Evans Cycles house brand Pinnacle has earned a reputation for sensible, smartly-specced bikes that offer considerable value for money. When we tested its Dolomite Six in 2015, it impressed us with its cheerful versatility and solid Shimano 105 build.
Serious stopping upgrade
Our one real criticism was of its sub-standard Tektro rim brakes, so the fact that this year's Dolomite 5 gets similar kit along with proper hydraulic discs is very promising.
The braking upgrade has meant a few concessions along the way. The full carbon fork is no more, an alloy-steerered one in its place, while the slick 105 crankset has lost out to a less posh, but perfectly serviceable, FSA unit.
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Shimano’s hydraulic disc brakes are very impressive indeed
The weight's gone up a little too (by around 0.6kg), but otherwise the recipe is largely unchanged. The frame is a tidily executed 6061 alloy affair with minimally disguised welds, partly internal cabling, and a tapered head tube. It sports a paint job that's pleasant rather than beautiful.
A rock-solid all-rounder
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