Pinnacle Neon vs Pinnacle Lithium

[NewToCycling]

Hi,

I am looking to purchase a hybrid bike (I'm a beginner and have not ridden since a few years ago!)
I am looking for an all round bike for commuting, but also travelling on trails etc. have been looking at the pinnacle neon 3 and lithium 4 specs, and am still not sure which one is "better"?

 

[Pale Rider]

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The Neon is a flat bar road bike, while the Lithium is more of a hybrid with wider tyres and wider range gearing with lower low gears.

Both are good bikes, but the Lithium is the safer choice for a beginner.

The frame is very versatile, it has lots of mounts for mudguards and luggage which you may want as your cycling develops.

Have you seen one?

It's showing as out of stock on the website, but your local branch may have a stray one knocking about.

The Trek in the link below has popped up in other threads, and would be an excellent and cheaper alternative.

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-neon-3-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339932

https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-4-2020-hybrid-bike-EV339939

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fx-2-disc-2020-hybrid-bike-EV364591

 

[I like Skol]

I'd go for the Neon. 8spd and sold as ligter/faster while Lithiu. Is described as more Mtb. I'm sure the Neon will be more than tough enough for most people.