Yes one vist was all I needed. I had a good idea of what I wanted and what sizes I would require as I already ride. I did not go for the full on custom fit which would have required another visit. I mess about too much with my bikes constantly changing and moving things. So the shop fit was all I required. Im confortable on my bike and can ride for as long as I want, given my bodys normal limatations so they must be right for what I want.
How to spec component size on a Planet X
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Yes one vist was all I needed. I had a good idea of what I wanted and what sizes I would require as I already ride. I did not go for the full on custom fit which would have required another visit. I mess about too much with my bikes constantly changing and moving things. So the shop fit was all I required. Im confortable on my bike and can ride for as long as I want, given my bodys normal limatations so they must be right for what I want.
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
I'd highly recommend visiting them, and trying out various sizes (and maybe looking at other frames such as the RT-57 or 58).
The people in the store are pretty good, but I'd try and go during the week if possible, weekends can see the store rammed.
The people in the store are pretty good, but I'd try and go during the week if possible, weekends can see the store rammed.
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Custom24
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- Oxfordshire
Hi all
I can really only go once, because it's a 6 hour round trip and a day off work for me.
My intention is to speak to them on the phone to get them help me decide on frame size, order the bike and then do a full fitting session on collection. That's what they've suggested today by email (they had tech difficulties last couple of days, apparently)
The other option is buy a Giant Defy 1 locally for the same money. I've already been on the turbo on that one, but they just sized me up by eye (Medium Large), put me on the turbo and said "yep, that looks OK".
Surely Planet X can pretty much do the same thing by height and inside leg over the phone?
As for whether I like the frame, I'm not used to a road bike anyway, so riding it around the car park for a bit, or even taking them out for 10 minutes, I just don't know what to look for. I have done that with a couple of bikes already and they more or less all felt the same. So I have to go on the bike's reputation rather than my own opinion. I have been riding a Spesh Hardrock MTB every day for the last two years, so a road bike does feel quite different, but I think that's a good thing.
If the consensus here is that this Planet X thing is a really stupid idea, then I will respect that, obviously.
Thanks for your help
Mark
I can really only go once, because it's a 6 hour round trip and a day off work for me.
My intention is to speak to them on the phone to get them help me decide on frame size, order the bike and then do a full fitting session on collection. That's what they've suggested today by email (they had tech difficulties last couple of days, apparently)
The other option is buy a Giant Defy 1 locally for the same money. I've already been on the turbo on that one, but they just sized me up by eye (Medium Large), put me on the turbo and said "yep, that looks OK".
Surely Planet X can pretty much do the same thing by height and inside leg over the phone?
As for whether I like the frame, I'm not used to a road bike anyway, so riding it around the car park for a bit, or even taking them out for 10 minutes, I just don't know what to look for. I have done that with a couple of bikes already and they more or less all felt the same. So I have to go on the bike's reputation rather than my own opinion. I have been riding a Spesh Hardrock MTB every day for the last two years, so a road bike does feel quite different, but I think that's a good thing.
If the consensus here is that this Planet X thing is a really stupid idea, then I will respect that, obviously.
Thanks for your help
Mark
I'm a fairly experienced rider and even I would be hesitant buying a bike from them due to no chance of sitting on one. For your first road bike it could be an expensive mistake, or it may not be. No argument on the value for money but without proper fitting or anything you have ridden to compare it with, it's a gamble!
Btw the Defy 1 gets lots of plaudits and for a first road bike it's a cracker. However for me it's a bit too boring for the cash,hence I can see why planetx ribble etc have nicer offerings for the money.
Btw the Defy 1 gets lots of plaudits and for a first road bike it's a cracker. However for me it's a bit too boring for the cash,hence I can see why planetx ribble etc have nicer offerings for the money.
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Custom24
Über Member
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- Oxfordshire
That's my point, kind of. There's not much point in me sitting on one, because to me they all feel the same at this stage. A 10 minute test ride isn't going to help me.
In terms of the value for money aspect, to put it another way, Planet X do the alloy RT58 which on paper is similar to the Defy 1, but is £600 rather than £1,000.
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
I'd def go with the Planet X over one of the big names. The value for money is unbeatable - and beside that the bikes are excellent at any price.
It's worth having a fitting, If you get the frame size right over the phone and order the bike you could book yourself in for the RETUL fitting (1/2 price with a new bike) that would give you a full bike fit. Knowing planet X they would then swap bits (stems/bars etc) to match your fit.
Mrs Kes recently had a retul fitting at planet X, and tbh they didn't change her settings much (angle and forwards position of saddle by a few mill), but she is MUCH more comfortable.
It's worth having a fitting, If you get the frame size right over the phone and order the bike you could book yourself in for the RETUL fitting (1/2 price with a new bike) that would give you a full bike fit. Knowing planet X they would then swap bits (stems/bars etc) to match your fit.
Mrs Kes recently had a retul fitting at planet X, and tbh they didn't change her settings much (angle and forwards position of saddle by a few mill), but she is MUCH more comfortable.
I think personally the Planet X offering if far better value as long as you are happy with sizing etc, for a first road bike I would want a sit on it at least.
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Custom24
Über Member
- Location
- Oxfordshire
http://www.competitivecyclist.com
There appears to be a very comprehensive fitting calculator using 8 measurements on this website. I'm going to give it a go tomorrow. It will be interesting to see if the two bikes which I've already had on turbos in shops with LBS staff saying "that looks good" come out as acceptable according to this.
As far as I can tell, the results of this calculator are not specific to the bikes that this site sells.
They have three "fit styles" - Eddy, French and Competitive, which give different results. Anyone have any ideas what these mean?
There appears to be a very comprehensive fitting calculator using 8 measurements on this website. I'm going to give it a go tomorrow. It will be interesting to see if the two bikes which I've already had on turbos in shops with LBS staff saying "that looks good" come out as acceptable according to this.
As far as I can tell, the results of this calculator are not specific to the bikes that this site sells.
They have three "fit styles" - Eddy, French and Competitive, which give different results. Anyone have any ideas what these mean?
