Originally Posted by
SamH1996
Hi,
I'm looking to buy a new bike but was hoping someone could give me some tips on what to go for, I casually ride 30-50 miles when I go out but looking to push that to 70+. my budgets around 1800 and I've been looking at the plant x ec130e does anyone have any experience with this bike or can offer an alternative?
Also are there actually any benefits for comfort for getting a sportive rather than an actual aero bike for casual riders like myself?
any input appreciated thanks
I bought one in August 2020 (
FIRST CARBON: Planet X EC-130E) and it was money well spent. I really like it, it flies. The BSA threaded BB is a nice bonus, as I've no experience of press-fit BBs. The overall quality of the bike feels very high; it was named the 2017 Aero "Bike of the Year" by Cycling Weekly.