CX Boardman team 2016

[Barlowben16]

Wondering if anyone can help was thinking about getting the CX boardman team 2016 I like the gear components on it and I like it could prob take my weight 6,2 18 stone. Has anyone put road slick tires on one of these ? If so how did it go...

 

[grellboy]

Got the 2014 version in shiny silver and I love it. It had some Rapid Robs on (Schwalbe) which were fine off road but for the summer I knew I would be mostly on the road - but still wanted the assurance of some sort of protection if I did decide to detour off road. Therefore I got some Continental Gator Skins (32mm) and they have been great. Good speed on tarmac (4 Koms on Strava!) and no punctures despite the occasional off road foray.

 

[Barlowben16]

Got the 2014 version in shiny silver and I love it. It had some Rapid Robs on (Schwalbe) which were fine off road but for the summer I knew I would be mostly on the road - but still wanted the assurance of some sort of protection if I did decide to detour off road. Therefore I got some Continental Gator Skins (32mm) and they have been great. Good speed on tarmac (4 Koms on Strava!) and no punctures despite the occasional off road foray.

Thanks I think I'm gonna get and I was actually looking at them gator skins which are not that expensive to add. I've just signed up to the London revoulution so was a bit worried if I was gonna do 100 miles in a day.

 

[grellboy]

Did 100 the other week with the Gators on: no problems at all and prety speedy too, especially compared to cx tyres.

 

[Barlowben16]

Got the bike great bike for the price £750 cycle republic, Still new to taking cycling seriously well semi seriously and was told pretty good components on the bike I like the disc brakes but need to do something on the squeak. Also change the tires to gatorskins 32s and i am loving it bit weighty but i am 6,2 18 stone hahaha.

 

[vickster]

Did you join British Cycling and get 10% off? (£35 membership)

I got a 2014 model at the weekend for around £430 with various discounts and what not, only 53cm available so would have been too small for you

 

[Barlowben16]

Did you join British Cycling and get 10% off? (£35 membership)

I got a 2014 model at the weekend for around £430 with various discounts and what not, only 53cm available so would have been too small for you

I didn't join but I actually saw a little leaflet in Evans regarding that is it worth signing up for other than the 10 percent ?

Is the 2014 the silver one if so its nice.

 

[jamin100]

Did you join British Cycling and get 10% off? (£35 membership)

I got a 2014 model at the weekend for around £430 with various discounts and what not, only 53cm available so would have been too small for you

Was this for the team model vickster? And was it in store only ?

 

[vickster]

Yes, especially if commuting/riding in London/busy roads as you get 3rd party indemnity and legal cover. Not sure Evans covered, Halfords who sell boardmans?

Yes, to silver

 

[vickster]

Was this for the team model vickster? And was it in store only ?

Online click and collect, yes the team

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/end-of-line-bikes/boardman-cx-team-bike-2014

 

[Barlowben16]

Yes, especially if commuting/riding in London/busy roads as you get 3rd party indemnity and legal cover. Not sure Evans covered, Halfords who sell boardmans?

Yes, to silver

Yeah Halfords sell the board and I was just looking in Evans and saw it

 

[jamin100]

Thanks @vickster how'd you get it down to 430?

I can get the 10% off with BC which gets it to around 485 ?

 

[vickster]

Thanks @vickster how'd you get it down to 430?

I can get the 10% off with BC which gets it to around 485 ?

Yes either BC or the £100 free accessories. I only needed £60 of stuff so they knocked £40 off as they couldn't figure out how to give me the £40 on a gift card

And £16 quidco

 

[jamin100]

Excellent - thanks
Might try that for a new bike this week !

 

[vickster]

Excellent - thanks
Might try that for a new bike this week !

Very limited stocks, the first one I ordered turned out to not be available. Was surprised to get a call asking when I'd collect the second one!