Planet X Pro carbon

[Janosh]

I'm looking at one of these with either a Rival or Red build: http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/bikes/q/drop_bar_r...

But I've got 2 questions for the PH fountain of knowledge:

- I don't need the bike for a few months, am I likely to get a better deal / new components if I wait till Jan/Feb?

- Is the Red groupset worth an extra £300 for a saving of <500g?

[jodypress]

Just be aware it's not full Sram Red. Chainset and brakes are Apex.

[andySC]

I ran Red a few seasons ago & really liked it, the upshifts are a bit clunky if yr pressing on the pedals, climbing out of the saddle for instance.

Is it worth £300 more than Rival? That's up to you, but I think Red looks better. I doubt it will be a "full" Red groupset you'll get either. It will be rear mech & shifters & possibly a front mech. Usually PX spec cheaper brakes, chainsets & cassettes on their builds.

For my money I'd go for the Team Aluminium with the "semi" Red build...£999 (only fly in that ointment is you're into CAAD10 105 territory....mmmmm)

[Janosh]

At the last minute I decided to go for this Nanolight built up with Sram Force. Looks nice and they say it's 7.15kg!

[jodypress]

Very nice bike, enjoy. My weekend riding buddy has a nanolight with Force from last year. Lovely bike, nice and light too. Can't fault it for the money.

[Mr Gear]

Cor, just been looking at the Planet X website- there are some unbelievable prices on full bikes there. Definitely one to look at carefully.

[Chicane-UK]

I did a "home build" based around a Planet X Nanolight High Modulus frame and a 105 groupset around February this year. I've been very happy with the frame.. it all went together perfectly with no problems, and has been 100% reliable since I put it together. Admittedly I've probably only done 500 miles max on it since then so wouldn't expect any problems, but I don't see anything that makes me think it won't last for ages

[Crippo]

Warranty?
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