SquareDaff
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I think my Boardman Hybrid Pro might have the same problem. Did you do this yourself and if so was it difficult?Bottom bracket needed regreasing after about 2000 miles, apparently this is a commonish problem.
I think my Boardman Hybrid Pro might have the same problem. Did you do this yourself and if so was it difficult?Bottom bracket needed regreasing after about 2000 miles, apparently this is a commonish problem.
Definitely, I bought it to be (amongst other things) my touring bike. Did 600 miles around Ireland last May with no problems at all. Takes a full rack well - I had two full ortlieb panniers an ortlieb trunk bag (all full) plus a two man tent and a sleeping bag strapped to the tops of the panniers.You could barely lift the bike off the ground, but the Apex gearing still made the very long hard climbs in the south west manageable. I've got a charge spoon saddle on now. Wish I'd made that change before the tour, although the existing saddle isn't terrible. I wouldn't feel the need to go as far as the loafer and change all the gearing set up but that's very much personal preference. 34/32 should be the easiest I'll ever need even with all that weight.Have to say that I really like the look of this bike.
Out of curiosity, would this bike be suitable as a tourer?
With the Apex, I'd imagine you would find yourself in the big ring most of the time on flat or gentle rises and falls. Remember that it goes to 50/11 however which should be more than adequate for most people. You'll rarely spin out on the flat with that.For one reason or another (mainly a very sick pregnant wife) today was my first proper ride on this (other than short stints for tweeking). Came into work on it and i'm impressed. Very comfortable and the tyres are also pretty quick, don't have an idea of my average speed as i forgot to charge the GPS but it didn't seem much slower than the best bike with 23c on.
My only thought at the moment is to possibly change the gearing as i spent the whole time on the big ring (unheard of for me....lol) but i'll give it a few weeks and enjoy it before doing anything
The brakes are ok but i'd imagine they need a bit of bedding in before reaching full stopping power!
Definitely, I bought it to be (amongst other things) my touring bike. Did 600 miles around Ireland last May with no problems at all. Takes a full rack well - I had two full ortlieb panniers an ortlieb trunk bag (all full) plus a two man tent and a sleeping bag strapped to the tops of the panniers.You could barely lift the bike off the ground, but the Apex gearing still made the very long hard climbs in the south west manageable. I've got a charge spoon saddle on now. Wish I'd made that change before the tour, although the existing saddle isn't terrible. I wouldn't feel the need to go as far as the loafer and change all the gearing set up but that's very much personal preference. 34/32 should be the easiest I'll ever need even with all that weight.
The additional top bar brakes were very useful when riding laden which is another bonus.
hi mike........ that's what insurance is for all mine are covered and even my hand built made to measure tourer over £2000 get looked and leftMine is fine, although being put up for sale as it's just too nice for what it's getting used for. I'm often asked to pop to the shops on the way home and have also lost my secure indoor parking at work so I have replaced it with a rebuilt ribble. Just do not want to leave it anywhere where it might be in the slightest bit vulnerable to being stolen!
No problems really since I've had it, had the BB stripped and regreased recently after it developed a tiny noise but other than that just general maintenance by me :-)
hi mike........ that's what insurance is for all mine are covered and even my hand built made to measure tourer over £2000 get looked and left