What happened to Planet X bikes?

Planet X is a bicycle company based in Rotherham, in the north of England. It was founded in 1988 by Dave Loughran. In 2020 Planet X transitioned to become an employee owned trust. Planet X operates a number of brands including: On-One components and Titus bikes.

Where are Planet X bikes made?

PLANET X is currently the second biggest bike assembler in the UK and all our bikes are designed by us, manufactured by carefully selected factories and assembled right here in Sheffield.

Where do Planet X get their frames from?

We source frames and components from all over the world, frames from China, saddles from Italy, and tyres from Germany etc. These components are then shipped to Planet X in Yorkshire, England where they are assembled into bikes.

What is an X road bike?

The Brand-X Road Bike is our entry level road bike designed to get you out eating up the miles and enjoying the scenery wherever you are. The Brand-X Road frame is designed for all-around performance and comfort.

What is a gravel bicycle?

A gravel bike is a drop-bar bike designed to let you ride over many different surfaces. The drop handlebar and sporty geometry means you can make good progress on the road –but, with wider tyres, lower gearing and stable handling, you can also head off-road with confidence.

Is Planet Xa good bike make?

In a wind tunnel the Planet X EC-130E might not be the most aero aero bike in the world, but it’s all the better for it. It’s great fun to ride and blisteringly fast, but with the brakes in their normal places and no fussy cable routing, it’s great to live with too.

Who are Titus bikes?

On One, the mountain bike division of Planet X Ltd, has acquired the brand, trade marks and assets of Tempe, Arizona-based Titus Bikes. Planet X, an Internet bicycle retailer based in the United Kingdom, purchased Titus last week at auction from the Arizona company’s largest lender.

What are the sizes of road bikes?

What’s the right road bike size for me?

Rider Height	Suggested Road Bike Size
Feet & Inches	Centimetres	Frame Size (cm)
5’3″ – 5’6″	160cm – 168cm	Small (51cm – 53cm)
5’6″ – 5’9″	168cm – 175cm	Medium (54cm – 55cm)
5’9″ – 6’0″	175cm – 183cm	Large (56cm – 58cm)

Who makes Crossbikes?

Cross LTD is a Bulgarian Company established in 1995 specialized in bicycle manufacturing. Both brands – Cross and Crosser are registered trade marks for our bikes and wheels. We have a designer’s team in house, which responsibility is to develop a wide range of new models every year.

What size road bike should a 6 foot man ride?

Road Bike Size Chart

Your Height / Inseam	Bike Size
5’4″ to 5’8″ with 27″ to 29″ inseam	S (small) 49 cm to 54 cm bike
5’8″ to 5’10” with 29″ to 31″ inseam	M (medium) 52 cm to 56 cm bike
5″10″ to 6′ with 31″ to 33″ inseam	L (large) 54 cm to 58 cm bike
6′ to 6’3″ with 33″ to 35″ inseam	XL (extra large) 56 cm to 61 cm bike

Can I take a road bike on gravel?

A standard road bike can be cycled on gravel without additional modifications. The road bike must be ridden on light gravel tracks that are well maintained to avoid severe damage. The bike should be positioned in the most compacted ground, in the gravel tracks centre or following vehicle tyre paths.

Can you use gravel bike as roadbike?

ANSWER: You can definitely use a gravel bike as a road bike. However, there are a few small limitations you might run into if you do this. Depending on how you like to ride, it could be important, or not important at all. If you are a road bike racer, then a gravel bike probably won’t work as your primary bike.

What is pro carbon on a bike?

The Pro Carbon is the calibre of bike that serious riders would normally park lovingly in their shed and only venture out on when the sun is high and the tarmac dry. So to use it as a daily commute feels sacrilegious.

What is Pro carbon?

We are a UK company specializing in the manufacture and supply of carbon fibre accessories for motocross, enduro and supermoto machines. See all.

Does Titus still bike?

The long standing premium bike brand Titus Cycles is closing its doors and liquidating all assets. In an official email sent out to dealers and business partners, Titus Cycles writes: “To All Titus Business Partners: As many of you know, Titus has been working through a challenging year.

Where are Titus titanium frames made?

But the American partners making these frames are world-renowned in their own right. “All stock titanium and stock Exogrid frames are now being produced by the American Bicycle Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee,” says Jeff.

What size road bike do I need for my height?

Road bike size chart

Rider height		Frame size
4’10” – 5′	148 – 152	47 – 48
5′ – 5’3″	152 – 160	49 – 50
5’3″ – 5’6″	160 – 168	51 – 53
5’6″ – 5’9″	168 – 175	54 – 55

What’s new on the Planet X road bike?

Read Less… The classic Planet X all-rounder gets a gravel upgrade. Our hugely popular and incredibly versatile road bike has now been equipped with a range of off-road oriented gear tailored to make this extremely adaptable bike even more capable. Read More… Read Less…

Is the Planet X London Road SL rival1 a good bike?

Planet X London Road SL Rival1. The London Road SL is perfect for new and experienced cyclists. Designed to be versatile, it is confidence inspiring on the daily commute, capable off-road and just great for those weekend rides. If you only want one bike in your life this is the one to own.

What is the best road bike for road racing?

Holdsworth Corsa – A Race tested and proven Disc brake road race bike. Made from Hi-Modulus carbon and built for going fast. EC-130e Aero Road – A race-ready, aero-framed rocket ship. EC-130E is our fastest, most efficient, award-winning road machine. It’s aero sculpted and stiff for sprinting.