planetx Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra R8000 2023
2023 Road
Estimate price |
2,031$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
165cm - 172cm
MD
170cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Planet X Pro Carbon Disc Frameset / Blue / Large - 56cm
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 / 11-34
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 / 116 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
Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Selcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Stem / 100mm / 31.8mm / 7 Degree
Handlebar
Selcof Zeta V3 Alloy Road Bar / 42cm
Seat
Saddle
San Marco Monza Start Wide Saddle / Black / Carbon Steel
Seatpost
Selcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Seatpost / 27.2mm / 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 470mm XSM | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.34 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 580 mm | 582 mm | 595 mm | 606 mm |
| Rake | 54 mm | 55 mm | 46 mm | 37 mm | 32 mm |
| Trail | 51 mm | 48 mm | 55 mm | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Stack | 513 mm | 529 mm | 556 mm | 573 mm | 594 mm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 386 mm | 383 mm | 392 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 517 mm | 532 mm | 547 mm | 567 mm | 587 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 500 mm | 530 mm | 560 mm | 590 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.2 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 125 mm | 151 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 407 mm | 407 mm | 410 mm | 412 mm | 412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 mm | 988 mm | 982 mm | 989 mm | 996 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra R8000 is part of the Planetx Pro Carbon model. Planet X launched 26 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Planetx Pro Carbon bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra R8000 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1826$. On the other hand, Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra Di2 2023, is the most expensive and costs 4383$.
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 Race bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1826$. In conclusion, this bike price is 83.46% lower than the price of the average Race bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra R8000 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 wheels on Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra R8000 are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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 Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra R8000 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.