Planet X components choice

t0ph0id

I'm going to purchase my SL Pro Carbon this week but not sure on which groupset to go with.
Originally it would have been the 105/Ultegra mix but now they're doing the Sram Rival build.

I think I'm pretty keen on the Rival but what's others opinions?

Also the choice in sizes in drop bars, 38-42cm. Is that the width? And what should I consider when deciding?

tenor

The latest Rival groupset is getting great reviews and I would go with this as an alternative to Shimano. Also the SRAM levers have concealed cables - something that Shomano is adopting later this year. A much neater arrangement. The chainset is also visually nicer in my view compared with the overstyled and cumbersome look of Shimano. Campag nicer still though, but unfortunately P-X don't / won't offer Campag.

TheStone

I hoping they'll do the new Ultegra 6700 soon.

(that doesn't help you, but I hope the planet x forum poster will be along soon).

keef66

yes, that's the bar width. Default has always been that bars are the same width as shoulders, but some people have preferences both ways

The dogfish

I had same dilemma and after a bit of e-research I went for Rival. From what I've read Rival has got really good reviews. I hope to get delivery early next week.

Re bar width I went for the 44cm - same as my current bars. As already suggested you'll need to look at the width of your shoulders and or current set up if appropriate.

lochindaal

I built up my own bike with Rival and really like it. I find the double tap is very intuitive and easy to use.