New "London Road" models at Planet X

N0bodyOfTheGoat
N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 5,844
edited February 2015 in Road buying advice
"Argento" Shimano flat bar and drop bar, ~£600/ ~£650 respectively.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikes/road ... ondon-road

Best priced London packages I've seen there, but personally, I cannot help but feel that the savings are a false economy... Because I would want to upgrade those BB7 mechanical disc brakes to proper hydraulics, adding ~£200 to the total outlay.

What say the rest of you, about these new models?
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    The flat bar is a bit odd. Surely it should have MTB BB7's?
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  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 5,844
    The drop bar version mentions dual action STI shifters and the description so far does not mention brake spec at all, perhaps I have jumped the gun, basing my thoughts off the photo? ;)

    "Picture is an example please see spec table for details"

    Seems odd to post a new variant and not show it to the world with the default specs!
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    2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
    2016 Voodoo Wazoo
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Yeah, weird one. In fact, it's probably cheaper to source some avid hydro brakes than get normal brake levers and a pair of BB7!
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