Whats todays Arkose?
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Whats todays Arkose?
Asking for a chap at work who wants a gravel bike
Previously, if someone mentioned looking for a good gravel bike (not drop bar MTB) at a good price - The Pinnacle Arkose was universally recommended.
I agreed, even bought one. Its good, even if it is in pieces currently...
But after being asked by a chap at work, I discovered they don't make them anymore it seems.
So what's the go-to currently? (ignoring availability issues)
Previously, if someone mentioned looking for a good gravel bike (not drop bar MTB) at a good price - The Pinnacle Arkose was universally recommended.
I agreed, even bought one. Its good, even if it is in pieces currently...
But after being asked by a chap at work, I discovered they don't make them anymore it seems.
So what's the go-to currently? (ignoring availability issues)
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Camino?
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Re: Whats todays Arkose?
Canyon Grevil? Rumour has it there's actually some availability in the UK!
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See a few Marin Nicasio's about....
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Evans still make them, but (bites tongue)
Camino would be my choice. Good bike, good price, good company.
Camino would be my choice. Good bike, good price, good company.
Re: Whats todays Arkose?
Depends if you want a road based gravel bike, or an off-road based gravel bike...?
There are theories at the bottom of my jargon.
Re: Whats todays Arkose?
I'd say Camino. Good company (not cracked yet Shaf!), and very versatile like an Arkose but with a bit more clearance. Had an Arkose for 7 years and the Camino for a year or so. Both can be adapted to be more road or off road focused and a bargain price when available too.
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Another very happy Camino owner and Alpkit customer
If at first you don't succeed you're running about average!
Introverts Unite! We are here, we are uncomfortable and we want to go home.
Introverts Unite! We are here, we are uncomfortable and we want to go home.
Re: Whats todays Arkose?
Thanks everyone, I will pass it on.
Re: Whats todays Arkose?
i would opt for a genesis or a surly in some form or other. wife has a straggler, it is very good. takes a 2'' tyre. fugio is ace looking from genesis.