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[Closed] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this.

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[url= http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/dolomite-four-2012-road-bike-ec035889#select ]Pinnacle Dolomite 4[/url]

I fancy a road bike again after 20 years without one and this looks to fit the bill. I ride all year round whatever the weather so a frame that takes proper mudguards is a must. So any reason not to go with this. I've also looked at the Ribble winter training bikes but the 105 groupset looks to be a bargain on this. I want something reasonably quick but I'm not going to be racing and I'll be riding on my own most of the time so don't have to keep up with anyone.

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Posted : 15/02/2013 10:22 am
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because there's a full carbon Pinnacle for £999 that's an even bigger bargain?


 
Posted : 15/02/2013 10:31 am
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are you [s]a midget[/s] quite small in stature?


 
Posted : 15/02/2013 10:33 am
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because you can buy this http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPRIV13/planet_x_pro_carbon_sram_rival_road_bike


 
Posted : 15/02/2013 10:36 am
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toppers I am indeed a little short of inches.

I've looked at both those other options and neither appear to have mudguard mounts. I'll be using this as a commuter as well on days I don't feel like riding over the downs to work so could buy it through the company thus reducing it down to £600. I wouldn't actually own it then but I can't see many of the others in the office wanting to use it - they're all over 6ft! Midgets 1 lanky gits 0.


 
Posted : 15/02/2013 10:55 am
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I hope you took it in the spirit it was intended. 😀

If it fits and you like it then buy it.

What about a genesis Equilibrium 00. Brilliant bike.


 
Posted : 15/02/2013 11:00 am
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If it fits and you like it then buy it.

I'll quote you when I mention it to the wife! The Genesis does look nice but I've had a thing about a 105 equipped bike for years. 20 years ago I had a payout from work all ready to buy a Peugeot with a 531 frame and 105 groupset when the car decided it was going to swallow the whole lot in one go.


 
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Because it's a road bike.


 
Posted : 15/02/2013 2:37 pm

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