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[Closed] Planet X Tempest sizing

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I currently ride a 56cm Cube Nuroad, but I have been looking at the PLANET X TEMPEST bike, but I'm not sure about buying something online without trying it for size first.

I am about 5ft 10ins with an inside leg of just over 33ins, so looking at the size chart I am stuck in between the Medium and Large.

Does anyone have the Tempest or can give some advice on the sizing for the Planet X bikes please?


 
Posted : 28/01/2022 4:06 pm
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Dont have a tempest but i do have a london road. 6’1 with 34 inside leg and ride XL. Feels pretty stretched and whereas i’d normally run a 100mm stem 80-90 does for the london road. Other than that it’s spot on for me.

Got a mate rides another planet x - cant remember the model. But, similar build to me. Riding a large and finds it cramped.

Check out geometry geeks for their geo comparisons. You can choose bikes to compare and I know the tempest is on there cos i’m looking at the same bike…in XL!

I can generally ride a 56 or 58 or large depending on brand and geometry


 
Posted : 28/01/2022 5:16 pm
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5 11 with a 32 inside leg, large tempest fits perfectly.


 
Posted : 28/01/2022 6:22 pm
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I'm 5'10" with a 32" inside leg & ride a medium. Also fitted a 90mm stem


 
Posted : 28/01/2022 9:02 pm
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Im 5ft 10in with a 32in inside leg on a medium Tempest with a 90mm stem


 
Posted : 28/01/2022 9:08 pm
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Cheers for that guys, I still cant decide on the size and I think the offer ends this month 🙁


 
Posted : 29/01/2022 9:14 am
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I’m 6ft and just ordered a large Tempest based off their geometry chart. It’s due to arrive in about a week and hopefully it’ll be spot on but I’ve an eye on a shorter stem if need be.


 
Posted : 29/01/2022 9:44 am
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I am 6"2" with a 34 inside leg and on an XL, the actual tt measurement is about 10mm short from the chart on the site.


 
Posted : 29/01/2022 10:37 am
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Doesnt the size guide recommend cl for 5’11”plus anyway?

The chap i ride with found the same as you with actual being a little shorter. But 10mm - can sort that with a stem change easy enough.


 
Posted : 29/01/2022 11:37 am
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177cm tall, 32” inside leg. I have a medium tempest. It’s fine in terms of reach. Like most ‘steep’ bikes my shoes catch on the mudguards when turning tightly. But that’s with flats, not SPDs. I’d have liked a lower top tube, but flat rather than sloping seems to be the gravel style. Plenty of room for bottles and cages though.


 
Posted : 29/01/2022 11:53 am
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5'11" and 32" inside leg and i have a V3 in Large. I find it just about spot on with a 100mm stem.


 
Posted : 29/01/2022 1:54 pm
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5’9 (and a half!)”
32” inside leg (popular size!)
Stock stem - whatever length that is
Medium Tempest
Fits me (or maybe vice versa) luvverly.


 
Posted : 29/01/2022 7:29 pm