Planet X RT-58 Alloy review

South Yorkshire born and bred, Planet X bikes might not have the street cred of Specialized, but you can’t argue with the value. With such good value is there a catch though?

Planet X RT-58 Alloy SRAM Rival 11 road bike

Planet X RT-58 Alloy SRAM Rival 11 road bike

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Most bikes at this price come with Shimano Sora, or Tiagra groupsets, with budget wheels chucked on as an after thought. Here you get quality bits throughout including full SRAM Rival Groupset, but crucially, the frame is good too. It is not the most comfortable aluminium bike I have ridden, but this isn't a big criticism.

Reasons to buy
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    Amazing value

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    Top quality bits

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    Versatile frame

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    Can specify/upgrade components at the point of purchase

Reasons to avoid
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    Not the most compliant bike at this price point

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South Yorkshire-based Planet X has developed a reputation for jaw-dropping value for money. But, for a bike like the Planet X RT-58 Alloy that costs £750, does this mean you get a second-rate frame? That’s what I wanted to find out.

Frame

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Oliver Bridgewood - no, Doctor Oliver Bridgewood - is a PhD Chemist who discovered a love of cycling. He enjoys racing time trials, hill climbs, road races and criteriums. During his time at Cycling Weekly, he worked predominantly within the tech team, also utilising his science background to produce insightful fitness articles, before moving to an entirely video-focused role heading up the Cycling Weekly YouTube channel, where his feature-length documentary 'Project 49' was his crowning glory.