I bought a Pinnacle Lithium 4 2020 from the Brighton Evans shop as my company uses them for the Cycle to work scheme. I was a little nervous as I am 52 and haven't ridden a bike for nigh on 30 years, but my phone conversation with Jamie helped reassure me. He helpfully guided me through the ordering process which I really appreciated.
I intend to use the bike for the short commute from my home to work, which is only around 3 miles and almost entirely on a cycle path. As I did not know the time it would take me to reach work, I did a couple of dummy runs and was pleasantly surprised to find I could reach work in around 10 minutes.
Now onto the bike, although a biking novice (biking has changed a lot since the 70's when I grew up), I found myself finding out about such things as hydraulic brakes etc. I can tell you as one who has memories of screeching pads, they are an absolute godsend. Notwithstanding speed or rain (of which there has been plenty) the brakes are both quick in response and fully effective. I have found that although the bike is relatively hefty, such is its performance, that it makes light of hard work, efficiently eating up the miles even with an oncoming gale's best efforts. I have become adept with the gear options, learning the most effective points at which to change. As an older rider, I was concerned with the comfort the saddle may offer, I must say that my initial impressions are favourable although were I on a longer trip, I may end up with a different opinion!
The store could not have offered me a better level of service, fitting my preferred mudguards and lights and helping me choose the right helmet. I am very grateful, as this is often lacking in modern shops. I can't wait to try my bike in more pleasant conditions than those offered at the present time! It is a winner!
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