RT-58

sniper68
sniper68 Posts: 2,910
edited September 2013 in Your road bikes
My brand new(not so shiney) Planet-X RT-58 8)
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Love the stealthy look,has decals but very understated.Freebie pedals will be replaced with some 105s as soon as possible.
Baptism of fire in the Lake District next week :shock:
Lynskey R480

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  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Lovely bike. Was on my short list but the extra £300 and non-availability at the time I was ordering swayed me towards the Ribble 872 which is very similar. Full 105 on mine and same wheels. Is this the new spec? they were advertising no stock until October last time I looked. Ultegra grey looks great against the matt grey frame. Be sure to update with a full ride report. Enjoy!
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Really like the look of these.
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    As far as I know it's the new spec.Mine's a 52cm but some sizes are unavailable until next month.I initially wanted the SRAM Force kitted bike but Planet-X now only use Shimano and a full Ultegra group-set on a carbon bike for the money is hard to beat 8)
    Initial findings are it feels much lighter than my Focus Variado and I'm hoping the more relaxed Geometry will be more comfortable.I can't wait to get out on it now :mrgreen:
    Lynskey R480

  • Sodafarl
    Sodafarl Posts: 118
    Lovely bike, could I be cheeky and ask what height are you as the bike is a 52.
    I am 5' 9" and as I am unable to try one out a bit afraid of ordering online. Unfortunately the 2 bikes I like are Planet X and Ribble :( models.
    Thanks in advance.
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    I'm 5'6" at your height they'd probably recommend 54cm
    Lynskey R480

  • focuz
    focuz Posts: 150
    I like! Hows ultegra on it? I have force on mine :D
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Looks well
    Not had a chance to ride it it yet.
    Lynskey R480

  • arran77
    arran77 Posts: 9,260
    Very smart, I think these are set to become the new Ribble R872 8)
    "Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity" :lol:

    seanoconn
  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    arran77 wrote:
    Very smart, I think these are set to become the new Ribble R872 8)


    different type of rider it's appealing to though. marketed as more of a sportive bike. geometries are quite similar though, the 872 having sligjtly more aggressive seat/head tube angles and a marginally longer tt. still think the ribble offers unbeatable value.
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Isn't a similar specced Ribble around the same price though?
    £1500 for the spec is bloody good value :)
    Lynskey R480

  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Well took it for it's maiden Voyage in the Lake District,35 hilly miles from Keswick 8)
    Waterfall at Thirlmere:-
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    Love this bike.Comfortable from the off,just had to tweak the bar position to make it 100%,very light and feels quick(roady mate had a blast and says it's fast) think I'll ditch the road pedals for egg-beaters but that's it 8)
    Lynskey R480

  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Stunning photo and stunning bike. Took my 872 out for its maiden voyage today. similarly impressed. I see what you are saying about the spec. Does the RT-58 come with full Ultegra now?
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Camcycle1974 wrote:
    Stunning photo and stunning bike. Took my 872 out for its maiden voyage today. similarly impressed. I see what you are saying about the spec. Does the RT-58 come with full Ultegra now?
    Yes full Ultegra groupset.
    Lynskey R480

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