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Old 07-24-11 | 07:34 AM
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https://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
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Old 07-24-11 | 10:14 AM
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They have a really nice fork. And I've ridden on there road rims for 88 mile ride.

They are legit.
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Old 07-24-11 | 10:47 AM
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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.
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Old 07-24-11 | 11:18 AM
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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.
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Old 07-24-11 | 11:37 AM
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why are you looking for the cheapest carbon track frame?
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Old 07-24-11 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vw addict
why are you looking for the cheapest carbon track frame?
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There are better aluminum bikes out there for probably less.
this

Is this for the track, or for mad street cred?
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Old 07-24-11 | 05:24 PM
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seen a guy race one at the drome.

it's no teschner track pro, but it's not bad.
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Old 07-25-11 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks for the advise. Just looking for a carbon fixed gear for the street.
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Old 07-25-11 | 11:07 AM
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Like carlton said there is better aluminum out there at that price point. So the real question is why do you want carbon?
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Old 07-25-11 | 11:40 AM
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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.
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Old 07-25-11 | 06:06 PM
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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 $$$?
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Old 07-29-11 | 01:45 PM
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Bikes: too many of all kinds

sure, lots of Aluminum bikes are better for the $$$, but no one can name a couple after making that claim?
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Old 07-29-11 | 02:10 PM
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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.
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Old 07-29-11 | 05:19 PM
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Fuji Track Pro.
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Old 07-30-11 | 09:37 AM
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Bikes: too many of all kinds

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.


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Fuji Track Pro.
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Old 07-30-11 | 09:48 AM
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