Pinnacle Arkose Three (jameso to the forum please)

Hey James, thanks for confirming. Dropped it into evans on Saturday so may be coming your way! So sad to see it go though, was one of the first 2015 arkose 4’s and I’ve loved riding it! Hopefully there’s a replacement available.

Has anyone put WTB Resolutes into a 2015 Arkose? My Nanos have given up the ghost so I’m thinking about replacing them with the Resolutes (assuming I can find some to buy!). They are 42mm so 2mm bigger than the stock Nanos,

I’ve not, but Nano 40s were about as close as you’d want to get to the fork on the sides. The 42s will fit but may be less mud room than you’d want with a tyre like that.

I have – thank you WTB for supporting the 2nd (and 3rd) Torino-Nice Rally.

Jameso is right, surprise surprise. They fit physically but really don’t leave much room for mud clearance at the front. You could ride them when it’s dry, but then you may as well ride something slicker and faster if it’s not muddy. they’d be great on the later bikes with more clearance though.

A more useful angle. Forgive the scruffiness of bike. It’s much loved but leads a tough life. This was the day I got back, and it got washed immediately after!

I have Arkose 1 2018. Really happy with the bike, using with a set of Alex CXD4 wheels with Maxxis Ramblers (tubeless) which makes the bike really nippy and saved weight.

The CXD4 have internal rim width of 19mm so min tyre size recommended is 28mm. I was contemplating getting another set of wheels purely for road use with 23 or 25mm tyres but in terms of geometry/bottom bracket drop etc would the Arkose run ok with these?

The Arkose 4 frame is getting replaced. Going from an XL to an L because that’s all they have and actually the L will probably fit me better. It’s also staying blue! Not sure if you’ve been involved in the process James but it’s been buttery smooth! Hope to get the bike back soon!

Cleaned my arkose 3 2018 and discovered a crack in the rim from one of the rear spokes. Used a lot for commuting and bikepacking.

What rim / wheelset for a at worst 90kg rider plus say 10kg of stuff

Hi looking for advice, looking to get back into towpath and forestry track riding should I get a Arkose? Only ask as impulse bought a Pinnacle Pyrolite 1 one off Evans at midnight ex display for £630 which I thought was too good of a deal, I know Arkose have more options and better spec, but with my saving I could add SRAM 1x drivetrain to this, well that’s my thinking or should I go for an Arkose?

I’m 6’3 34 inside leg and 16 stone so previous gravel bikes Inc GT grade tiagra carbon wasnt able to give enough protection from feedback through bars on mild gravel towpath.

Hello Jim, welcome to the forum. In sure a few of the more knowledgeable guys will be along soon to answer your question.

Alternatively start a new thread to catch people’s eye.

Hi thanks, and cheers for the advice. I will leave it until lunch and failing that I’ll start a new thread, as don’t want first post to be a double one.

@sixpotbelly I’ve only just spotted your post, apologies for not responding sooner! Those shots are great, and have helpfully confirmed that buying and fitting a new Nano last week was a sensible call! 😛

Hi looking for advice, looking to get back into towpath and forestry track riding should I get a Arkose? Only ask as impulse bought a Pinnacle Pyrolite 1 one off Evans at midnight ex display for £630 which I thought was too good of a deal, I know Arkose have more options and better spec, but with my saving I could add SRAM 1x drivetrain to this, well that’s my thinking or should I go for an Arkose?

I’d just use the Pyrolite for a while, see how you get on. In some ways I prefer it as an all-rounder to the Arkose, it’s a bit nippier overall. It already has the 650Bs on that make the most difference off-road. Swap the Horizons for a Saguaro 2.0 or similar and head into the forest, it’ll be fine. 1x … up to you. I’m not won over by it but others love it.

@jameso
Thanks for the reply, I will take it out this weekend and thoroughly test it out I’m pretty certain I’ll love it. Will take your advice on tyres. Would you setup tubeless? Also what gearing would you look at for upgrade or leave it as standard? Just after an idea what other than tyres are worthwhile upgrades as and when my wallet gets too heavy?!

For 650b and a bit more off-road bias have a look at the WTB Sendero. The other good thing about the Pyrolite is that you can run the cool Pinnacle porteur style rack. 🙂

@johnnystorm
Cheers for the advice, I will also have a look at the racks.

@jameso slightly off topic. Will Evans be doing the iroko as frame only this year ?

Ta 🙂

Just a follow-up, it arrived.

Few weeks since picking up a discounted 4 in late Decemeber. Really happy with it. Had to get a longer bolt to fit the guards through the head tube, other than that all good.

@jameso

Hi James . Do you happen have any info on the international shipping? I placed my order on Jan 25th and they mentioned by first or second week of February they should be shipping bike international again. However I contacted them last week and no estimation so far 🙁

I’m going crazy waiting for it..I really want to ride this bike!

Thanks

@gratyboy @waldner

Hey guys so you happen to have pictures of the 53mm bluemels fitted to the arkose?

Many thanks

Eduea, which model? Will get some info. Thanks.

Arkose 1 2018 with 53mm SKS Bluemels

Arkose

@waldner. Thanks a lot man! Looks great!!

@jameso

It’s arkose 2 2018. I bought in 25th Jan with the support of you guys I was able to place the order by phone 😉

Thanks

Hey folks!

Loving my ’18 Arkose 4, but I find the headset endlessly works loose and is often creaking. This had been the case from new.
Any thoughts? My nearest Evans is quite a distance away now.

It’s arkose 2 2018.

Size, L?

Any thoughts?

Stem to steerer interface worth looking at, is it moving there? How are your spacers set up, is the bung still in the steerer at a point where the stem clamps?

Will Evans be doing the iroko as frame only this year ?

Sold through now sorry, apart from Arkose F’sets there’s no plan to carry on with frames at the mo.

2018 size M Arkose 4: Yes the bung is where the same position where the stem clamps. I’ve removed and cleaned the bearings. Two spacers below stem, one above.

Will try again later and double check torque etc.

^ seems common that people go easy on the stem bolts with carbon steerers, that’s no bad thing but worth checking the torque. The stems we use have good amount of surface area on the steerer.

apart from Arkose F’sets there’s no plan to carry on with frames at the mo.

when will the 2019 framesets be available? can only see 2018 atm

@jameso

Size M.

Order DO00272931

Thanks

Following all this with interest, but wondering when the 2019 Arkose models will hit the shop floor (or have they already?)? And do we know what the new models weigh in at yet?

There’s a stock info button for each bike, it gives the due dates when you hover the mouse cursor over it – earliest is 17/3 for some models atm.

Hopefully they will release the weights shortly. The Arkose 1 2018 was/is listed at 10.5kg but mine was 11.2kg, similar with the Neon 4 I tested, was 0.8kg heavier than quoted. And Lithium 4 was also 0.8kg heavier than listed. So hopefully, whilst appreciating they can vary a bit, the weights will also be more accurate.

Wheel not worth saving with duff bearings and cracked rim.. New dt Swiss e1800 going on

@reformedfatty

Sorry to hear about your wheel. As it’s a 2018 bike I assume it’s still under warrantee – is the wheel being replaced by Evans?

I’ve done around 1250 miles on my arkose 3 with the WTB riddler tyres and the rear is now at replacement stage.
Is that good mileage out of a gravel tyre, probably 80% road miles?

I’m looking for a like for like replacement but can’t find a UK supplier. Anyone got any?

No, not a warranty replacement – I’m not the original owner (it spent some time on a turbo trainer prior to my ownership and never went outside). Plus with some memory / spec checking its actually an arkose 2.

Checked the front hub bearings and they are goosed too.. do I need a press to fit new ones? its the 12mm through axle to add interest

Sigma Sports have the WTB Riddler

do I need a press to fit new one

use the old ones to press the new ones in, they are the perfect size.

@ jameso

I’ve contacted Evans through different channels and no news not estimation.

I guess if by the end of the week nothing happens I will have to cancel it as  it’s been over a month now and get another bike which can be delivered. Too sad as I really wanted this one 🙁

I was think of sonder Camino or something like that.  I know this is not the place but if any recommendations I appreciate .

Thanks

@eduea
I don’t have any pics but the 53mm SKS Bluemels fit fine on my 2018 Arkose 4. You’ll need a longer bolt to fit the front guard to the crown but that would be for all guards I’d imagine.
I would buy the 53mm again if I had to

@grantyboy

Thanks a lot! That’s enoug<span style=”font-size: 0.8rem;”>h for me to know 😉</span>

Let’s see if I still will get my arkose or if I will cancel it lol

Thanks

@eduea – they said they’d get in contact with you .. I’ll chase it up now. Sorry.