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[Closed] Full Monty SL v Full monty

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The SL frameset is cheaper than the normal one. I'm looking for a gravel bike with more of an emphasis on fast rather than fat - would this fit the bill or is there a reason why they are cheap? I am aware that some bikes from the PX stable are not always that well thought through.
Has anyone first hand use knowledge of the max tyre width - I will probably only go 35mm but would like the choice of 40mm in the future


 
Posted : 09/05/2019 1:41 pm
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I think it will be ok for a 40 - I have the SL with 35/37 and there's still quite a bit of clearance.


 
Posted : 09/05/2019 3:43 pm
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I've got 40mm wtb nanos in mine with plenty of room


 
Posted : 09/05/2019 5:15 pm
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is there a reason why they are cheap?

It’s not an ongoing model and we just want to tidy up and move forward.

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXFMSL/planet-x-full-monty-sl-gravel-frameset


 
Posted : 09/05/2019 5:49 pm
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BUMP

I'm looking at these and am confused with them being the same price point. Which one should I buy? I've never bought a not mtb before and don't understand the differences. Just need a commuter that I can use for social road rides (sorry mum) and gravel and flat mtb trails.


 
Posted : 07/07/2019 6:29 pm
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Would imagine the SL will fit your requirements, especially if it's a road over gravel bias. Had mine built up for a couple of weeks now and it's great 👍
Although I can't testify what the 1X groupset would be like on the road, mine is 2x9.


 
Posted : 07/07/2019 6:36 pm
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Cheers that was quick! In terms of time spent on it it will be mostly road commuting but I am likely to ride it on Danish 'mtb trails' as I'm a moron like that. Seems to be very little between them and XL in stock in both.


 
Posted : 07/07/2019 6:52 pm
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I have Full Monty SL pretty much as good as new in the classifieds....


 
Posted : 07/07/2019 8:57 pm
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Any excuse to post a picture


 
Posted : 07/07/2019 9:08 pm
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Nice climb cross of greet.
Great photo.


 
Posted : 08/07/2019 1:18 pm
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I'm glad you're running it with flats, that would be my approach too


 
Posted : 08/07/2019 8:53 pm

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