Planet X RT-57 SRAM Force Road Bike

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A balanced combination of our smooth, light RT-57 frame and SRAM Force components makes this a perfect choice if you're moving up from an aluminium framed bike, or looking for an even better ride than our Pro Carbon.

Modern design features set this bike apart from its class, and the components show the experience and knowledge of we've gained from over a decade of supporting top racers.

The RT-57 frame

Constructed from Mitsubishi high-modulus carbon fibre, the RT-57 boasts bang up-to-date features like a tapered steerer tube and wide, large-bearing BB30 bottom bracket. The tapered steerer stiffens up the whole front end of the bike, improving handling at speed and through corners.

It also makes for a larger down tube and the BB30 bottom bracket helps at the other end too, improving the torsional rigidity of the frame and increasing its stiffness against pedalling.

What it all adds up to is a quick, stiff road frame suited to fast sportives, shorter Audax rides and racing on quick, twisty courses. It eats hills for breakfast and your mates for lunch and dinner!

Components

SRAM Force offers the performance of SRAM's pro-quality, Tour de France-winning Red components, but is more affordable thanks to less exotic materials. SRAM's Double-Tap shifting is easy to master and its mechanical simplicity makes it durable and reliable.

Powerful SRAM Force brakes give class-leading stopping power and control. A 50/34 SRAM compact chainset and 11-26 rear sprockets mean you can easily climb the steepest hills.

The RT-57 SRAM Force is finished off with a suite of our own components that demonstrate our decades of experience riding and racing high-performance road bikes, and the input of our pro riders.

Our lightweight, CNC-machined stem is stiff and highly secure thanks to its four-bolt clamp, while the Planet X Strada Compact Lite handlebar provides a classic selection of comfortable hand positions.

Wheels can make or break a bike, so we fit the RT-57 SRAM Force with our popular AL-30 wheels, described by one happy owner as "noticeably quicker than my Dura-Ace 7850 carbon race wheels." Light, fast-rolling Schwalbe Lugano tyres give added zip.

Features

• High-modulus carbon fibre frame
• Matching full high-modulus carbon fibre fork
• BB30 bottom bracket and tapered steerer for improved frame rigidity and handling
• Full SRAM Force transmission and brakeset
• Compact chainset
• Ideal all-round bike for training, racing, triathlon and fast sportive riding

Full Specification

• Shifters: SRAM Force 10-speed Double Tap, black
• Rear Mech: SRAM Force
• Front Mech: SRAM Force 
• Chainset: SRAM S350 BB30 Mirror Black 50/34
• Cassette: SRAM PG1050 10-speed 11-26
• Chain: SRAM PC1031 10-speed
• Brakes: SRAM Force
• Handlebar: Planet X Strada Compact Lite 7075 aluminium, shallow drop, black, 31.8mm clamp
• Stem: Planet X CNC-machined, black, 6 degrees, 31.8 mm clamp
• Headset: Planet X integrated with Waterseal
• Saddle: Planet X Superlight Team, chromoly rails, black
• Seatpost: Planet X Superlight Team 3D forged, 31.6 mm, polished black
• Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano 23mm
• Wheels: Planet X AL-30