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http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...e-classic-logo anyone have any experence with planet-x This is the cheepest carbon track frame that i can find. Thanks vfor the help

They have a really nice fork. And I've ridden on there road rims for 88 mile ride.

They are legit.

The fork is another $140. You would have to pay shipping and customs fees, which could be a lot.

It looks nice. I havent heard anything about their track frames, but I heard their road frames were just generic, noodly, Taiwanese frames. Take that with a grain of salt though.

Edit: they only have smalls.

I raced one in 2009. It's OK. Not bad, not great. There are better aluminum bikes out there for probably less.

I'm not sure if it's drilled for brakes. I don't remember it being drilled.

why are you looking for the cheapest carbon track frame?

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Is this for the track, or for mad street cred?

seen a guy race one at the drome.

it's no teschner track pro, but it's not bad.

Thanks for the advise. Just looking for a carbon fixed gear for the street.

Like carlton said there is better aluminum out there at that price point. So the real question is why do you want carbon?

the only experience I had with a planet x was when my brother owned a stock trials frame of theirs. I am not even sure if it was made by the same company.

Its a nice bike for the track. I found a used one for $850 and almost bought one. It would be quite stiff for the road though - that wouldn't be too much fun.

Not drilled for brakes.

What type of aluminum bike to people think would be better for the $$$?

sure, lots of Aluminum bikes are better for the $$$, but no one can name a couple after making that claim?

Bianchi Super Pista
Cervelo T1
Felt TK2
He could look into Dolans
He might be able to start looking at Custom frames at that point.

I cant think of too much off the top of my head, but I'm not really familiar with $1000 aluminum track frames, since I havent ridden any.

Fuji Track Pro.

Thanks, but the fuji track pro is not even close to being the same bike as the planet X on the track. The planet X is stiffer and handles better on the track.
$850 for a new frame, or $850 for a pristine built used bike - that is hard to beat.

The Cervelo T1 or Felt TK2 may be better bikes, but at $1600 the aren't exactly in the same league.

Yes, there are better Alu frames out there, but not at that price point. I wouldn't be so quick to write off the planet X.

When is BD going to make a Kilo AL?

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