks, so will be looking for an upgrade sooner than later.

Thanks for the response jameso, it's an arkose 4. So replace the bearings? Or the wheels

Arkose 4 has replaceable cartridge bearings, so just replace the bearings if they are knackered.

If you want to replace the wheels though you could send them my way 😈

I've just had my bike back from its 4-6 week service and the gearing (front and rear) is now terrible, I had just re-tensioned and indexed it a few days ago. God knows what they've done in the store.

Any thoughts on the Arkose Ltd? https://grit.cx/received/2017/07/first-look-pinnacle-arkose-ltd-2017 It's an interesting bike, but how well would the Di2 climber switch work mounted on the lever as a sole shifter? Is it robust enough?

following discussion in the pub last night how do you pronounce arkose.

Ar-koose (sort of like goose or northern cous-cous)

Ark ose (noah's ark, northern hose)

It's the latter for me.

kililauea I saw that and my wallet got very hot in my pocket !!! given the climber switches are a usual addition to the TdF bikes (they get some hammer) then I'm sure they will cope with some off-roading

I do not need an n+1...
I do not need an n+1...
I do not need an n+1...

Also considering the Ltd....I have too many bikes as it is. I don't need it, there's a massive amount of overlap with my other bikes (Grade, Kenesis, Airborne...), Di2 on a commuter is a daft idea....

BUT I WANT IT...

Jameso - quick one if I may - assuming this would take a set of hunt 650b's with Horizons fitted?

It will take 650B, yes. Up to 50C/2".

Jameso (or anyone else),
I have a 2014 arkose 2 and am considering upgrading groupset to 105 hydraulic disk.
It currently has a square taper BB - will this take a press fit or external BB?
I assume it will take a front derailleur - if so what type?
Also brake mounts - are they post or IS?
Many thanks

Thanks Mr O, appreciated.

thomthumb - Member
following discussion in the pub last night how do you pronounce arkose.

Ar-koose (sort of like goose or northern cous-cous)

Ark ose (noah's ark, northern hose)

Honestly, until that post I thought it was "Ark[b]R[/b]ose", which shows how much attention I pay... 😳

hey all

Just wanted to post my Arkose up here as ive read most of 23 pages of the thread. and James O is my hero.
Ive spent a silly amount of time and effort and money in building up this bike.
2013 Arkose frame
Sram Apex 1 group set (hydro discs, 11 speed, 10-42 cassette)
Hope 20five wheels (Pro 4 hubs)
WTB nano 40s (they fit fine)
Ritchey venture max flared shallow drop bars.
25* zipp stem
Fabric shallow saddle
Knock off Canyon VCLS seatpost from china 🙁
Nuke proof headset spacers
Fiziks seatpost collar thing
PRO performance seat clamp
Lizard skinz bar tape.
Approx 10kg with pedals.

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Now I know that thru axle forks are stiffer, might have to get 2017 frameset when they drop.

What's the current go to recommendation for guards for a 2015 Arkose 4 (the blue one, carbon fork). I'm currently running the stock Small Block 8's on there (well, I've replaced them when they woe out but kept the same tyre) but will probably fit some 32 -35mm winter road tyres, erm, for the winter.

Looking to move on my XL 2016 Arkose 4 rolling frameset if anyone's in the market?

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What's the current go to recommendation for guards for a 2015 Arkose 4 (the blue one, carbon fork). I'm currently running the stock Small Block 8's on there (well, I've replaced them when they woe out but kept the same tyre) but will probably fit some 32 -35mm winter road tyres, erm, for the winter.

SKS Chromoplastics here - I've fitted the 35mm variant, but that is because they were removed from my previous bike - the next width up (40mm I think) would be better.
No issues when fitting but you might need to bend/shape/cut the stays a bit, especially on the front.

Read back through this thread, loads of mudguard info earlier on.

Finally hit buy on the Arkose 4 last weekend as it was in a sale (10% off). Now marked as out of stock for every size except XL, but hopefully it'll turn up at the shop soon.

Very excited! It's to replace my five year old Madone as a more versatile bike. Sections of bridleway, tracks and towpaths linking up quieter roads. Very excited!

Anyone got any pictures of the black 4 in the flesh? Keep me entertained while I'm waiting!

my arkose was stolen in feb, replaced it with a rapide rl2 disc whose forks snapped after 2 rides. now im bikeless

I picked up my Arkose 3 on Thursday so I've only manned to get out on it once so far but I think it's going to be perfect for me as a commuter/ winter road bike.

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Bregante, that looks really nice. Classy simply black / red thing going on. I love mine.

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I've had mine for about 9 months, mainly as a winter bike and a bit of off road when it's dry. I really like it, its so versatile with 40mm G Ones set up tubeless and a few other upgrades. Possibly a bit small for me at 6'4 but overall very happy with it.

I need to sort rotors and a cassette but I'm looking forward to giving this a spin.
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