Chris Boardman bikes

[mikeyscott]

Anyone had any experience with them. Looking for a new bike with on/off road etc. Cycling through woods etc. nothing hardcore off road etc.

Liking the spec of the follwing

http://www.boardmanbikes.com/hybrid/hybrid_team.html

http://www.boardmanbikes.com/hybrid/hybrid_comp.html

[Bungleaio]

They look great and are well kitted out. The problem is they are only available through halfords in the UK and these can be very hit and miss depending on the particular staff.

If you know what you are doing regarding setting the bikes up you would probably be better off assembling it yourself.

Alternatively you could get your local bike shop to do it but they might be a bit annoyed that you didn't buy a bike from them.

[mikeyscott]

Have to agree re the hALFORDS aspect and was disappointed to see it's exclusive to them.

Was going to look at Trek, Scott, Giant and so forth.

[Andyp]

I would go and check your lbs , most will be trying to get rid of a few of last seasons bikes at the mo as the 2012 bikes are just coming out. You will prob save around £200 on a £1000 bike I would say

One of the lads I ride with has a boardman they do look good and spec is good for the price but as people say halfords is always a bit hit and miss for service and advice !

[mikeyscott]

Colleague in the office mentioned 2012 stuff coming out soon too. Time for a trip to GA, wiggle and so forth.

I would hope the various retailers are open to test rides

[Skye]

I would agree with AndyP. A couple of years ago I was in your position and spent hours looking at every bike going. Boardman, Orange, Marin, Trek, Scott, Specialized, and probably a load more I have since forgotten.....

I went to my local bike shop and got about £250 off of a Specialized Rockhopper as it was being replaced by the new model and to be honest the biggest difference (not the only difference but the biggest) was the different paint colour!

It still had disks all round, top of the range rapid fire gear shifts, Rock Shocks adjustable front suspension. All I could need and more, with about 25% off....

[mikeyscott]

Cool I'll see what deals I can get.

Want to get fit again so road and off road cycling needs to be possible.