Planet X Hurricane Shimano Ultegra Titanium 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
2,943$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Titanium -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
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
1500g 3AL/2.5V triple butted titanium frame and 490g carbon fork. 12mm through axles, flat mount discs. 30mm tyres? Yes. Rack and mudguards? Yes
Suspension Fork
Selcof TD380 Carbon Flat Mount Disc Fork / 12mm Thru / 1/18th - 1.5 Tapered / Black
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
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 | 1.39 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm | 264 mm |
| Front Center | 598 mm | 599 mm | 609 mm | 624 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 69 mm | 62 mm | 63 mm | 59 mm |
| Stack | 531 mm | 553 mm | 570 mm | 593 mm |
| Reach | 381 mm | 384 mm | 388 mm | 401 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 530 mm | 545 mm | 565 mm | 585 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 415 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1002 mm | 1009 mm | 1018 mm | 1034 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 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 |
Model Overview
Hurricane Shimano Ultegra Titanium belongs to the Planetx Hurricane model. Planet X launched 17 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Planetx Hurricane bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Planet X Hurricane SRAM Rival 22 Titanium 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2188$. Planet X Hurricane Shimano Ultegra Titanium 2020 on the other hand costs 2675$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Endurance bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of an Endurance bike that is reliable is 2346$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Endurance bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 2675$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Hurricane Shimano Ultegra Titanium price is 14.02% more expensive than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Hurricane Shimano Ultegra Titanium has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
The Hurricane Shimano Ultegra Titanium 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Planet X Hurricane Shimano Ultegra Titanium is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.