Road Cycling Essentials

PermaChanged · 16 Apr 2012 at 09:50

Is it even possible to find a better value for money bike than this?

I was looking at the Boardman Air range but they start at about £1300 and they aren't much better than the Team Carbon.

Russinating · 16 Apr 2012 at 09:58

I love my Boardman so I'd say no!

DIABLO · 16 Apr 2012 at 10:05

£750 is extremely cheap i would say.

touch · 16 Apr 2012 at 10:39

Nothing comes close to that boardman for the price.

Even if you can claim the tax back on the usual choices of Planet X or Ribble, they still work out a fair bit more expensive.

Berger · 16 Apr 2012 at 10:44

That is pretty crazy cheap.

Enjoying the road biking at the minute, almost up to 30kmph average for my evening route. Got to cram the training in this week with my ride on Saturday, weather forcasts pretty poor though

Got my big order from CRC today too which was good, some fancy Lezyne pumps floor pump and one for the bike, I also got some tyre levers, I didn't realise on the site that they were blooming massive though.

They are the X-Tools Pro Tyre levers, metal ones for a bit more strength, but they weigh a ton and are pretty long. Think ill be taking some normal plasticy ones out with me and leaving these at home or MTB only.

PermaChanged · 16 Apr 2012 at 11:01

Russinating said:
I love my Boardman so I'd say no!

Which Boardman do you have out of interest?

I'm going to be ordering it in a weeks time assuming my weight is on schedule.

VeNT · 16 Apr 2012 at 12:10

very very cheap!

[DOD]Asprilla · 16 Apr 2012 at 12:31

First club run of the year. Lots of hanging about but happy with some of the climbs.

Looked warm but was actually bloody cold and I was woefully underdressed.

http://app.strava.com/activities/6786127

eXist · 16 Apr 2012 at 12:36

currently uploading 25 pics from yesterdays SECC bike show, my internet in typical fashion tho is being a nightmare!

Russinating · 16 Apr 2012 at 12:43

Rusty_Noob said:
Which Boardman do you have out of interest?

I'm going to be ordering it in a weeks time assuming my weight is on schedule.

I've got the Boardman Team Carbon, but the 2011 model. Seems pretty similar but mine retailed/was bought at £999.

Dup · 16 Apr 2012 at 12:52

My Boardman Road Comp (alloy frame) was £700 in 2010. That is a bargain, I want an upgrade!

R0B75 · 16 Apr 2012 at 12:57

Rusty_Noob said:
Is it even possible to find a better value for money bike than this?

I was looking at the Boardman Air range but they start at about £1300 and they aren't much better than the Team Carbon.

If that's on Wiggle, then it can't be bought in the UK. Shame as that's a bargain.

eXist · 16 Apr 2012 at 13:07

Liquid_Entity · 16 Apr 2012 at 13:11

My bike has started making random clicky noises from the pedals when I am riding, only makes the noise when applying pressure on the pedals, if I get off the bike and spin the pedals it doesn't make noise, only when I am pedalling hard/fast in a heavy gear but will still click every now and then in a lighter gear. Bike has been fine for 5 months and then about a week ago it started doing it.

What could it be? As bike is only 6 months old is it something still covered under a warranty.

touch · 16 Apr 2012 at 13:12

R0B75 said:
If that's on Wiggle, then it can't be bought in the UK. Shame as that's a bargain.

Yep, thats why it's so cheap as well i think, Rusty_Noob wont need to pay tax on it.

touch · 16 Apr 2012 at 13:14

Liquid_Entity said:
My bike has started making random clicky noises from the pedals when I am riding, only makes the noise when applying pressure on the pedals, if I get off the bike and spin the pedals it doesn't make noise, only when I am pedalling hard/fast in a heavy gear but will still click every now and then in a lighter gear. Bike has been fine for 5 months and then about a week ago it started doing it.

What could it be? As bike is only 6 months old is it something still covered under a warranty.

Most likely to be bottom bracket. (Which often isnt covered under warranty).

Could also be pedal threads.

Liquid_Entity · 16 Apr 2012 at 13:17

Worth popping in to my local bike shop to see if they recognise the issue. I have no idea myself, it just rides me to work and back.

6thElement · 16 Apr 2012 at 13:28

Could equally just be the rear derailleur is slightly out of adjustment.

Robzere31 · 16 Apr 2012 at 14:10

Liquid_Entity said:
My bike has started making random clicky noises from the pedals when I am riding, only makes the noise when applying pressure on the pedals, if I get off the bike and spin the pedals it doesn't make noise, only when I am pedalling hard/fast in a heavy gear but will still click every now and then in a lighter gear. Bike has been fine for 5 months and then about a week ago it started doing it.

What could it be? As bike is only 6 months old is it something still covered under a warranty.

most likely the pedals want a bit of grease on the threads. I have to do mine every couple. of months.

PermaChanged · 16 Apr 2012 at 14:44

Just bought the Boardman Pro Carbon, couldn't afford to let it go at that price, got it for £769 shipped. Not gonna let it put me off my diet though, still need to lose a bunch before it arrives.

Now the waiting game begins!