Planet X London Road - First Impressions

arlowood

My new Planet X London Road - ordered a couple of weeks back and arrived this morning in a humungous box. Just needed to wheel it out of the box and straighten the stem and rotate the bars to the correct position. Yes I know the saddle will need to be levelled but I was keen to get a ride in before the rain arrived in our locale.



Spec is as follows:-

Frame:- Planet X London Road Alloy (Large)
Chainset:- SRAM Rival 22, 50/34, 172.5
Shifters:- SRAM Rival 22
Front Mech:- SRAM Rival 22
Rear Mech:- SRAM RIval
Cassette:- SRAM PG1130, 11-32
Chain:- SRAM PG1130
Brakes:- Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotor
Bars:- Planet X Strada Compact, 42cm
Stem:- Planet X Superlight, 100mm
Seatpost:- Planet X Superlight
Saddle:- San Marco Ponza
Wheelset:- Fulcrum Racing Sport Disc
Tyres:- Huchinson Gotham ProtectAir 700x32

Only managed a short ride today but all seems to be well put together and the bike is riding very smoothly. My first experience of SRAM after many years with firstly Campag and more recently all varieties of Shimano. Got used to it very quickly and quiet impressed so far.

One slight niggle in that the Avid BB7's are squealing a bit but that may settle down after they have has a chance to bed in.

The set-up above may change somewhat over the next week or so as I plan to switch my Moonglu disc wheels (Archetype rims/Hope Pro2 Evo hubs) onto the PX from my Genesis Equilibrium. I also have TRP Spyre brakes on the Genesis and these may also be switched depending on how I get on with the Avid's. I will also probably swap my Fizik Arione since I'm not sure if the San Marco Ponza will suit me.

The Genesis is destined to be split as SWMBO decrees that I must apply the "n" rule since I can only ride one bike at a time.

Couple more pics at this link:- https://www.flickr.com/photos/39387382@N07/albums/72157658288003980

arlowood

Couple of modifications now completed on the stock version as received from Planet X.

1. Stock wheels replaced with the Moonglu handbuilt wheels swapped over from my Genesis Equilibrium. These are H Plus Son Archetype rims on Hope Pro 2 Evo hubs with Sapim Race spokes (32F/32R). Shod with Michelin Pro4 Endurance 700x28
2. Planet X 100mm stem swapped for a 90mm Deda Zero 1 stem. The shorter stem suits me better and I run it flipped to ease my old codger bones - so no flaming please.
3. San Marco Ponza saddle swapped for the Fizik Arione from my Genesis. The Fizik is now well acquainted with my derriere so did not want to spend time breaking in the San Marco in case it didn't work out.
4. Bottle cages now swapped over



Second impressions after another quick circuit last night - Much prefer the feel of the Artchetypes with the Michelin 28mm tyres - quicker and smoother then the Fulcrums with the 700x32 Hutchinsons.

Had to re-align the Avid BB7's after fitting the Archetypes but the brake squeal has now disappeared thankfully. Noted that the rotor on the front Fulcrum wheel that I removed had a distinct bend in it so that could have been the root of the initial brake squeal.

The image above and one other has been added to the Flickr album in the link above.

Hoping to get some bigger mileage in over the weekend.

NeXXus

They are a great bit of kit. I swapped the standard wheels which were terrible to get tyres onto for Mavic Aksium Disc and dropped down to 28mm Schwalbe Durano tyre.

+ SKS longboard mudguards has transformed the bike

JackPozzi

Just had mine turn up at work, same build as OP but with vittoria randonneur tyres. Looks good so far although lost some marks for front tyre being fitted the wrong way round and brakes installed British style when I requested Euro. Looking forwards to getting it home, mudguarding it and giving it a bash over the weekend

IShaggy

Arlowood, how does the ride compare to the Genesis Equilibrium?

I'm thinking about building up an Equilibrium disc with 105 and aksiums to use as a commuter/winter trainer. It'll end up costing £1200/1300. But PX are selling the London road at £799. I could upgrade the wheels and a few components and still be well below £1200. Plus I can stick some cross tyres on and use it off road - so a more versatile bike. But, what's it like on the road? I like responsive, stiff bikes as I'm a puncheur.

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19705989#p19705989]IShaggy[/url] wrote:

Arlowood, how does the ride compare to the Genesis Equilibrium?

I'm thinking about building up an Equilibrium disc with 105 and aksiums to use as a commuter/winter trainer. It'll end up costing £1200/1300. But PX are selling the London road at £799. I could upgrade the wheels and a few components and still be well below £1200. Plus I can stick some cross tyres on and use it off road - so a more versatile bike. But, what's it like on the road? I like responsive, stiff bikes as I'm a puncheur.

Only done a couple of short blasts on it to date. The first with it as original spec and the second with the modifications listed above. Much preferred the feel of it with the Moonglu wheels and Michelin Pro4 Endurance tyres. Too soon to give you a definitive answer on how it compares to the Equilibrium but I hope to get in a couple of longer rides over the weekend so will report back then.

However initial impressions are very positive and I think the ride quality will be as good if not better than the Equilibrium.

By the way - I am splitting my Equilibrium Disc and selling off the drivetrain, disc brakes, seatpost, frameset etc if you are interested in any bits. I've only done a max of 600 miles on it since completing the build back in March. I will also be selling off the brand new Fulcrum Racing Sport Disc wheels that came on the London Road. Specification details of the Equilibrium are here:- viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=13021822&p=19515185&hilit=Genesis+Equilibrium#p19515185

Drop me a PM if anything takes your fancy. Will probably be posting the bits officially early next week in the road bike parts forum.

arlowood

Now had a chance to get some decent mileage on the new bike. Can definitely attest to the fact that it is quicker than the Equilibrium Disc that it has replaced. Seeing a 1 - 2mph increase in my average speed on several circuits that I ride.

Perhaps not that surprising as the PX is probably at least 1kg or more lighter than the Equilibrium.

My final modification to date has been to replace the Avid BB7's that came as standard with the TRP Spyre's from the Equilibrium. Not that I found the Avid's to be particularly bad. They seemed to settle in quickly and provided all the stopping power that I would ever need. However they are a bit more fiddly to instal and set up and I like the ease of adjustment on the Spyres. I think the Spyres also look that much neater from a cosmetic viewpoint. Couple of pics here

IShaggy

Cheers for the review.

I've ordered a zesty green size medium. I'm 6'1" but the size medium should give me a 66cm reach (with a 12cm stem) and a 10cm saddle to handlebar drop. I've got short legs so always need to size down and have a long stem.

What swayed me was that I've moved to the SW from London, and my commute will be 2hrs a day with close to 5-600m of climbing - including a 15% climb. My current commuter is a single-speed and I don't think my knees would last long grinding up the hills every day.

I will post a review of the bike once I've bedded it in.

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19716071#p19716071]IShaggy[/url] wrote:

Cheers for the review.

I've ordered a zesty green size medium. I'm 6'1" but the size medium should give me a 66cm reach (with a 12cm stem) and a 10cm saddle to handlebar drop. I've got short legs so always need to size down and have a long stem.

What swayed me was that I've moved to the SW from London, and my commute will be 2hrs a day with close to 5-600m of climbing - including a 15% climb. My current commuter is a single-speed and I don't think my knees would last long grinding up the hills every day.

I will post a review of the bike once I've bedded it in.

Not sure which wheels you specified but my guess is that the tyres fitted will be fairly pedestrian.

By all means give them a try and see how you get on but my guess is that the performance and comfort will be enhanced by a switch to some better rubber. I have a penchant for the Michelin Pro4 Endurance in 28mm but I'm sure there are other options out there (eg Vittoria Randonneur Pro, Conti 4000s etc) that will give you a marked improvement.

IShaggy

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19716405#p19716405]arlowood[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19716071#p19716071]IShaggy[/url] wrote:

Cheers for the review.

I've ordered a zesty green size medium. I'm 6'1" but the size medium should give me a 66cm reach (with a 12cm stem) and a 10cm saddle to handlebar drop. I've got short legs so always need to size down and have a long stem.

What swayed me was that I've moved to the SW from London, and my commute will be 2hrs a day with close to 5-600m of climbing - including a 15% climb. My current commuter is a single-speed and I don't think my knees would last long grinding up the hills every day.

I will post a review of the bike once I've bedded it in.

Not sure which wheels you specified but my guess is that the tyres fitted will be fairly pedestrian.

By all means give them a try and see how you get on but my guess is that the performance and comfort will be enhanced by a switch to some better rubber. I have a penchant for the Michelin Pro4 Endurance in 28mm but I'm sure there are other options out there (eg Vittoria Randonneur Pro, Conti 4000s etc) that will give you a marked improvement.

I went for the Fulcrum Racing Sport wheelset. Bit heavy but I don't mind this for a winter bike. I will probably upgrade later on. As for the tyres, they're the first thing to go. I've use Conti 4-seasons for winter and I've got some 28s on my single speed which I will swap over.
I also change my mind about the frame-size. I ordered a medium but have changed this to large. With a slammed stem the large should be the correct size for me.

ayjaycee

Until not long ago, I had never seen a London Road in the flesh and had always thought it was one of the ugliest bikes that I had ever seen. However, I went up to the NEC Cycle Show the week before last and saw the whole Planet X range, including London Road, on display and have changed my mind as it looks far better in real life than in photos. I am even considering getting one for myself as a winter bike but am still not convinced by all black bikes (by any maker). As a very personal view, I have never really like all fluro bikes either but it was the 'Zesty Lime' London Road that caught my eye at the show. The problem that I've got is that my wife is giving me grief about bikes cluttering up the shed since I bought my Synapse and just won't stand for another one coming in unless something else goes in the other direction.

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19716882#p19716882]ayjaycee[/url] wrote:

Until not long ago, I had never seen a London Road in the flesh and had always thought it was one of the ugliest bikes that I had ever seen. However, I went up to the NEC Cycle Show the week before last and saw the whole Planet X range, including London Road, on display and have changed my mind as it looks far better in real life than in photos. I am even considering getting one for myself as a winter bike but am still not convinced by all black bikes (by any maker). As a very personal view, I have never really like all fluro bikes either but it was the 'Zesty Lime' London Road that caught my eye at the show. The problem that I've got is that my wife is giving me grief about bikes cluttering up the shed since I bought my Synapse and just won't stand for another one coming in unless something else goes in the other direction.

If you fancy a project, you could just buy the frameset and build it up over time. That way you also have the option to specify a Silver frame if the Black and Zesty Lime are less to your taste. Until recently they were also offering the frames in red and blue but these seem to have disappeared.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXLONROD/planet-x-london-road-frameset

At £199.99 it's a much lower hit on the wallet and a bit easier to smuggle past your significant other. You can then acquire the components from the classifieds and/or Fleabay

redvee

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19716882#p19716882]ayjaycee[/url] wrote:

won't stand for another one coming in unless something else goes in the other direction.

Get rid of wife, not bikes.

ayjaycee

Arlo, It's not so much the money as available space. That said, I did initially think about building my own London Road using the groupset and other bits from my Allez and then selling the Allez frame, forks and wheels on but I would still have to buy some disk compatible wheels and the brakes themselves as well as a few other more minor bits. That lot would probably cost in excess of £300 and the total would be getting to the point when a self build just wasn't worth the aggro.
Red, You have never met my Mrs - she's a very scary lady (I hope she doesn't get to read this).

ayjaycee

Forgot to mention in my previous post that the other issue I have with the London Road, or at least the cheaper models, is that you are stuck with a SRAM groupset which I am not keen on. If you are used to SRAM, there is probably not a lot wrong with it but as long time Shimano man, I am reluctant to make the switch. Having spoken to Planet X, it would seem that there is no real of prospect of them offering Shimano 105 or Tiagra in the near future either.

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19718341#p19718341]ayjaycee[/url] wrote:

Forgot to mention in my previous post that the other issue I have with the London Road, or at least the cheaper models, is that you are stuck with a SRAM groupset which I am not keen on. If you are used to SRAM, there is probably not a lot wrong with it but as long time Shimano man, I am reluctant to make the switch. Having spoken to Planet X, it would seem that there is no real of prospect of them offering Shimano 105 or Tiagra in the near future either.

If it's any interest to you I purchased the London Road specifically because I wanted to try out the SRAM 11-speed offering after having experience of Campag (Mirage triple groupset on my Mercian steely for 10 years) and Shimano (various incarnations of 10-speed Shimano 105, Ultegra and Dura Ace on several bikes over the last 4-5 years and most recently 11-speed 105 5800 on my Equilibrium Disc)

Must admit that it was very easy to get accustomed to the single lever operation. On the RH shifter - push for one click (tap) to change down the cassette to a higher gear. Push a bit further until you get two clicks (double tap) to move up the cassette to get to a lower gear. On the LH shifter one click takes you from the large chainring to the small and two clicks takes you from the small back to the large.

Everything has been smooth and trouble free so far. Key advantages - hoods are smaller than Shimano and feel a bit more comfortable over long distances. Ability to operate down and up changes more easily when your hands are on the drops.

One slight downside is that, although efficient, the changes up the cassette (to a smaller cog) are bit more clunky than the 105 5800 but at least you know you have changed.

Jockalladrick

I was looking at these
As you said, it seems like a great bike to do pretty much anything you'd ever want to on
Thanks for the review! Hope it treats you well

IShaggy

Ordered mine last Friday evening, and received it this lunchtime, so a week to spec, build. and deliver the bike. PX have been great to deal with. Sometimes they get some bad reviews. They have experience major growth over the years and seem to have struggled to get the necessary systems and processes in place to keep up with demand. But I have used PX a number of times, and have always received good service. This time I'd say the service was exemplary.

I went for the basic £799 SRAM Rival/mechanical disc brake model, and specced it with a San Marco Ponza saddle, Fulcrum racing Sport wheelset, and Hutchinson Gotham 32mm tyres.

I weighed it, along with SPD pedals, at 10kg. So pretty much spot on the 9.8kg specified by PX.

I've took it out for it's maiden voyage this afternoon - a quick run down around the local lanes.

It's early days, but here are my thoughts so far :

- The bike feels solid enough and seems to handle well. Although I didn't take it down any fast descents or take it anywhere near the limit round the corners, initial impression is that it's feels balanced and secure and so will probably cope OK closer to the limit.

- I've spent the summer riding a Kinesis Aithein. My Aithein is race focused, light-weight, and twitchy until you get used to it. I love the Aithein and it suits my punchy riding style. Having jumped off a 16.5lbs Aithein onto a 22lbs London Road, it was not unexpected that I found the ride to be a little dull. But I put a lot of this down to the heavy wheelset and tyres. I gave it a few digs out of the saddle and the front end and BB both feel solid.

- I was going to switch the Hutchinson tyres for GP 4-Seasons. But the Hutchinson tyres seem to roll well and may well be the better choice for my commute which takes in some rough and dirty country lanes and a short segment of towpath. So I'm going to give them a go and see how I get on.

- I've been riding 10 years and I've always has Shimano groupsets. So I was interested in trying out SRAM. I had no problems adjusted to double-tap. I only once tried to change down by pushing the whole lever STI style. It works well although whereas Shimano changes are almost silent, SRAM is a bit clunck-click. The SRAM hoods are slightly more comfortable than Shimano but there's not much in it. Overall I reckon there's not much to choose between the 2. They both work well.

- I must admit to being a little underwhelmed with the Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes. They do the job, and may well improve as they bed in further. But braking power in the dry is no better than a good set of dual pivot calliper brakes. They do the job though, and will no doubt come into their own when it's wet.

- Out of the box, all I need to do was adjust the handlebars and saddle, and I was ready to go. Initially there was a small amount of rear brake rub, but this went after the brakes were bedded in. So 10/10 for the bike build.

Overall, I'm very happy with the bike. The photos don't do it justice. It's very good looking in the flesh.

At £799 it's superb value, and I'd recommend it to seasoned riders wanting a commuter and/or winter bike. And I'd also recommend it to newbies looking for their first bike. You'll struggle to get better value for money elsewhere.

IShaggy

And here we are in commuter mode -



I always think it's a shame to load a bike up with mudguards and panniers. Always spoils the look. But needs must.

With the lurid colour combinations and this jacket...



If I come across any SMIDSEYs then I know they're lying. I reckon I'll be visible from outer space.

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19720320#p19720320]IShaggy[/url] wrote:

- I must admit to being a little underwhelmed with the Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes. They do the job, and may well improve as they bed in further. But braking power in the dry is no better than a good set of dual pivot calliper brakes. They do the job though, and will no doubt come into their own when it's wet.

Thanks for the review - pretty much my own experience. Liking the look of the Zesty Lime - I just wasn't brave enough to go for it. Certainly unlikely to blend into the background which I guess is a big plus point if you are using it mainly for commuting purposes.

On the topic of the Avid BB7 set up. I was also not that impressed with the initial feel of mine so I checked out a couple of the set-up videos on-line and effectively did a re-installation process using this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NasGJFtgq0A

but the brake lever feel was still a bit "soft" so I checked out another video:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch0OlelgFaA

and you can see at around 3.45 into the video the mechanic does a tweak on the actuating lever where he loosens the cable clamp bolt and lifts the lever arm slightly off the stop position before tightening the cable clamp again. With a combination of this action and tweaking the positions of the inboard and outboard disc pads I was able to get a good positive action with the minimum of brake lever pull.

I would suggest having a try at these fixes if you haven't already done so.

I was also not too put off by the Hutchison tyres but being wired they are pretty heavy compared to some of the folding options. For your commute tho it's probably best to just ride them until they need changing. My recommendation at changeover would be the Michelin Pro4 Endurance in 28mm. Great rolling tyre with a good degree of protection.

IShaggy

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19720603#p19720603]arlowood[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19720320#p19720320]IShaggy[/url] wrote:

- I must admit to being a little underwhelmed with the Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes. They do the job, and may well improve as they bed in further. But braking power in the dry is no better than a good set of dual pivot calliper brakes. They do the job though, and will no doubt come into their own when it's wet.

Thanks for the review - pretty much my own experience. Liking the look of the Zesty Lime - I just wasn't brave enough to go for it. Certainly unlikely to blend into the background which I guess is a big plus point if you are using it mainly for commuting purposes.

On the topic of the Avid BB7 set up. I was also not that impressed with the initial feel of mine so I checked out a couple of the set-up videos on-line and effectively did a re-installation process using this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NasGJFtgq0A

but the brake lever feel was still a bit "soft" so I checked out another video:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch0OlelgFaA

and you can see at around 3.45 into the video the mechanic does a tweak on the actuating lever where he loosens the cable clamp bolt and lifts the lever arm slightly off the stop position before tightening the cable clamp again. With a combination of this action and tweaking the positions of the inboard and outboard disc pads I was able to get a good positive action with the minimum of brake lever pull.

I would suggest having a try at these fixes if you haven't already done so.

I was also not too put off by the Hutchison tyres but being wired they are pretty heavy compared to some of the folding options. For your commute tho it's probably best to just ride them until they need changing. My recommendation at changeover would be the Michelin Pro4 Endurance in 28mm. Great rolling tyre with a good degree of protection.

I'll let the brakes bed in properly then I'll have a go at adjusting them. I was expecting something close to my MTB which have Elixir 5 hydraulic brakes and bite very hard. But then I guess road tyres wouldn't cope with that sort of braking power. The BB7s are OK though. And in the wet they will certainly be a god send on my commute which has a total of 500m of climbing over 23km, including a few very steep hills.

aquickone

IShaggy, what mudguards did you use on this and were they easy to fit? Just doing my build at the moment for my girlfriend and as you say needs must.

NeXXus

Stick SKS Longboard on it and consider it done.

IShaggy

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721143#p19721143]aquickone[/url] wrote:

IShaggy, what mudguards did you use on this and were they easy to fit? Just doing my build at the moment for my girlfriend and as you say needs must.

SKS Chromaplastics, and they were a little fiddly to fit, requiring a little lateral thinking. But I think fitting mudguards in general involves a degree of perspiration and inspiration. More than happy to share some tips if you're left scratching your head.

Timmy269

Hello , I'm thinking about to buy this frame but I don't want disc brakes. I have a full ultegra groupset (spare) and a wheelset. Can I fit normal ultegra brakes on this bike?

arlowood

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721668#p19721668]Timmy269[/url] wrote:

Hello , I'm thinking about to buy this frame but I don't want disc brakes. I have a full ultegra groupset (spare) and a wheelset. Can I fit normal ultegra brakes on this bike?

'Fraid not - unless you decide you want to start drilling holes in the frame. There is no hole in the rear seat stay bridge to allow a caliper to be fitted. There is a hole in the fork crown so theoretically you could fit a caliper to that but with the frame being designed to take up to 35mm tyres or above I reckon you would have trouble - even with long drop calipers.

Also the rear dropout OLD is 135mm to take account of the slightly wider hub parameters on disc wheelsets. A standard wheelset has hubs that require a 130mm dropout.

Your best bet is to check out some standard framesets such on the Ribble website

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/frames-frames-road-ribble-7005-sportive-frame/ribbfrar230

or possibly another Planet X offering - the RT-58

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXRT58AFS/planet-x-rt-58-alloy-road-frameset

Timmy269

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721732#p19721732]arlowood[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721668#p19721668]Timmy269[/url] wrote:

Hello , I'm thinking about to buy this frame but I don't want disc brakes. I have a full ultegra groupset (spare) and a wheelset. Can I fit normal ultegra brakes on this bike?

'Fraid not - unless you decide you want to start drilling holes in the frame. There is no hole in the rear seat stay bridge to allow a caliper to be fitted. There is a hole in the fork crown so theoretically you could fit a caliper to that but with the frame being designed to take up to 35mm tyres or above I reckon you would have trouble - even with long drop calipers.

Also the rear dropout OLD is 135mm to take account of the slightly wider hub parameters on disc wheelsets. A standard wheelset has hubs that require a 130mm dropout.

Your best bet is to check out some standard framesets such on the Ribble website

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/frames-frames-road-ribble-7005-sportive-frame/ribbfrar230

or possibly another Planet X offering - the RT-58

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXRT58AFS/planet-x-rt-58-alloy-road-frameset

Thanks for the information. Does Planet X or Ribble have a bike that fits cantilvers, than I just have to buy Canilevers on my groupset?

arlowood

[q[/quote]
Thanks for the information. Does Planet X or Ribble have a bike that fits cantilvers, than I just have to buy Canilevers on my groupset?[/quote]

Doesn't seem like Planet X has a canti compatible frameset. However Ribble does offer this frame that would take canti or mini-V brakes

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/ribble-7005-cr1-frame/RIBBFRAX220

You have a number of options for suitable canti/mini-V compatible forks

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/pp/road-track-bike/forks-cross/fors

Not quite sure why you are opting to go for canti's. Would regard them as a retrograde step.

Why were you interested in the PX London Road in the first place. Was it for the mudguard and rack mounting capability? Or some other reason?

Timmy269

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721983#p19721983]arlowood[/url] wrote:

[q
Doesn't seem like Planet X has a canti compatible frameset. However Ribble does offer this frame that would take canti or mini-V brakes

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/ribble-7005-cr1-frame/RIBBFRAX220

You have a number of options for suitable canti/mini-V compatible forks

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/pp/road-track-bike/forks-cross/fors

Not quite sure why you are opting to go for canti's. Would regard them as a retrograde step.

Why were you interested in the PX London Road in the first place. Was it for the mudguard and rack mounting capability? Or some other reason?

Thanks for the information. Does Planet X or Ribble have a bike that fits cantilvers, than I just have to buy Canilevers on my groupset?[/quote]
It is a Nice frame and could be jused for cyclocross and postive it is for the mudguard.
Is Ribble as good as Planet X, I would buy http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/ribble-7005-cr1-frame/RIBBFRAX220 and http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/forks-forks-cross-ribble-carbon-cross-blades/ribbfors205000000000
Anyone with such a bike?

dinyull

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721776#p19721776]Timmy269[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721732#p19721732]arlowood[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19721668#p19721668]Timmy269[/url] wrote:

Hello , I'm thinking about to buy this frame but I don't want disc brakes. I have a full ultegra groupset (spare) and a wheelset. Can I fit normal ultegra brakes on this bike?

'Fraid not - unless you decide you want to start drilling holes in the frame. There is no hole in the rear seat stay bridge to allow a caliper to be fitted. There is a hole in the fork crown so theoretically you could fit a caliper to that but with the frame being designed to take up to 35mm tyres or above I reckon you would have trouble - even with long drop calipers.

Also the rear dropout OLD is 135mm to take account of the slightly wider hub parameters on disc wheelsets. A standard wheelset has hubs that require a 130mm dropout.

Your best bet is to check out some standard framesets such on the Ribble website

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/frames-frames-road-ribble-7005-sportive-frame/ribbfrar230

or possibly another Planet X offering - the RT-58

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXRT58AFS/planet-x-rt-58-alloy-road-frameset

Thanks for the information. Does Planet X or Ribble have a bike that fits cantilvers, than I just have to buy Canilevers on my groupset?

Am I missing something here......why wouldn't you just fit cable disc brakes that would work with your Ultegra shifters?

aquickone

I assume because you need new wheels as well to do that?