And today I did......

[DynaCol]

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Always fancied trying a cyclo crosser but this is just a bit more flexible and for the spec. the price is pretty good I thought. Only problem is now I need to see about selling the road bike and hardtail (they can live in the spare room for a while though :facepalm: ).

Is your Cotic frame a specific "gravel bike" or mtb?

 

[DynaCol]

Oooh, that's a nice looking bike.

It's got 29" wheels too
I've gone for the white/celeste version rather than the dark blue, they both look pretty good though.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Good choice Col
I was showing Heather those the other night, I really like the carbon XLS but this is way cheaper and like you say, it's far more flexible. Lots more mounting points and can take slightly wider tyres, what's not to like?
I don't really need another bike, maybe .....
I prefer the blue one though.
Look forward to hearing your impressions once together.

Jamie

 

[RobMac]

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Is your Cotic frame a specific "gravel bike" or mtb?

CX bike with 700c wheels and I think it can take up to a 42mm wide tyre.

 

[DynaCol]

Good choice Col
I was showing Heather those the other night, I really like the carbon XLS but this is way cheaper and like you say, it's far more flexible. Lots more mounting points and can take slightly wider tyres, what's not to like?
I don't really need another bike, maybe .....
I prefer the blue one though.
Look forward to hearing your impressions once together.

Jamie

Yeah the XLS are lovely looking bikes too but more cross specific I think plus I couldn't justify paying the extra money. I do fancy doing a bit of touring at some point so the rack mounts are a bonus.
I don't really need another bike either but I plan on having this and my Yeti Full sus. as my only two modern bikes which should cover everything I'll need.

I'll get some pic's posted up when it arrives and a ride report will follow for sure.

 

[DynaCol]

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CX bike with 700c wheels and I think it can take up to a 42mm wide tyre.

Sounds good Rob, get some pic's up when you can.

 

[jimo746]

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I'm liking that Planet-X Col
You'll be able to do road and off-road stuff on that, touring, bike-packing etc, a really versatile purchase.

 

[DynaCol]

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I'm liking that Planet-X Col
You'll be able to do road and off-road stuff on that, touring, bike-packing etc, a really versatile purchase.

My thoughts exactly.
Considering that this limited edition Ultegra equipped version is £100 cheaper than the regular Tiagra equipped model it made it a no brainer. It's cheaper because it comes unassembled but that's a further bonus if you ask me, more shops should offer that as an option I reckon.

 

[RobMac]

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Sold a bike and a frame, yeah you did hear right SOLD summit :shock:

 

[DynaCol]

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Sold a bike and a frame, yeah you did hear right SOLD summit :shock:

How many bikes have you bought when you were selling these two though?