I brought this bike six weeks ago through the Cycle2Work scheme. I am no expert on bikes and only have previous experience with riding cheaper mountain bikes. I was slightly concerned about purchasing the bike through Halfords as there are some poor reviews on the net claiming that their staff are cluless at building/servicing bikes. To be honest, I took the risk all the same as I knew it was a boardman I wanted from the outset.
Firstly the bike. £1,000 is a lot of money in my opinion but the bike is fantastic. So easy to generate huge speed straight from the traffic lights. Gears are smooth and precise every time. Brakes are excellent in the wet or dry. One issue I have found is that the standard Continental Ultra 28x700c tyres supplied with the bike pick up punctures very easily, after four days of riding in my case. I appeared to have rectified this though by fitting Continental GatorSkin tyres. 400 miles later and no punctures!!! I highly recommend them.
Now for the main reason for my review....From start to finish, my local Halfords branch (Nuneaton, Warwichshire) have been second to none. Excellent customer service/advice.
I was worried that my bike would be set up incorrectly after reading some poor reviews regarding their staff but since day one it has felt solid as a rock and rides perfectly. I have no regrets buying from Halfords and will continue to service by bike there.
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A superlight frame, full carbon fork with tapered steerer, BB30 chainset and SRAM 10 speed Double Tap gearing are the kind of specification you would expect on a high-end road race bike. The new Boardman Hybrid Pro gets these as standard to give incredible performance whilst still offering exceptional versatility.
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About this bike
| Type | Hybrid / Town |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2011-2013 |
| RRP | £999.99 |
| Sizes | SM, MD, LG, (Frame size guide) |
| Colours | Matt Black |
| Frame type | Rigid |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Frame description | Superlight alloy triple butted, tapered steerer, BB30, full smooth welding |
| Gears | 20 |
| Wheel Size | 700C |
About Boardman
Boardman Bikes, inspired by British Cycling legend Chris Boardman MBE, are the award-winning & critically acclaimed British bicycle brand - winning Olympic Gold alongside multiple World, European and National titles across Road, Triathlon and MTB disciplines. "It's part of our philosophy to provide you with the best riding experience each and every time you go out on your bike - whatever you ride and whatever level you ride at." Chris Boardman MBE, Director of R&D, Boardman Bikes. The latest range of bikes have been put through their paces by world-class riders in order to ensure you get the best possible riding experience.
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Specifications
Braking
| Brake Calipers | Avid Elixir 5 |
|---|
Drive
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB30 |
|---|---|
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | Shimano CS5700 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Crank | FSA Energy Compact BB30 50x34T |
| Pedals | Wellgo alloy with clips and straps |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Microshift |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | SRAM Rival |
| Gears | 20 |
| Shifter(s) | SRAM Double Tap 10 speed |
General
| Handlebar | cboardman |
|---|---|
| Headset | FSA semi integrated |
| Headset Spacers | Alloy |
| Rigid Forks | Ultralight full carbon, tapered steerer, disc compatible |
| Saddle | cboardman |
| Seat Post | cboardman Carbon |
| Stem | cboardman Pro |
| Weight | 20.5lbs |
Wheels
| Hubs | Formula Disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Ritchey Pro Disc |
| Spokes | Stainless black |
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Continental Ultra race 700x28 |
| Wheel Size | 700C |
UK warranty
| Boardman bikes have a 2 years standard warranty on frames and 12 months standard warranty on all parts |
Owner Reviews
by
Rob
on 7 Jul 2011
by
Graham
on 15 May 2011
One word describes this bike.....awesome!
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