Planet X Stealth Pro

drops

Hi,

I see from past threads that a few people here have Stealth Pro's and i was just wondering how you find them. I am just about to get one but then i came across a very good deal on a Dolan Aria which a guy in my club has and which is a really nice bike. Think i might be edging towards the PX though.

Any info appreciated.

Lumen

I'm happy enough with mine. Well screwed together and not particularly unpleasant to ride. I got the cheapest available spec (£999) then replaced the saddle, aerobars, wheels and crankset with ones I had already or preferred.

I'm sure there are more aero frames (and lighter, prettier ones) but it was cheap.

A friend of mine is about four minutes faster over 10 miles on his Cannondale Slice, but somehow I doubt the bike has much to do with that.

tunney

Lumen wrote: »

I'm happy enough with mine. Well screwed together and not particularly unpleasant to ride. I got the cheapest available spec (£999) then replaced the saddle, aerobars, wheels and crankset with ones I had already or preferred.

I'm sure there are more aero frames (and lighter, prettier ones) but it was cheap.

A friend of mine is about four minutes faster over 10 miles on his Cannondale Slice, but somehow I doubt the bike has much to do with that.

While I detest the PX and like Cannondales - I'd say the difference is due to positioning - aerodynamics and power generation. Interesting I've now a way to calculate the Cda for a bike/position/equipment so would be interesting to work out exactly how much faster various bikes and setups are.

Very narrow cockpit there - wouldn't like that above 20km!

drops

tunney wrote: »

While I detest the PX and like Cannondales - I'd say the difference is due to positioning - aerodynamics and power generation. Interesting I've now a way to calculate the Cda for a bike/position/equipment so would be interesting to work out exactly how much faster various bikes and setups are.

Very narrow cockpit there - wouldn't like that above 20km!

Hi Tunney,

Would you have any views on some good value TT frames, Id love a P2 but unfortunately it ain't gonna happen this time

tunney

drops wrote: »

Hi Tunney,

Would you have any views on some good value TT frames, Id love a P2 but unfortunately it ain't gonna happen this time

Most important thing is internal cable routing (joke)

One that fits. By that I mean one that you can achieve a powerful, comfortable, aerodynamic position.

A Shiv, an SC or a P4 aren't worth a damn if they don't fit you.

A PX that fits will be faster than a bike that doesn't.

ipodrocker

Lumen wrote: »

then replaced the saddle, aerobars, wheels and crankset with ones I had already or preferred.

just a question what bits did you replace with?

Lumen

ipodrocker wrote: »

just a question what bits did you replace with?

Adamo Racing Saddle, Profile Stryke Carbon aerobars, Soul C5.0 front wheel (from my road bike), Planet-X clincher disc rear, Quarq Cinqo Saturn S975 cranks.

ipodrocker

very nice additions!