Independent Fabrication Planet X

[KvnP]

Hi

Here's my IF CX bike that I'm currently working on (weight wise)

Specs:
Frame: IF Planet X Steel
Fork: IF Steel issued fork
Headset: Chris King silver 1 1/8

Wheels: Dura Ace C24 7900-TL

Cranks: Shimano Ultegra SL 6550 172.5 - 50/34
Pedals: Shimano M520
Chain: Shimano Ultegra
FD: Ultegra 6600
RD: Shimano Dura Ace 6600
STI: Shimano Dura Ace 6600
BB: Shimano Ultegra
Cables: Jagwire
Brakes: Tektro V
Handlebars: 3t Rotundo
Tape - Deda
Stem: Ritchey WCS C260 110MM
Seatpost: Thomson Elite straight 27.2
Seat: Beater on for now


Planning on upgrading a few things and suggestions are welcome.
Planning on changing the drivetrain to either 105 or 6700
Removing all decals on the stem
Bars -> Enve that I have sitting in my closet
Chain -> KMC X10SL
Brakes -> TRP 8.4
Saddle -> Fizik Antares
Tyres - > Challenge Grifo
Chainring -> Praxis 46/34



Still looking into forks
Currently at a hefty 20.4 LBS / 9.25KG

[Quinn039]

make those changes STAT. 6700 would be good. the dark grey might be best in your case.
great colour!

[prendrefeu]

I agree with the change to dark grey.
In which case, the Chris King headset (which is overrated anyway... it's a headset!) needs to go. You can either get a dark grey CK headset again or one from another brand.

[KvnP]

I have an Extralite headset sitting around although debating due to durability for CX so I may go with the darker Chris King and use the silver Chris King on my Surly commuter (needs a new headset anyways)

Currently looking into pedals & debating on XTR M980's or Crank Brothers Candy 3's
Anyone here ever try out the Candy 3's ?

Thanks !

[Fatbiker]

Personally I would go for the black 105 groupset. I think it would look greet with the frame.

[jmilliron]

Looks good!

6600 is one of the best shifting group sets I've ever used. Silly to "upgrade" from that on a heavy steel CX bike.

XTR pedals are going to be more secure, reliable and durable than crank bros.

If you're racing this, I'd go 46/36 on the cranks. The Praxis rings are great. That's what I'm using on my CX bike.

[KvnP]

I agree with you Jmilirion, 6600 is nice and smooth although the switch over to a new group+fork+saddle (big upgrades that I can think of) would bring the numbers down on this steel rig and have the other little component changes afterwards & I can transfer this stuff over to my commuter which would be a good switch

Getting most of the stuff next week and will post updates soon.