New bike, new bike, new bike, new bike

[Saluki]

Did I mention that I had a new bike? Well I do. Have a new bike, I mean. I really like posting those words. New bike New to me anyway.

I posted a quick pic yesterday of Eric, the new Planet X XLS Carbon CX bike. He's second hand and was originally owned by a young man who went off cycling despite his Dad buying a rather sexy bike.
Anyway, the decals were a bit naff and looked like something had rubbed up against them at the bottom, where th bike was stored, so I whipped them off today. I have replaced the bar tape with something loud and obnoxious. I know most people will hate it but I love it. I am wondering if I can find a loud, green (comfy) saddle to go with.

I was surprised how quick he is, compared to my old Spesh MTB, he handles much better too and stops really well. Pics below.




Showing pretty Carbon pattern. The lacquer isn't lifting, it's the way that the camera flash caught it.

 

[vickster]

Needs much more colour

 

[Saluki]

Needs much more colour

I think so too but at the price it was at, I am not complaining. I wonder if I can get cat-sick green Planet X decals.

 

[vickster]

Coloured tyres?

 

[jefmcg]

I am wondering if I can find a loud, green (comfy) saddle to go with.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I can flog you some Vittoria tyres with a nice green stripe I've got spare.....

my only surprise is that you're surprised it is faster/better than an mtb.

 

[Saluki]

Comfy saddle!! I don't have a Brooks bum.

 

[Saluki]

I can flog you some Vittoria tyres with a nice green stripe I've got spare.....

my only surprise is that you're surprised it is faster/better than an mtb.

The Hardrock was quite quick and really flickable. I had a lot of fun on him. The PX is another world. It's a heck of a lot lighter as well, only 8.2kg

Wouldn't the Vittorias be a bit thinner and a whole lot less knobbly though? I back on to the Marriotts Way and ride up and down it quite a lot and need a bit of help in the tyre department when it rains.

 

[DCLane]

Lime green cable outers from Jagwire (I've just bought 2 sets):

Lime green saddle (Charge Bucket / others):

Lime green pedals:

Lime green tyres:

Lime green bottle cage:

Lime green hoods:

Lime green lights:

There ... all colour co-ordinated

 

[Crackle]

All that green looks sick.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

The Hardrock was quite quick and really flickable. I had a lot of fun on him. The PX is another world. It's a heck of a lot lighter as well, only 8.2kg

Wouldn't the Vittorias be a bit thinner and a whole lot less knobbly though? I back on to the Marriotts Way and ride up and down it quite a lot and need a bit of help in the tyre department when it rains.

The are intended for pavé so are pretty robust. They cope with the Downslink fine.

 

[ianrauk]

veeeer veeeer nice..

except the green stuff

 

[DCLane]

I think so too but at the price it was at, I am not complaining. I wonder if I can get cat-sick green Planet X decals.

Close; this is their On-One brand in Lime green.

Yes; Planet X decals in lime green

 

[Mo1959]

Did I mention that I had a new bike? Well I do. Have a new bike, I mean. I really like posting those words. New bike New to me anyway.

I posted a quick pic yesterday of Eric, the new Planet X XLS Carbon CX bike. He's second hand and was originally owned by a young man who went off cycling despite his Dad buying a rather sexy bike.
Anyway, the decals were a bit naff and looked like something had rubbed up against them at the bottom, where th bike was stored, so I whipped them off today. I have replaced the bar tape with something loud and obnoxious. I know most people will hate it but I love it. I am wondering if I can find a loud, green (comfy) saddle to go with.

I was surprised how quick he is, compared to my old Spesh MTB, he handles much better too and stops really well. Pics below.




Showing pretty Carbon pattern. The lacquer isn't lifting, it's the way that the camera flash caught it.

Very nice..........I have a hankering for trying a cyclocross bike too and was looking on Planet X this morning

 

[Diggs]

Love the bike @Saluki ! And yes on the green! I'm liking green on (especially cross) bikes at the moment, I think it may be down to meeting Sophie De Boer at Milton Keynes