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Planet X RT58-S or 2013 Giant Defy 0 ??

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  • March 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm #18303
    buckolfc

    I have only been cycling for the past 12 months! I bought a Hybrid using my works Cycle sceme. I did not think I was going to enjoy it as much as I have and now I have finished paying for the hybrid, it is time to upgrade!!

    I commute 20 miles a day (all road), and try to do a longer ride on a Friday, maybe 30 miles. I have committed to do a coast to coast (170 miles in 2 days), 96km ride, and a 100 mile ride, all in the next 4 months so going from never owned a bike to all this I am planning on being busy!!

    So anyway down to business!!

    I have narrowed it down to two!

    Either 2013 Giant Defy 0 – Great looks, tried and tested brand, good components, a great safe pick!
    http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2013.giant.defy.0/11833/65276/

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    Planet X RT58-S – Looks amazing imo, stylish, full carbon, good components but not much in the way of reviews ect..
    http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXRT58FOR/planet_x_rt58_s_bike

    My heat says Planet x and my head says Giant!

    Thanks for reading and any comments, tips would be greatly appreciated!

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  • March 25, 2013 at 3:32 pm #724177
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    Kestevan

    I’ve got a planet X RT-57 and
    I’ve got a planet X RT-57 and it’s an absolutely stonking machine. If the RT58 is anywhere near as good, it too will make most of the “big brand” bikes look massively over-priced.

    Oh, and Planet X themselves were a pleasure to deal with – unlike some of their competitors……

    March 24, 2013 at 7:06 pm #724175
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    Tha cabbage

    Have you tried the sales.
    Have you tried the sales. Lots of sites selling last years models atcut down prices, sizes maybe the issue, it all depends if your lucky or not.
    Try this onehttp://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_875459_langId_-1_categoryId_165630

    March 24, 2013 at 6:38 pm #724173
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    londonplayer

    I guess I’d go for the Planet
    I guess I’d go for the Planet X then. Go Carbon if it’s available over aluminium.

    March 24, 2013 at 5:32 pm #724171
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    buckolfc

    I understand what your saying
    I understand what your saying about commuting but the roads are basically the same roads I would use at the weekend, plus I use the commute as part of my training and keeping fit, so its less commute and more exercise.

    Also I cant use my cyclescheme voucher to get a Canyon! Top bikes though!

    March 24, 2013 at 4:17 pm #724169
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    londonplayer

    Both are good bikes. I’m sure
    Both are good bikes. I’m sure that either will reward you well.

    Having said that, have you thought of buying a cheap road bike for the commute and buying a better bike for weekend use? The daily commute bike will inevitably take some abuse. I personally would be reluctant to commute on a carbon frame.

    Also, have you looked in the Canyon Outlet?

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