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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
- Thread starter Pantani
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What do you think of this then [MENTION=12917]Bedsex[/MENTION]? http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FBPXPC6700/planet-x-pro-carbon-6700-shimano-ultegra
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
It does appear to be hell of a lot of bike for that money. The reason for the price, and it doesn't lesson the quality of the bike, is that it might be an older model at the end of it's line. Not sure it was introduced in 2010? Don't know really, but that might be why it's a bargain, worth doing some searching round the net.
It might actually be this bike review - http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-planet-x-sl-pro-carbon-10-36958/ and is now called the 6700, as shimano also now have Ultegra 6800...
Presumably that doesn't make a huge difference though. It seems absolutely bargainous.
Bad Ash
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As Bold as pointed out this is using the Ultegra 6700 groupset, which is the old version and is 10 speed. The new 6800 version is 11 speed.
Typically the extra cog is in the middle of the cassette giving a slightly smaller gap between the ratios, rather than giving you a smaller cog to go faster or a larger cog for easier climbing.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Yeah, tough one but I would say a large which according to their website is 5-10" - 6'2" – you've got more scope for your own adjustments then with seat post and stem heights then. You're at the very bottom of the guide limit for the XL. Better to have the frame slightly small I've always thought than too big.
That's what I thought, though discussed with one of my friends and he reckons XL. My legs are relatively short and my Torso quite long.
banjo
GOSBTS
Are you an orangutan
I've been called worse.
banjo
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Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
The top tube length of the XL is only 20mm longer than the L. Check out the frame size guide on the website as it has all the dims of the geometry. I think there is quite a bit of difference in the height dims between the L and XL, but not a lot in the reach and lengths.
Going to be a personal thing for you, but as a 6 footer myself with 2 road bikes, I prefer my bike with slightly less reach to be honest as it's more comfortable. Tough call given you can't try both out.
armchairclubber
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Finally embracing technology Garmin 200 arrived in post today, interesting piece of kit, have joined the Strava Geeks thankyou to [MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION] and all, should bring the rides to life
[MENTION=225]Hamilton[/MENTION] I'm going to smack the back of your legs in a minute.
I've been out for a lovely spin this afternoon and am now going to settle down to watch today's race.
NO TOUR CHAT HERE ggrrrrr
I've been out for a lovely spin this afternoon and am now going to settle down to watch today's race.
NO TOUR CHAT HERE ggrrrrr
Sorry sorry sorry. I got my threads mixed up and before I knew it...
Profuse apologies.
Don't worry, my comments don't actually give too much away about what actually happens.
Looks great, as others have said, the 6700 Ultegra group set is an older iteration and 10 speed compared to 11 for the 6800. I also notice that it's not full Ultegra as it has FSA gossamer chainset, which I don't know much about.
I'm just about to stick the pedals on mine and give it a go for the first time. It did arrive at midday and I have been working from home but I've been surprisingly conscientious!
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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Good luck to you too! Mad thunderstorms here in Albion these last couple of days. It had better not be like that!