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Planet X Kaffenback SRAM Apex 1 Mechanical Bike

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Hit the road in style when you head out on the updated, modernised & ultra-capable Kaffenback....

Hit the road in style when you head out on the updated, modernised & ultra-capable Kaffenback. With a triple-butted steel frame, relaxed geometry, lightweight carbon fork and rack and mudguard mounts, It's the best four-season commuter available on the market.

  • SRAM Apex 1x11 speed Groupset
  • Rever Havit Mechanical Disc Brakes
  • Token G23 Wheelset
  • Tyre clearance up to 40mm (700C)
  • DN6 Chromoly Steel Frame with Carbon Fork
  • Approx Bike Weight (Medium) - 11kg

£1,099.99

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The Kaffenback is a Planet X classic. Elegant and timeless, it's narrow tubing is built using custom drawn chromoly steel. Giving the Kaffenback it’s unique smoothing yet sprightly ride feel. This is complemented by the tubing reassuringly strong fatigue-resistant qualities, meaning the Kaffenback is a bike that will see you through decades of riding. On the tarmac, its road bike soul will feel spritely and responsive and the Selcof Carbon fork will help reduce road vibrations and keeps your hands fresh all day long, smoothing rough terrain and allowing for longer and less fatigued rides. Its multifaceted nature makes it ideal for many disciplines, feeling as at home in the city as it would touring the Dolomites.

SRAM Apex 1

SRAM's off road focused Apex® 1 drivetrain provides the gear range and the shifting simplicity to let you simply go where you want. Mechanical brakes offer great stopping power that won’t break the bank.


Easy shifting and wide gearing

The Apex® 11-speed mechanical shifting gives you all the gears you need in the palm of your hand. It's technology that makes cycling easier-so you can tune into the experience and build on it. An 11-42 powerglide II cassette, teamed with a 42 tooth x sync crankset, provides a wide range of gears that will keep you moving wherever and whenever you choose to ride.


Powerful disc brakes

Rever’s dual piston mechanical calipers deliver no nonsense stopping power and reliable braking.

Product TypeDefault Component
Bar Tape / Grips

Selcof Soft Touch Handlebar Tape / Black

FramePlanet X Kaffenback Frame / Charcoal and Tea / Medium
Handle BarSelcof Zeta V3 Alloy Road Bar / 42cm
SaddleSan Marco Monza Start Saddle / Black / Carbon Steel
StemSelcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Stem / 100mm / 31.8mm / 7 Degree
TyrePanaracer Tour 700c Wire Bead Tyre / 32mm
Wheel PairToken G23HD 700C Alloy Disc Gravel Wheelset / Centrelock / Front 12mm / Rear 12 x 142mm / Shimano 11 Speed
Bottom BracketSRAM GXP XR Bottom Bracket (With Spacers) / 68/73mm
Frame SpareM5 12mm Stainless Cage Bolt Black
BrakeRever Havit Flat Mount Dual-Movement Disc Caliper / Front
BrakeRever Havit Flat Mount Dual-Movement Disc Caliper / Rear
Brake spareAvid Centreline Disc Brake Rotor / 160mm Centrelock
CassetteSRAM PG1130 Cassette / 11-42T
ChainSRAM PC1110 11 Speed Chain / 116 Links
Crank SetSRAM Apex 1 GXP Chainset (No BB) / 172.5mm / 42 Tooth
ForkSelcof Carbon Gravel Fork / Tapered-12mm Thru
Frame SpareStainless Steel M5 Bolt 22mm Thread Locking Individual
Head SetSelcof Carbon Steerer Fork Bung MK 4 / 23-24mm ID
Brake LeverSRAM Apex 1 Mechanical Disc Brake Lever / 11 Speed Right
Brake LeverSRAM Apex 1 Mechanical Disc Brake Lever / 1 Speed Left
Head SetSelcof Headset Spacer Set / 1 1/8" / 15mm + 10mm + 5mm / Black
Head SetSelcof SPORT Integrated Cup Angular Contact Cartridge Bearing V2 Headset For Tapered 1" 1/8th – 1.5" Fork Steerer
Rear MechSRAM Apex 1 Rear Mech / 1 x 11 Speed / Long Cage
Seat ClampSelcof Alloy Bolt Up Seatclamp / 29.8mm
Seat PostSelcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Seatpost / 27.2mm / 350mm
Inner TubePanaracer Inner Tube / 700c / 25-35mm / Presta 48mm
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Frame

Frame

The Kaffenback is a true Planet X classic. Elegant and timeless, it's narrow tubing is built using custom drawn chromoly steel giving the Kaffenback a unique, smooth and springy ride feel. This is complemented by its reassuringly strong fatigue-resistant qualities, meaning the Kaffenback is a bike that will see you through decades of riding not years!

Groupset

Groupset

SRAMs Apex 1 groupset's single 42t chainring gives you low maintenance reliability, and the 11-42 cassette will winch you up any climb. You'll be able to handle whatever the daily commute throws at you.

Wheels

Wheels

Token G23 wheels offer low weight with plenty of compliance when riding on rougher surfaces.

Finishing Kit

Finishing Kit

Selcof finishing kit is used at the cockpit, with comfy soft touch bar tape and the Zeta alloy road handlebar featuring a short reach and beautifully executed anatomic drops.

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