Planet X RT58 vs N2A

Chunky101
Chunky101 Posts: 108
edited November 2013 in Road buying advice
I have a CycleScheme voucher with Planet X and was about to purchase an RT58 but I like the look of the N2A with the carbon wheels. My question is whether the more race focused geometry of the N2A is likely too extreme for a newbie (I'm currently maxing at around 40 road miles per trip on my mountain bike).

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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    I went for the slightly more "relaxed" RT-58 and compared to my old road bike it just feels much more comfortable 8)
    I too are predominantly an MTBer and always found the "race" geometry a bit too steep which lead to me converting my old bike to flat bars.
    It depends what your intentions are in the long run?If racing/competing then maybe the N2A but if just general road-riding and the odd event/Sportive then IMO look no further than the RT 8)
    Lynskey R480

  • Chunky101
    Chunky101 Posts: 108
    Perhaps the RT58 with carbon rims is the way to go :)
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    RT58 IMO
  • Chunky101
    Chunky101 Posts: 108
    Went for the RT58, feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for it to be built :D
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Stealth or Green & White?
  • Chunky101
    Chunky101 Posts: 108
    Stealth :)
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Nice, post some pics when it arrives.
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Good choice 8)
    I had no option when I bought mine as the green/white wasn't available but I would have gone for stealth anyway :)
    Lynskey R480

  • Chunky101
    Chunky101 Posts: 108
    She's arrived .... I'm in love! Absolutely gutted that it's been raining heavily all day so not yet ridden her but hope to rectify that over the weekend.

    There are a few things which could do with changing in time such as the saddle (colour), the stem clamp (colour) and the chain guide (colour). Cosmetics aside she's a beauty and I'm very happy with my purchase.

    Also I've read many things about the Planet X buying experience and that their customer services are poor but I couldn't disagree more. They have been nothing but polite, helpful, patient and professional from day one and I did mess them around going back and forth between options and cancelling orders until I got it right. They were excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again or recommend them to others.
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Welcome to the club :)
    Mine was more or less perfect straight away,just had to adjust the bar tilt :)
    Lynskey R480

  • focuz
    focuz Posts: 150
    Nice! Glad you love your RT, I've got a pair of 52mm carbons just delivered on mine, can't wait to get out aswell.

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