Brianw193
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Any advice with the following really appreciated. I have been cycling to work for five years, all year round. First four on an Evan's Pinnacle Cobalt. Then repair bill meant it made sense to replace rather than fix. I live in Belfast and we do not have Evans. My local bike shop encouraged me to buy a Trek FX. Although I test rode the bike I was not really thinking about geometry. One year on and the 'sit up and beg' riding position of the Trek FX is not working. I am 6ft and living on a beautiful green island means coping with wind and regular horizontal rain and me constantly trying to duck under it. The Pinnacle was in retrospect more of a hybrid with a nod towards the shape of a flat bar touring / road bike (I think).
I am wanting to buy a new hybrid bike through Cycle2work scheme which rules out Evans and Pinnacle. The Pinnacle has a top tube measurement of 607mm. Ridgeback Element and Specialized sirrus appear similar on charts. I have up to £650 to spend. Are top tube and standover heights a good way of knowing that I can replicate the proportions of the Pinnacle frame?
Any advice or suggestions really appreciated. I can take my trusty Pinnacle (that I never let go of) to an independent bike shop for measurement but conscious they steer towards their brands. Cheers
I am wanting to buy a new hybrid bike through Cycle2work scheme which rules out Evans and Pinnacle. The Pinnacle has a top tube measurement of 607mm. Ridgeback Element and Specialized sirrus appear similar on charts. I have up to £650 to spend. Are top tube and standover heights a good way of knowing that I can replicate the proportions of the Pinnacle frame?
Any advice or suggestions really appreciated. I can take my trusty Pinnacle (that I never let go of) to an independent bike shop for measurement but conscious they steer towards their brands. Cheers
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