New bike ordered...EDIT: Arrived. Ridden. Wow.

[carlosthejack...]

...although they're waiting for frame delivery so won't get it just yet. Can't fucking wait, proper beast. Matt black, full carbon, Ultegra groupset. Carbon pedals too. Phwooooar!

https://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/imgs/products/900x650_constWH/CBPXSLPULT2_P1.jpg
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[mudcow007]

are these still £1000?

they look great, have you ridden one yet?

[D O G]

Miles better than the bike I have (and hence I would love it), but I'd not buy a new bike without internal cable routing and a tapered headset (doesn't look like it has one).

These may be forgivable depending on the ££?

[JonB]

Planet X have just brought out a gorgeous bike in white and lime green with full carbon, Ultegra 11 speed and internal cable routing for just £1500. Unbelievable value.

Edit: - This https://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXRT58ULT6800/planet_x_rt_58_ultegra_6800_11_road_bike
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[carlosthejack...]

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[Rigga]

This will be my next bike, complete bargain. They have a store near me too in Barnsley.

Nice one op
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[carlosthejack...]

[D O G]

[D O G]

I tell thee what though, it does fuck me off that all the cheap bikes have Shimano/SRAM. None have Campag. GAY.

[carlosthejack...]

[mudcow007]

[carlosthejack...]

[Drew]

How tall are you and what size frame did you order?

The sizes seem weird for Planet x bikes to me. I'm 5'8 so sizing says small, but the geometry for the small is way smaller than my 54 Felt.

[carlosthejack...]

[carlosthejack...]

It arrived on Saturday. Looks amazing. Had to wait until today to give it a spin, quick 40km to see how it felt. And it felt good. Smooth as silk and rapid as hell. Seems to get off the mark and respond more rapidly than the Ribble, which feels so much heavier than this. Current weight with the Shimano rims is 8kg. Will try and shave some off that with lighter hoops come the summer.

The only thing that threw me was the handling, which isn't as planted as the Ribble, but feels very light and a bit skittery in comparison. I think I'll get used to it, but it makes it very precise and responsive. I can only equate it to how they made the Eurofighter purposely unstable to make it way more manoeuvrable than anything else. I'm probably way off the mark, but that's what it felt like. Anyway, the roads weren't too filthy this morning to make it too much of a chore to return it to pristine, and it's currently residing in the conservatory as an "art installation". It's far too beautiful for the garage...

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1488076_10151753926972511_224980233_n.jpg
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[mudcow007]

tidy my friend, but you have made a huge mistake

saddle colour should always match bar tape colour

tis the rule 8

[Drew]

[sickpup]

You shouldn't clamp a carbon frame, always clamp the seat post.

[carlosthejack...]

[JonB]

[Radis]

That is a nice bike....Jealous.

I'm very tempted to get one but knowing how clumsy I am I'm wondering if I should just stick to steel or pay more and go for the Plant X Ti frame... either way, I'd have to persuade SWMBO and then worry about leaving it locked up anywhere in London both of which would take a little of the enjoyment out of it I think.

[JonB]

[carlosthejack...]

[D O G]

That weave looks sweeeeet.

Such a shame about the external cables