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Pro Bike: Karl Alexander’s Planet X EXO3 TT/Tri

Karl rides a size small EXO3 frame. The rear disc and from tri-spoke are new from Planet X this year. Karl rides Hutchinson Fusion Performance 23mm clinchers tyres

No electronics here – it is a SRAM Force group set with 53×39 front chain rings and an 11-28 (11 speed) cassette. No power meter either, “I’ve always ridden on feel”, says Karl

The front and rear brakes are TRP integrated for aerodynamics

The stem of the Selcof Ultra Chrono Carbon TT Handlebar

A close up of the integrated front brake. Not much to disturb the wind here. Pedals are Shimano SPD-SL 105’s

Saddle is the very reasonable (available from £15.99 currently), Planet X Exocet saddle – which features an elongated nose with extra padding for the TT position

A personalised Garmin – with name and sponsors… should help if he gets lost in T1!

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Chasing Outlaw Triathlon success…

The Planet X EXO3 TT/Tri bike of Karl Alexander

2016 saw one of the most exciting finishes of the domestic triathlon season in Nottingham, where after being behind for almost the entire race, defending champion Karl Alexander overtook race leader Simon George in sight of the finish line, to win his second consecutive Outlaw Half Nottingham by just eight seconds. You can read Karl’s report on that race HERE.

*Outlaw Half Nottingham 2016: Karl Alexander and Simon George*

As he told us in a recent interview, Karl is targeting an Outlaw Half “three-peat”on 21st May in Nottingham. He’ll also be racing the Outlaw Half Holkham (2nd July) and full-distance Outlaw (23rd July), hoping to erase the memories of injury-induced DNF’s at both events in 2016.

He’ll have a new bike for 2017 – this Planet X EXO3 TT/Tri – the latest incarnation of their ‘Exocet’ range.

For full details on the bike, scroll through the image gallery above

“I was lucky enough to test ride the prototype of the EXO3 a few years back and provide Planet X with feedback. Since then I’ve been really excited to see and ride the finished bike and I have to say it was well worth the wait. This is a seriously fast bike, even standing still it looks quick!”

Karl Alexander Planet X EXO3 TT / Triathlon Bike — *Karl Alexander and EXO3: Coming to an Outlaw Triathlon soon…*

For more on the EXO3 range from Planet X, visit: http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikes/tt-and-triathlon-bikes/exo3

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