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[Closed] Pinnacle Lithium
Anyone tried one?
I test rode the 3 as a potential commuter/local go anywhere bike today. I liked it but I wondered if anyone has had any long-term experience of them.
I've got the Litium 3, 2015 model and I've just had a quick look at the current model and it's similar spec to mine.
Love mine.
It's fast compared to the MTB but I'm always left behind by roadies. I've put a Topeak rear rack on, evans fitted me some mudguards FOC when I bought it. When I say FOC, I still bought them they just fitted then for nothing.
Remember they price match so find out what accessories you want, get the cheapest price online and they will fit for free on a brand new bike. Might sound lazy but if they offer it why should I do it 😉
Only thing I have changed are the tyres as they were rubbish, some kind of generic make. I noticed the new model comes with contis so that should be ok. Changed mine for marathon plus as I commute and need reliability.
The spec was the best I could find for the price and I went for the bright yellow as I'm a Bikeability instructor so need to be visable.
It can cope with a bit of off road but in mine the mudguards are pretty tight and they clog up quick with mud. It's a bit of a heavy bike but I have 2 full panniers at most times.
Thanks for the info.
No problem mate.
If you think of anything else just ask. I've probably forgotten a lot as I ride it that much !!!!
I built my wife's bike around a women's Lithium frameset in 2014.
The frame was a rather reasonable £80, with the matching fork costing another £60 and the headset a relatively expensive FSA jobbie at another £40. I fitted it out with a mix of 1x10 Deore, BB5 brakes, a 29er wheelset with 35c cyclocross tyres and random decent finishing kit. The complete build cost around £600.
Its brief is to be a commuter and all-rounder, rather than an especially engaging or light bike...but I think it actually is, for a hybrid. The geometry looks similar to a modern 29er, although it certainly won't take MTB tyre widths. Rack and mudguard fittings have been easy to use and the matte black paint is very tough.
Overall, I'd recommend it highly - but do look into a custom build a cost-effective way to get a better spec than Evans' own builds.
Thanks for that. However, I'm having second thoughts as the wide, flat bars may make train storage a little difficult.
Thanks for that. However, I'm having second thoughts as the wide, flat bars may make train storage a little difficult.
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