Planet x or Ribble?

Zingaro134

I m searching for a new bike, dont care about the name and have spotted 2 bikes.It will be used for racing and for club runs around 100 miles max.I ws looking to know if anyone has any experience of both companies nd could advise me on which is best, thanks
1. Planet Rt57
Anti shock bar tape
pair of carbon bottle cages
Ultra Light CNC Brake Calipers
Sram pg1030 cassette
SRAM PC1051 10 Speed 114 Link Chain
FSA Gossamer Compact BB386 EVO Chainset
SRAM Rival Front Mech
Planet X Road Bar Strada Shallow Drop
SRAM Force Rear Mech
Planet X Superlight Team Saddle
FSA SL-K Carbon Seatpost
SRAM Red Double Tap Shifters 2013
Planet X Superlight Team 3D Forged Stem
Vittoria Rubino Slick 3 Wired Tyre
FSA RD-60 Clincher Wheelset
£1,373.98

2.Ribble R872
Full Shimano Ultegra 6700 inc. BB, brakes , cassette, chain, crankset, rear mech, frnt mech, shifters
Shimano R501 Bladed Spoke Clincher Wheels Pair
Deda RHM 01 Bars
Deda Zero 1 Stem
Ritchey Spacer Wet White
Selle Italia X1 Man Saddle
CSN Superleggera Alloy Seatpillar
Vittoria Rubino 3 Rigid Tyre
Deda Cork Ribbon Handlebar Tape
£1,461.85


Any replies would be great, sorry its so long

hstiles

The Planet X is a real mixture of components. Any reason why you've gone for Red shifters, Force rear mech, Rival front mech? Rival throughout would be good enough and you could use the extra money towards a set of really decent wheels or a cheaper bike.

GiantMike

Do you care about weight? What do they weigh?

Zingaro134

hstiles wrote:

The Planet X is a real mixture of components. Any reason why you've gone for Red shifters, Force rear mech, Rival front mech? Rival throughout would be good enough and you could use the extra money towards a set of really decent wheels or a cheaper bike.

To be fair i picked the red shifters because they look better and are apparently lighter , Bad idea? I do care about weight but im not going to complain about a few grams

jamiekavanagh

I have the RT-57 and faced the same dilemma you're facing now. I got the Force kit throughout, the rest is stock and I can't fault it. The only thing I have changed are the wheels, from the AL30s to Cosmic Elite's and that was only because I wanted to, not needed to.

I came from an alu Synapse and the difference is stark. The RT-57 is lighter, stiffer, faster and corners much better. The finishing is superb, the colours are the business and the ride is a pleasure. The stock seat is even comfortable on short to medium rides. The only thing to watch is cable rattle in the frame from the rear brake, but once you get it settled it's no problem.

I can honestly say this is the first bike since my 2006 Specialised Enduro Comp that I actually love riding, not just enjoy.

thefd

It's going to be down to your choice ultimately. I have the R872, and I'm delighted with it. I have full 105 on it, cosmic wheels (non carbon). But I love riding it. It is now my summer bike, with my Tarmac relegated to my winter/wet weather bike.

See my sig for photos.

mlefa30

what size is you r872? one sweet looking bike........

Zingaro134

I am definitely swaying toward the r872 with a set of those mavic cosmic elite's TheFD, your is amazing looking might get ultegra instead though. Good choice?

thefd

Zingaro134 wrote:

I am definitely swaying toward the r872 with a set of those mavic cosmic elite's TheFD, your is amazing looking might get ultegra instead though. Good choice?

Cheers - I love it. I have done 1350 miles on it (I only take it out in good weather) had it since March, and I love it. Fit is just right, done three 100 milers on it and felt good afterwards - size it just right.

thefd

mlefa30 wrote:

what size is you r872? one sweet looking bike........

50cm C to top (i'm 5'11'') - because of sloping top tube it sounds small but is equivalent to my Spesh which is 56cm.

Full spec is...
- Shimano 105 black 10 speed double groupset (12-27 cassette, 34/50 compact chainset with 172.5 long cranks)
- Mavic cosmic elite clincher wheels
- 42cm ITM Alutech (31.8 handlebars)
- 100mm ITM Alutech (31.8 stem)
- Selle Italia X1 Man Saddle
- CSN Carbone S E seatpillar
- I now run Conti GP4000s 25mm wide tyres (different to picture)
- ITM Cork Embossed Handlebar Tape