Pinnacle Laterite 2 road bike review - an excellent value workhorse model

A fantastic value winter trainer or commuter bike that won't break the bank

Pinnacle Laterite 2 pictured on a blue blackground
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

This is a well designed bike for a low price. It rides nicely with predictable handling and good braking. The obvious compromise is the tyres which are not particularly supple. They're fine, but also easy to change when you're ready to. It is also a good looking bike in Black (with white decals). With the addition of mudguards you'd have a great winter training bike.

Reasons to buy
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    Great value

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    Versatile

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    Able to accept 25c to 32c tyres

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    Able to be fitted with mudguards and/or a rack

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    Looks good

Reasons to avoid
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    Gear gaps a little wide with 8 speed and 11-32 cassette

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    Wheels rob some performance advantage

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Could the Pinnacle Laterite be the perfect introduction to drop bar bikes? Featuring a carbon bladed fork, improved braking performance, a balanced riding position and comfortable geometry, this all aims to make this an ideal bike for training miles, sportives or leisure riding. 

The frame comes with mounts to allow full coverage mudguards and a rear pannier rack. A threaded bottom bracket helps to keep maintenance simple, particularly through winter. Is this one of the best cheap road bikes out there? We put the Laterite through some heavy testing to find out...

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