Planet X Tempest Titanium Gravel Road Frame

The Planet X Tempest is a legend in its own lifetime. The titanium frame and carbon fork provide an incredible blend of lightness, strength, and comfort, helping you take your off-road adventures further than ever before. Gravel specific geometry gives it a sharp yet predictable ride while tyre clearance of up to 48mm will give you the confidence that you need on rougher terrain. Full rack and mudguard mounts allow you to load up for your next multi-day adventure.

 

• Agile Gravel Geometry
• Aerospace Grade 9 3AL-2.5V Titanium
• Tyre Clearance 700c x 48mm
• Panier and Mudguard Mounts
• Designed to be paired with our Selcof Carbon Gravel Fork or Selcof Carbon Bikepacking Fork, the fork is sold separately

Featuring responsive and agile gravel geometry, the Tempest is a gravel bike designed to excel off road but remain fast and capable on the tarmac. The 71.5 degree head angle offers a trail figure that tackles singletrack with ease, yet keeps the responsiveness of an endurance road bike. The road inspired reach figure keeps things fast, whilst the large front triangle adds frame bag capability and timeless looks. The 70mm BB drop keeps the rider planted like a road bike. Steeper seat tube creates efficient seated climbing position.

Consisting of 94.5% titanium, 3% aluminium and 2.5% vanadium, 3AL-2.5V Titanium is the premium material for building bicycle frames. It has optimal, strength, fatigue endurance and corrosion-resistance. In fact, Titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of all known metals, having the same strength as steel but saving 45% of the weight. Every tube, weld, profile, and feature has been meticulously designed to offer strength, responsiveness, comfort, and lightness. With an unmistakable ride quality, titanium is extremely corrosion resistant, meaning no rust (inside or out) whatever the climate.

Strictly controlled tube thickness and shapes result in a frame that is strong, responsive, comfortable, and light. Round to ovalized downtube gives compliant ride feel. A 44mm head tube allows for a large weld platform and greater headset compatibility. Resulting a stronger, less flexible, and better handling front end. Hourglass profile chain stays and 27.2mm seat post give a comfort and spring.

12mm thru axle dropouts. 700c x 48mm tyre clearance (45mm with mudguards) allow for proper offroad treads and gravel adventure . The BSA 68mm Bottom Bracket is ultra-durable, creak free and easily serviceable. Gear cables are routed externally for accessibility and ease of service. Pannier mounts and full mudguard capability make it perfectly suited to commuters and tourers.

Frame Weight: 1550g Medium