planet x or specialised allez elite

abr1966

howdo,
any opinions on whether to go for the Specialised or the planet x
aluminium with carbon forks? Both around £800 although spec looks a bit better on the planet x....im new to road biking so learning as i go with which bike i should get,

cheers

pianoman

A close one!

If you really want to test ride though, it'll have to be the Specialized. I know some people at the club who bought them and really like them. You can start with this bike, and then when you're ready to race, stick some "prime" wheels with super tyres on e.g. Reynolds Solitude with Schwalbe Ultremo's, and keep the original wheels and tyres as an "option" set for training and winter use.

Good luck and happy shopping

abr1966

cheers,
have ridden a mate's planet x and liked it a lot so am looking to test ride the specialized also...

pianoman

If you've test ridden the Planet-X, then it comes down to knowledge of different parts.

If you want custom build or Campag components, go for Planet-X. Is this the one:
http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/aca ... m_Alu.html

Seriously impressive. I'd pick Campag Centaur over Ultegra, but each to one's own, and I guess Ultegra is part of the deal.

I'd be leaning towards the Planet-X at the moment in your position.

abr1966

Aye that's the one...top end for me financially so would be likely to take it with the spec as described, upgrade later... leaning toward the planet x myself,
cheers

pabloweaver

I have both ...

I love my PX and the allez has become a workhorse/hack bike.

buy the PX

Speed_King

I would say the spec usualy if we was talking top end, the Allez is good but i think planet X edges it on this one

juankerr

If you're happy with the fit, the PX.