Carbon Fibre Frames; Why?

[Smokin Joe]

Over priced, over-rated and completely un-necessary for the ordinary cyclist. People who buy one must have more money than sense.


Anyway, I've just ordered this

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXPCRFFDP/planet-x-pro-carbon-road-frameset

 

[ianrauk]

Not only gorgeous looking, such a fantastic colour. A fantastic bargain too.

I winder if @vickster approves?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Plus they melt in the sun and dissolve in the rain. And they crack in two if you drop anything on them. And you can't repair them. And they look ugly.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Plus they melt in the sun and dissolve in the rain. And they crack in two if you drop anything on them. And you can't repair them. And they look ugly.

Oh I don't intend to ride it, far too dangerous. I'm going to keep it in the box.

 

[ianrauk]

Oh I don't intend to ride it, far too dangerous. I'm going to keep it in the box.

Far better in a picture frame above the mantelpiece.

 

[midlife]

Carlton lagoon blue colour

Shaun

 

[Roadrider48]

I bought the Ultegra version about three months ago. Great bike, very responsive and comfortable.
I got white btw.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I bought the Ultegra version about three months ago. Great bike, very responsive and comfortable.
I got white btw.

White would just about have shaded it with me, but they're a hundred quid dearer and I do like the blue. Is it a standard size headset?

 

[400bhp]

Do you know what's the frame weight?

 

[LimeBurn]

I was going to buy the exact same bike but then decided on a Focus Izalco - still love that colour though. Although they had some shocking pink ones which were quite nice too - in a metrosexual way of course.

 

[HLaB]

Far better in a picture frame above the mantelpiece.

As long as the fire's not on; if it is it'll melt

 

[loveandpeace1]

Real nice looking frame. Wonder if you could weight it and tell me your height and what size frame you got. All the best.
Max

 

[biggs682]

Over priced, over-rated and completely un-necessary for the ordinary cyclist. People who buy one must have more money than sense.


Anyway, I've just ordered this

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXPCRFFDP/planet-x-pro-carbon-road-frameset

i almost agreed but then i read the whole op

 

[Roadrider48]

White would just about have shaded it with me, but they're a hundred quid dearer and I do like the blue. Is it a standard size headset?

The blue is quite a cool colour!
I managed to break the compression bung when shortening the carbon steerer, so I ordered a standard size head doctor from Evans but it was too big-1"1/8....
Took it back and got it exchanged for a smaller one. Don't know what size it was.
The external measurement of the steerer is 1"1/8 but the internal is 15/16ths if that's any help. It fitted perfectly.
Have you got a particular groupset and wheels in mind for your build?

 

[Roadrider48]

I have a 31" inside leg measurement and the medium size is a perfect fit for me.