Terminator Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I'm looking at upgrading my roadbike (Trek 1400 105 9 speed spec) and was thinking of transferring the components across to a Planet-X road frame. I know that Kiwi is the man, but was wanting input from other guys who maybe ride this frame. The bike will be mainly used for training for Mtb riding, but will do the odd road race too. 1. I'm a big guy, 6'2" 87kg. Is this frame strong / stiff enough for me? 2. I do a lot of time on an IDT. Will this frame handle it? I don't have R30k for a new bike so I can use the Trek on an IDT! 3. I know very little about the Planet-X except that the price (and the frame in pictures) looks good. Looking forward to the input. Cheers.
Terminator Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Doesn't appear to be too many Planet-X fans out there.....
intern Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I can only comment on the stem they sent me, very chuffed with service rendered and quality of product at price...
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Doesn't appear to be too many Planet-X fans out there..... I'm a fan but I do not have one of his frames yet. They do have a no nonsense guarantee. .
Terminator Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Doesn't appear to be too many Planet-X fans out there..... I'm a fan but I do not have one of his frames yet. They do have a no nonsense guarantee. . Looks positive. Does anyone have one his frames yet?
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Keith does and there is a whole squad riding them here in GP. .
keith Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I'm very happy with my purchase! PM me if you have any specific queries! Being my first carbon bike I don't have anything to compare it with, but its beautifully smooth.
ASTANA Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 So you guys think its worth the trouble to buy one if I'm from CT? Do you guys know if the guarantee will stop if I respray it with some other scheme? Maby the Cervelo white coulours with the olympic rings.... nice.
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 So you guys think its worth the trouble to buy one if I'm from CT? Do you guys know if the guarantee will stop if I respray it with some other scheme? Maby the Cervelo white coulours with the olympic rings.... nice. Just ask Kiwi. And what is wrong with the pearl white? It's stunning. .
keith Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Astana I'm happy so I would reccommend it. Check with Kiwi on the guarantee. The pearl paintjob gives it an awesome minimalist look though which I love. Combine it with white handlebar tape and a white saddle (which I'm trying to do) and it'll look awesome!
Terminator Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks guys. No negative feed-back is always a good sign. What are your opinions about a carbon bike on an idt? Does it place much more stress than the road? This would be my first carbon bike.
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I would not do it, any carbon bike. The dropouts are just glued in and it can take alot of strain.
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