What's the catch?

[SteCenturion]

Am I the only one who's not that interested in a full carbon bike? To be fair I think I'm a little too heavy.

Plenty of good quality carbon frames out there with no rider weight limit for the 'bigger, stronger' lads & lasses needs.

Although I have a carbon bike, I am nowadays drawn more towards steel & titanium bikes from Artisan builders.

 

[andyfraser]

Plenty of good quality carbon frames out there with no rider weight limit for the 'bigger, stronger' lads & lasses needs.

Although I have a carbon bike, I am nowadays drawn more towards steel & titanium bikes from Artisan builders.

It's good to know carbon isn't completely out of the question. As they say though, you don't miss what you never had.

 

[vickster]

You might want to check frame weight limits and link to warranty. Many specify around 110-120kg I think

 

[andyfraser]

I'm less than 110kg. I thought the limit was lower for some reason.

 

[SteCenturion]

I'm less than 110kg. I thought the limit was lower for some reason.

90 to 100 kg on some carbon wheels, usually higher on frames.

 

[cyberknight]

Plenty of good quality carbon frames out there with no rider weight limit for the 'bigger, stronger' lads & lasses needs.

Although I have a carbon bike, I am nowadays drawn more towards steel & titanium bikes from Artisan builders.

im similar, for some reason a spin spitfire is on the list as im of an age where a i have fond memories of airfix and war movies with that glorious engine noise.

 

[andyfraser]

90 to 100 kg on some carbon wheels, usually higher on frames.

So after my fixie and folder I'll be able to buy a carbon road bike. My OH will be pleased! lol

 

[SteCenturion]

im similar, for some reason a spin spitfire is on the list as im of an age where a i have fond memories of airfix and war movies with that glorious engine noise.

Cool bike.

Saw that model featured in Cycling Plus, lovely, expensive though & what a name for a bike, fantastic.

 

[ianrauk]

Cool bike.

Saw that model featured in Cycling Plus, lovely, expensive though & what a name for a bike, fantastic.

Agreed. Lovely bike. Got a great review too.

 

[jonny jeez]

Direct sales model and an ethos of keeping cycling affordable. Innit.

this.

I suspect that above "cost cutting" Planet X show the greatest saving by not paying for shops, staff and all of the knock on cost from this.

Planet X do seem to be a solid brand now, with a decent warranty...ribble, I understand is also a player but with less customer service.