Big Bike Thread

tom_nieto · 13 Feb 2015 at 14:25

Hello all! I've signed up to cycle to work and can have up to £1000 at Halfords to spend. I want a road bike and currently there is a 15% discount on Boardman bikes. Has anyone got any opinions on these bikes? I'm looking at the Boardman road team which will leave some money for shoes, pedals and other bits.

Supercow · 13 Feb 2015 at 14:36

tom_nieto said:
Hello all! I've signed up to cycle to work and can have up to £1000 at Halfords to spend. I want a road bike and currently there is a 15% discount on Boardman bikes. Has anyone got any opinions on these bikes? I'm looking at the Boardman road team which will leave some money for shoes, pedals and other bits.

Check with the folk who smear themselves with anal butter

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18159043

robj20 · 13 Feb 2015 at 14:41

We need to get the title of this thread changed to something like The Mountain Bike Thread.

Supercow · 13 Feb 2015 at 14:44

The OP died ages ago (probably not), so can't

edit: I'll message a mod to ask for the change.

robj20 · 13 Feb 2015 at 15:34

He hasn't been on here since 2006 so i cant see them having a problem with it.

rhysduck · 13 Feb 2015 at 15:36

neil_g said:
i wish. all of my new bike plans have been killed this year thanks to a £1300 bill for my car and it needing another £1100 worth of work.

Go on

MrKnifey said:
Why you selling Rhys

I need something lighter. It's a lovely bike it really is. If I can't get rid of it for decent price (which is unlikely) I may aswell just keep it.

tom_nieto · 13 Feb 2015 at 19:33

Supercow said:
Check with the folk who smear themselves with anal butter

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18159043

Lubed up and headed over to the other thread!

PinkFloyd · 14 Feb 2015 at 12:13

Got my first proper bike this week, Boardman Pro FS. I've not had a chance to properly ride it in anger but initial thoughts are that I wish I did it sooner - It feels awesome.

I've never had rear suspension or disk brakes before, and I've already made the classic mistake of squeezing the front brakes when the wheel wasn't in... (doh)
Even my Santa Cruz Bronson riding workmate is suitable impressed after a quick ride!

6thElement · 14 Feb 2015 at 14:02

Stupidly cold and snowing again today, high temp of about -12C for tomorrow so no riding then either :/

Begbie · 14 Feb 2015 at 16:59

Just went to book BPW for March, and the whole month is booked up!

rhysduck · 14 Feb 2015 at 18:40

Push up

thewanted · 14 Feb 2015 at 19:05

Begbie said:
Just went to book BPW for March, and the whole month is booked up!

It's usually booked 2 months ahead on weekends

Hitting Swinley Forest tomorrow for the first time in a month. It's gonna burn.

Andelusion · 14 Feb 2015 at 19:26

Begbie said:
Just went to book BPW for March, and the whole month is booked up!

Yeah, our group is up there in march and the organiser didn't think to check the uplift booking before booking the accommodation :rolleyes:

so looks like we'll be riding up.

Supercow · 14 Feb 2015 at 20:34

I'm booked for 9th May

You gotta book up 3 months in advance, as the days become available, specifically for the weekend rides.

Begbie · 14 Feb 2015 at 22:29

Push up? Your nuts

I wasn't fussed about the weekend, have a random week off work anyway. Not sure I want to drive for 3 hours to ride up

PinkFloyd · 14 Feb 2015 at 23:44

Having been to BPW once and pushed/ridden up a few days for the day.... I'm definitely looking forward to doing an uplift day some day!

Juggy1985 · 15 Feb 2015 at 06:20

Got my bpw day in 3 weeks then again in may

PapaLazaru · 15 Feb 2015 at 10:26

Going to go down to Halfords and get some new tyres today as they have 15% off. Don't want to spend too much and am looking at getting some Maxxis Advantage, two for £27. Has anyone got any feedback on them or is there an alternative I should be looking at? I've got Continental Mountain Kings atm but the sidewalls are knackered.

mattyfez · 15 Feb 2015 at 13:54

PapaLazaru said:
Going to go down to Halfords and get some new tyres today as they have 15% off. Don't want to spend too much and am looking at getting some Maxxis Advantage, two for £27. Has anyone got any feedback on them or is there an alternative I should be looking at? I've got Continental Mountain Kings atm but the sidewalls are knackered.

Depends on intended usage a lot, but worth checking online, for example chain reaction are selling mountain king II's for £13

The problem with Halfords is they don't carry a massive range in the shops, especially folding tyres which I prefer for the weight and are easier to fit/remove.

milko · 15 Feb 2015 at 15:19

Supercow said:
I'm booked for 9th May
You gotta book up 3 months in advance, as the days become available, specifically for the weekend rides.

Dude, if you get wind of a spare ticket that day, plllleeassse hit me up. I'm meant to be coming too but spent the night puking my guts up when I was supposed to be booking. So gutted. Still doing FoD the day after though.