Finally got a new commuter :)

[Grievesy]

I'd been drooling over the thought of a new commuter for some time now, and I'd always had my eyes on

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/EBPXLONRDA1M/planet-x-london-road-apex-1 but at £800 (££719 just now with discount) I still thought it was a bit steep.

Yesterday I got an email from planetX telling me that they now were doing these.
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXLDNSLAPEXMECH/planet-x-london-road-sl-apex1
not as sexy looking and I know the spec is slightly less but what's sexier is the pricetag is £500 for the base model. Sexyness is £300 extra in the wallet

Figured I'd post it up and let anyone else who's been looking get in on the deal, 2 sold in the space of me buying mines, limited stock*

* I am in no way employed by planetx or any affiliation. I just like their bikes However if they want to sponsor me...

 

[biggs682]

Looks a good deal in all fairness , what size frame did you go for ?

 

[Spiderweb]

I got the email too. That is a cracking bike, great VFM too, enjoy.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Looks good for the money, what's it like for fitting mudguards.

 

[pjd57]

Nice looking bike for the money

I'm still not sure about these 1 × 11 gear set ups.

I'll just need to try it and see when the time comes.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

And with the new SL frame too... (even though old and new share the same geometry)

If it's anything like the old frame (which I have) you'll love it

 

[cyberknight]

nice

 

[Grievesy]

It's a very nice bike to ride. loving the simplicity of the 1x11. Very happy with the purchase and I recommend it to anyone

 

[Grievesy]

Looks good for the money, what's it like for fitting mudguards.

Dave, plenty of space for mudguards or for fatter tyres if you're that way inclined. quite a flexible bike on what you want to do with it.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I'm on PX email list, some fab bargains from time to time.

The £500 London is one of the best yet

 

[bladderhead]

I like my XX1. Chain never jumps off. I have a wide-narrow elliptical chainwheel made by Garbaruk.