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31-08-07, 08:55 PM

PM on its way Matt

mattSV · 31-08-07, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by furrybean

PM on its way Matt

Pm'd ya back, furryone.

01-09-07, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mattSV

AFAIK it is just a change of shifters, along with a longer stem. They have said they will fit V brakes which might be interesting as the frames don't appear to have the mounting points?!

Have a look at the website - they do some very nice bikes, especially TT bikes and wheels.
http://http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/index.php

Oh right. ok. Nice.

Watch them V brakes. The modulation on them is not as good as it is with hydraulic disks. Like, I can be moving very fast, and hit the brakes very hard, and with the hyd. disks I know that I wont be doing a superman over the handlebars.

They probably lack a tiny bit of the brutal power of Vs, but they are great in the rain, and for long hard braking. And I can do rolling stoppies no problem, thats power enough for me.

mattSV · 01-09-07, 09:19 AM

Got V brakes on one of my other rides:-

Never really had a problem with going over the bars, apart from when I have buried the front tyre in very deep mud/sand

. I have got about 85kg of weight to keep over the back wheel to stop it coming up too high

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Trying to keep the new bike as light and simple as possible, hence the v brakes over discs.

mattSV · 06-12-07, 08:17 PM

Wahaey - my new ride finally arrived tonight - seems like I have been waiting for ever.

8.1kg including pedals.

Can't wait to get out on it now.

fizzwheel · 06-12-07, 08:21 PM

That looks very sweet

How come you had to wait so long Matt ?

mattSV · 06-12-07, 08:32 PM

Had to wait for the new Cycle to Work offer to come out at work (1st October), then had to submit the request, wait for the letter to arrive (couldn't place the order without having the letter reference number), then Planet X were out of stock!.

Once back in stock, Planet X build the bike, invoice Halfords who only do a 'cheque run' twice monthly. Once Planet X get their dosh,, then they send the bike to Halfords for it to be collected.

Bit of a bloody trauma, but worth it.

Highlights of the bike so far are the curved rear stays, bladed spokes, full ultegra 10sp groupset, also managed to pick up a pair of brand new XTR pedals for £40.

Just got to wait for it to stop ****ing with rain now

fizzwheel · 06-12-07, 09:08 PM

Blimey what a faff, oh and what happened to not getting drops ?

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Originally Posted by mattSV

Just got to wait for it to stop ****ing with rain now

Amen to that, not so bad for me as my winter bike has guards on it, but yep not nice all the same.

mattSV · 06-12-07, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Blimey what a faff, oh and what happened to not getting drops ?

Amen to that, not so bad for me as my winter bike has guards on it, but yep not nice all the same.

At £999 with full ultegra it made more sense to go with the drops than pay the same for 105 with the flatbars

31-08-07, 08:55 PM	#31
furrybean Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pick me a new pushbike PM on its way Matt

01-09-07, 09:19 AM	#34
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: Pick me a new pushbike Got V brakes on one of my other rides:- Never really had a problem with going over the bars, apart from when I have buried the front tyre in very deep mud/sand . I have got about 85kg of weight to keep over the back wheel to stop it coming up too high . Trying to keep the new bike as light and simple as possible, hence the v brakes over discs. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

06-12-07, 08:17 PM	#35
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: Pick me a new pushbike Wahaey - my new ride finally arrived tonight - seems like I have been waiting for ever. 8.1kg including pedals. Can't wait to get out on it now. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

06-12-07, 08:21 PM	#36
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Pick me a new pushbike That looks very sweet How come you had to wait so long Matt ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

06-12-07, 08:32 PM	#37
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: Pick me a new pushbike Had to wait for the new Cycle to Work offer to come out at work (1st October), then had to submit the request, wait for the letter to arrive (couldn't place the order without having the letter reference number), then Planet X were out of stock!. Once back in stock, Planet X build the bike, invoice Halfords who only do a 'cheque run' twice monthly. Once Planet X get their dosh,, then they send the bike to Halfords for it to be collected. Bit of a bloody trauma, but worth it. Highlights of the bike so far are the curved rear stays, bladed spokes, full ultegra 10sp groupset, also managed to pick up a pair of brand new XTR pedals for £40. Just got to wait for it to stop **ing with rain now __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S**

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