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by Flymoto
Wed, May 11, 2016 11:44
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So I ordered a Planet X rt 58 yesterday But in two minds whether to change now  

 

my question is should I change and get a pro carbon instead? I have bought the bike for training purposes mainly, (to compliment another sport) however I may consider a few races on it? After people telling me it's a relaxed sportive genometry will it be worth doing any? Will it actually make much Of a difference to a amateur like myself? I will probably be doing rides of 30-50 miles 4 times a week. What type of milage will I have to be doing to see a advantage of the sportive frame? And finally could I make the bike more of a race if I wanted with different bars stems etc. I'm fairly new to road bike side of things, I have been riding my mtb on the roads for the last couple of years. 

 

Also so money is a issue can't really justify spending any more than £750 but they are on offer at the moment.

 

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Flymoto | 8 years ago
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I have also got the XL frame size, not sure if that makes a difference. Could the 58 be modified to be more racier? Or will I not even know a difference?

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Flymoto | 8 years ago
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Cool, yeh is the carbon likely to be a harsher ride than the alloy 58? Is the carbon no superior to it? Realistically would there be much speed difference between the 2?

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2old2mould | 8 years ago
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We have one at home that we use exclusively as an indoor trainer although I've ridden it on the road a few times. It's a decent bike for that money, not light but what do you expect for that cash. It would make a great training bike until you want to get something else maybe.

Better to go alloy than cheap carbon.

I wouldn't say it's a relaxed sportive bike. The medium has a headtube length of 15cm which isn't exactly high. Compare that to a Giant Defy (16) or a Canyon Endurace (17).

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Flymoto | 8 years ago
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It's the alloy one I have bought link here 

 

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXRT58ALUAPEX/planet-x-rt-58-alloy-sram-a...

 

got a few extra little bits for it, carbon seat post as I was told it will smooth out the ride. I have read some reviews saying the carbon pro is prone to snapping?

 

probably will work out about £150 more for the carbon

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turboprannet | 8 years ago
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I have a Pro Carbon. It's a great bike but it's got sod all tire clearance and can be very firm. The RT-58 is next level. I would stick with that. 

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Batchy replied to turboprannet | 8 years ago
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turboprannet wrote:

I have a Pro Carbon. It's a great bike but it's got sod all tire clearance and can be very firm. The RT-58 is next level. I would stick with that. 

Do you mean RT58 aluminum or the discontinued RT58 Carbon ?

I have a RT 58 Carbon and it is a brilliant frame. Despite it being a " sportive" orientated frame it still packs a punch as well as being very comfortable. If you can still get one of these then go for it as you will not regret it .

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turboprannet replied to Batchy | 8 years ago
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Batchy wrote:

turboprannet wrote:

I have a Pro Carbon. It's a great bike but it's got sod all tire clearance and can be very firm. The RT-58 is next level. I would stick with that. 

Do you mean RT58 aluminum or the discontinued RT58 Carbon ?

I mean the carbon, didn't realise it was discontinued. Two clubmates have the carbon and I do really like them, though I'm happy with my Pro Carbon (for now)

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