Boardman CX Comp?

[Hamcob]

Been to collect my Boardman Comp CX and the wrong sized bike came in the correct box. Mine was a 53cm and a 55.5cm was in the wrong box.
The extremely good news is they gave me a Team bike!!!!
I am well chuffed, i have had a few bikes from Halfords and they have given me very good service in the past.

 

[evo456]

Good result, sometimes you wonder what's going on, my cx comp actually came with 35c rather than the wider 37c tyres on spec

 

[Hamcob]

Here's my new baby lol, must remove reflectors from wheels though.

 

[Jonnyboy27]

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Here's my new baby lol, must remove reflectors from wheels though.
So you will off to the "boardman cx team" thread now then.....
Nice bike mind.

 

[Hamcob]

Ordered a pair of Michelin Dynamic Sport 28c tyres to go on CX and also had my first quick ride on it.
I am impressed, i does ride quite smooth even on standard tyres not as hasrh as the Triban 3 even though that rides nice.

 

[Ollie W]

My CX Comp is going for its first big (well, big for me) ride next week on the Sport Relief 25 mile ride round London. Is there anything I need to do to it before I go? I'm already considering switching the tyres out for something 28c-ish as I was horrifically slow on my last training ride, and I've got some flat pedals. Not sure what else it needs to be race-ready.

 

[jimbojones]

Hi everyone. I'm about to pull the trigger on the CX Comp 2014. I'm in Germany, wiggle stocks them and I cannot wait to get on this bike. I was hoping to hear some feedback on sizing experiences. According to wiggle's size chart I think I'd need an L. I'm 184cm/6ft tall, inseam 83cm/32.5inches. A test drive is not an option unfortunately but I have contacted wiggle for their advice.

 

[Hamcob]

Mines a 53cm frame and i'm 5 foot 8" and its a nice fit, tried a 55.5cm and was way too big for me.
Hope that helps.

 

[Hamcob]

My CX Comp is going for its first big (well, big for me) ride next week on the Sport Relief 25 mile ride round London. Is there anything I need to do to it before I go? I'm already considering switching the tyres out for something 28c-ish as I was horrifically slow on my last training ride, and I've got some flat pedals. Not sure what else it needs to be race-ready.

Theses are the ones ive just put on mine http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_946913_langId_-1_categoryId_242553 , but not ridden it yet.

 

[NormanD]

Remember guys you will have a few little niggles to sort out on your first few outings .. the brake pads are new and will take a little time to bed in properly .. take a few tools out with you so you can make adjustments as you go, this might be a slight raise of the handlebar or seat-post adjustment or seat positioning. But one thing is for sure, you will have a fun time riding it about

 

[Hamcob]

Been out to Matlock on Team CX this morning, with SPD's fitted and Michelin Dynamic Sport tyres on and did 48 miles.
The bike rides very smooth, accelerates nicely, very quiet on the new tyres and a pleasure to ride. Only downside is the stem needs turning over to lift the bars, as i got a bit of back ache.
Cheers

 

[jimbojones]

So regarding sizing wiggle replied and recommended the Extra Large (60mm) frame for me. Completely thrown by this, sounds way too big! I'm 6 feet tall with a 32.5 inch inseam. I think I will test a few alternative CX bikes this week and try to get some sort of idea of what might suit. The Boardman CX frame can't be radically different from say a Cannondale CX or something I guess.

 

[Jonnyboy27]

I'm 6ft ish and I ride the large..my other bike is cube peloton which is a 58 but cubes sizing is on the small size apparently. I have found the my Boardman cx comp in large about the same size as my cube and enjoy riding both..

 

[evo456]

So regarding sizing wiggle replied and recommended the Extra Large (60mm) frame for me. Completely thrown by this, sounds way too big! I'm 6 feet tall with a 32.5 inch inseam. I think I will test a few alternative CX bikes this week and try to get some sort of idea of what might suit. The Boardman CX frame can't be radically different from say a Cannondale CX or something I guess.

As a reference I'm 6 ft 2 and have the large at 57cm top tube, and I think it's right in terms on stand over height

 

[Ollie W]

I'm on the large one and I'm 6'3 with 32" legs, seems alright to me.

Any reason why the CX Comp seems to have disappeared off the Halfords website? Was trying to check tyre widths and there's nothing there :S