Premium quality titanium road frame ideally suited to long days in the saddle. A legendary ride quality, optimum sportive geometry, lifetime durability and the looks of one of the world's most beautiful bicycle frames awaits...
Individually hand built to Planet X's exacting standards and specifications by one of the world's most renowned builders of Titanium frames, we are pleased to offer some of the most exotic Ti 3-2.5 sportive frames available at prices you'll be hard pressed to beat.
With input from Planet X's team riders and customers alike, we know what good frame geometry is all about. Slightly longer head tube and shorter in the top tube with more relaxed angles and greater frame clearances than the Ti road version, the sportive has been designed by Planet X specifically with long rides and comfort in mind. Dutch Ti wizards Van Nicholas have converted that into a superb frame that simply oozes class, rivals aluminium in weight, is as comfortable as steel but has a sprightly ride and superb handling characteristics that many riders swear by.
For the rider who really wants to make a statement, be it "I've got class" or simply "I want something that looks the business, does the job and will last me a lifetime", this is the frame for you.
Titanium combines the best characteristics of all the other frame materials. It rivals aluminium in weight, is as comfortable as steel and has a sprightly ride and superb handling that many riders swear by. We use a Ti 3-2.5 alloy- 94.5% pure titanium, 3% aluminum and 2.5% vanadium.
Ti-3-2.5 balances the higher strength of some titanium alloys and ductility of commercially pure titanium to create an all round high performance material. Developed for the aerospace industry for use in high pressure hydraulic lines it is found on virtually all new commercial and military aero planes being built in the Western World.
Available in brushed titanium finish with lazier etched logos.
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Over recent years, the Planet X name has become synonymous with top quality bikes and cycling components at the best value prices. The company, based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, took the cycling world by storm with hugely popular and highly acclaimed road bikes such as the Planet X Pro Carbon, Team Alu and Nanolight, as well as the award-winning Stealth and Exocet time trial bikes.
The design and attention to detail doesn't stop with carbon road frames though - other legendary specialist products like the Planet X Uncle John cyclo-cross frame continue to excel in events where reliability, speed and performance are absolutely essential.
Planet X is more than just another online bike shop - alongside its own extensive range of bikes, frames and cycling products sit top quality components, clothing, spares and accessories from all the big-name manufacturers such as Shimano, FSA, Guerciotti, Giro, Schwalbe, Continental and SRAM - plus, a devotion to value combined with extensive buying power gives Planet X the opportunity to deliver amongst the lowest prices in Europe direct to the cycling public in the UK and beyond.
Planet X has received praise and awards from customers and the cycling industry alike. 220 Triathlon magazine has voted the Stealth time trial bike its 'Bike of the Year' award for the 3rd time, and awarded the Exocet a Best in Test - citing its astonishing quality and value for money compared to its competitors.
| Approx. Frame Weight (g) | 1445 |
| Seatpost Size (mm) | 31.6 |
| Seat Clamp Size (mm) | 34.9 |
| Front Mech Clamp Size (mm) | 34.9 |
| Wheels | 700C. with clearance for 25mm tyres |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes |
| Rack Mounts | Yes |
| Bottle Cage Bosses | 2 sets on all sizes |
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Head Angle (°) | 71 | 71.5 | 72 | 72 | 72.5 |
| B | Head Tube Length (mm) | 130 | 145 | 160 | 175 | 190 |
| C | Effective Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 530 | 540 | 550 | 566 | 577 |
| D | Seat Angle (°) | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 73 |
| E |
Seat Tube Length Centre to Top (mm) |
500 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 |
| F | Chainstay Length (mm) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| G | Standover Height (mm) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| I | Stack (mm) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| J | Reach (mm) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Rider Height | Suggested Frame Size |
|---|---|
| 5′3″ to 5′7″ (160cm-170cm) | Small |
| 5′8″ to 5′11″ (173cm-180cm) | Medium |
| 5′10″ to 6′2″ (178cm- 188cm) | Large |
| 6′1″ to 6′6″ (185cm- 198cm) | X-Large |
All frame size recommendations are approximate. A good fit will also depend on the correct choice of stem length, correct bike set-up for the rider and riding style.
Correct frame size choice can vary greatly with riders' torso length. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso, go for a slightly shorter stem. If you think you are borderline between sizes, and you have longer legs and a shorter torso, go for the smaller frame size. If you have shorter legs and a longer torso, go for the larger frame size to get the extra top tube length.
As the frame sizes increase, so does the length of the head tube. If you are inflexible or perhaps have a history of back problems, consider going for a larger frame size. This will increase the relative height of the handlebars making the position less “extreme”. The larger frame will also have a longer top tube, so you’ll need to compensate for this with a shorter stem.
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