Hi all,
I'm looking to upgrade my ancient heavy bike with something new and light. I'm a fairly experienced cyclist I would say, who enjoys getting out 2 - 3 times a week for 20 - 30 mile cycles along a mix of the Thames path, some canal cycle paths (light gravel) and a bit of road. I like to ride fast for fitness and pleasure, not commuting. I live in South London so although there are a few hills around they're not huge ones and most of my cycling will be on the flat.
I've been looking with interest at the Pinnacle Neon 3 and Neon 4 2020 models. Has anyone experienced these and how would you rate them? There is a considerable price difference of £130 between the two models but both already have the main features I'm looking for - disc brakes and carbon forks. Is the Neon 4 worth the extra? I see the '3' has thinner 28mm tyres which I'm not a fan of, but I assume I could always fit 32s (if they would suffice for canal path type surface?) or above.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-neon-3-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339932
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-neon-4-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339958
The other model in contention was the Trek FX 3 Disc although that's out of stock until November and to be honest, the colours (Rage Red) or plain white don't look particularly attractive to me. It does seem to have similar components to the Neon 4 though and was previously priced at £650, now having somehow crept up to £700 at Evans).
https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fx-3-disc-2020-hybrid-bike-EV364594
To note, I am somewhat locked in to buying from Evans as my company's Cycle to Work scheme is with them. Also last time I called Evans, test rides were not possible, which is not particularly helpful when making a decision to invest ~£750 on a bike.
Thanks in advance,
Jon.
I'm looking to upgrade my ancient heavy bike with something new and light. I'm a fairly experienced cyclist I would say, who enjoys getting out 2 - 3 times a week for 20 - 30 mile cycles along a mix of the Thames path, some canal cycle paths (light gravel) and a bit of road. I like to ride fast for fitness and pleasure, not commuting. I live in South London so although there are a few hills around they're not huge ones and most of my cycling will be on the flat.
I've been looking with interest at the Pinnacle Neon 3 and Neon 4 2020 models. Has anyone experienced these and how would you rate them? There is a considerable price difference of £130 between the two models but both already have the main features I'm looking for - disc brakes and carbon forks. Is the Neon 4 worth the extra? I see the '3' has thinner 28mm tyres which I'm not a fan of, but I assume I could always fit 32s (if they would suffice for canal path type surface?) or above.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-neon-3-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339932
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-neon-4-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339958
The other model in contention was the Trek FX 3 Disc although that's out of stock until November and to be honest, the colours (Rage Red) or plain white don't look particularly attractive to me. It does seem to have similar components to the Neon 4 though and was previously priced at £650, now having somehow crept up to £700 at Evans).
https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fx-3-disc-2020-hybrid-bike-EV364594
To note, I am somewhat locked in to buying from Evans as my company's Cycle to Work scheme is with them. Also last time I called Evans, test rides were not possible, which is not particularly helpful when making a decision to invest ~£750 on a bike.
Thanks in advance,
Jon.