Planet X Spitfire Barry White Edition Titanium 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
2,408$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Force -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Triple butted 3Al/2.5V titanium tubing is hand welded to create the Spitfire road frame and paired with a sub 400g carbon fibre monocoque fork. It's the perfect all rounder that's even ready for race day
Suspension Fork
Selcof Delta SL Carbon Road Caliper Fork / Matte Black
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force 11 Rear Mech / Medium Cage
Front Derailleur
SRAM Force 11 Front Mech / Braze On
Cassette
SRAM PG1130 Cassette / 11-32T
Crank
SRAM Force 11 GXP Chainset (No BB) / 172.5mm / 50-34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP XR Bottom Bracket (With Spacers) / 68/73mm
Chain
SRAM PC1110 11 Speed Chain / 116 Links
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Racing 900 700c Clincher Wheelset / Shimano 11 Speed
Tires
Jack Brown Race 700c Folding Tyre / 25.5mm / Black / Black
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Force Brake Caliper / Rear
Cockpit
Stem
Controltech RAS-99 Alloy Stem / Black / 100mm
Handlebar
Controltech RA-540DB-6 Alloy Road Bar / Black / 42cm
Seat
Saddle
Selle Italia Flite Ti316 Saddle / Black & Red
Seatpost
Selcof Zeta V2 6061 Alloy Seatpost / 31.6mm / 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 263 mm | 263 mm | 263 mm | 263 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 581 mm | 597 mm | 611 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 63 mm | 61 mm | 58 mm | 51 mm |
| Stack | 526 mm | 542 mm | 563 mm | 572 mm |
| Reach | 372 mm | 377 mm | 391 mm | 396 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 525 mm | 545 mm | 565 mm | 585 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 403 mm | 406 mm | 407 mm | 408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 968 mm | 976 mm | 993 mm | 1008 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Spitfire Barry White Edition Titanium belongs to the Planetx Spitfire model. Planet X released 6 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Race bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Race bike that is reliable is 3350$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2188$. If we compare this with the average Race bike cost we notice that the price is 53.11% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
The Spitfire Barry White Edition Titanium 2021 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
Planet X Spitfire Barry White Edition Titanium bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.