Planet X Stealth

Bicycles are a thorny topic. Everyone has their own theory on what is best and sometimes I think we fall into the marketing traps that manufacturers create. Let’s face it, there is a huge benefit to be had from large carbon cross sections. Forget for a moment aerodynamics and think branding. My old Peugeot of the 80′s offered significantly less in the way of a billboard than a Shiv or P4 does. It also drew less stares at a traffic light. The same can be said for my trusty Mavic 28 spoke rims compared to a set of Planet X 82/101′s. And so it goes on.

If you were to ask anyone of the top professionals what the best bike is then they will universally reply that whatever they are currently using is the best. They are also careful not to bad mouth anyone because they never know where their next meal ticket might come from. As the saying goes “Be careful of the toes you tread on today, they might be connected to the arse you have to kiss tomorrow”.

So it with this in mind that share with you some of the equipment, starting with my TT bike, that I use without really answering the question why? Yes these products come to me thanks to the kindness of a few people out there. Initially I might not have chosen them if I was spending my own money but they have all opened my mind to the value and excellence of the products they sell and if I suddenly won the lottery, I am not sure that I would make any changes because I probably already have the best there is to offer.

As far as value for money goes, you cannot beat the Planet X Stealth. It comes at a fraction of the price, of some other TT bikes and while its design is starting to date, there is nothing wrong with the ride or aerodynamics. You can walk away with a complete build for less than what a competitors top end frame might cost This makes it affordable for everyone starting out in triathlon or looking to upgrade from their converted road bike plus the intermediate geometry adds practical value for those new to TT bikes.

For me the best part of the bike is the wheels which should always be the second thing you upgrade after adding tribars. If you are a smaller rider you may wish to go for the 50′s which will make it easier to handle in the wind. At this price you can even get both the 50′s and the 82/101′s for much the same as the competitors products, thereby offering you a range of options to suit any condition.

So if you were thinking of a new bike or want to take yourself to the next level, give Planet X a shout and let them set you up on a Stealth, you wont be disappointed.

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