Planet X EC-130E Rivet Rider Disc Shimano Ultegra 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Ultegra
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
A road bike that rides as fast as it looks with razor sharp handling to match. 1250g Toray T800 carbon aero frame and 450g fork. QR dropouts, Full internal cable routing. 28mm tyres? Yes. Racks or guards? No.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 Rear Mech / Medium Cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 Double Front Mech / Braze On
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 Cassette / 11-32
Crank
Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 Chainset / 172.5mm / 50-34
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Ultegra SM-BBR60 Bottom Bracket
Chain
Shimano Ultegra HG-701 11 Speed Chain / 114 Links
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Racing 800 Disc 700c Centrelock Wheelset / Front 12mm / Rear 12 x 142mm / Shimano 11 Speed
Tires
Panaracer Catalyst Sport 700c Wire Bead Tyre / 25mm / Black
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra 8020 is the latest disc-brake version of Shimano’s brilliant benchmark groupset. Fully hydraulic discs with 160mm rotors, 50/34 chainrings, 11-32 cassette
Cockpit
Stem
Controltech RAS-99 Alloy Stem / Black / 100mm
Handlebar
Controltech RA-540DB-6 Alloy Road Bar / Black / 42cm
Seat
Saddle
San Marco Monza Start Saddle / Black / Carbon Steel
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 570 mm | 575 mm | 580 mm | 600 mm | 614 mm |
| Rake | 57 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 49 mm | 61 mm | 55 mm | 56 mm | 53 mm |
| Stack | 507 mm | 523 mm | 541 mm | 567 mm | 587 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 376 mm | 380 mm | 393 mm | 398 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 507 mm | 527 mm | 542 mm | 567 mm | 587 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 465 mm | 490 mm | 530 mm | 540 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 165 mm | 195 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm | 407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972 mm | 976 mm | 977 mm | 997 mm | 1011 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
EC-130E Rivet Rider Disc Shimano Ultegra completes the Planetx Ec 130e model. Planet X released 32 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Planetx Ec 130e bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Planet X EC-130E Rivet Rider SRAM Rival 22 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1702$. Planet X EC-130E Disc Shimano Ultegra 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 2675$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Aero bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Aero bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 4211$. However, even though the average price of an Aero bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2020 and its price was 2675$. Comparing this to the average Aero bike price, we see that the price is 57.42% smaller.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
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
When leaving the production line, the EC-130E Rivet Rider Disc Shimano Ultegra model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Planet X EC-130E Rivet Rider Disc Shimano Ultegra is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
