Boardman cx team

[DavidD]

I have the silver one from a couple of years ago

Changed the tyres to 32s semi slick
Been meaning to change the handlebar mount the opposite way to lift it up
It's comfy, fast enough and good for long rides and fast rides alike

I love mine, enjoy

Thanks was looking for road tyres for it as well

Yes I did put on clipless pedals immediately

What kind did you go for?

He posted a link above with photos

Yes just noticed that, was working my way through the messages @vickster

 

[vickster]

Thanks was looking for road tyres for it as well

What kind did you go for?

Yes just noticed that, was working my way through the messages @vickster

Some Boardman ones initially but they fell apart when I tried to adjust! So went to shimano M520 which I now have on 4 bikes

 

[DavidD]

Some Boardman ones initially but they fell apart when I tried to adjust! So went to shimano M520 which I now have on 4 bikes

Never tried clipless pedals before but thinking that it would be a good idea and have just googled these and they can be picked up for twenty quid for the pair

 

[Ben Reeve]

Tips:
1. The break cable wears away the head-tube where it rubs so put plenty of tape on both to avoid problems.

Amazing how many bikes this happens on. Had the same problem on my Cannondale CAAD8. Didn't know much about maintenance then so it had worn away before I realised.

 

[vickster]

Never tried clipless pedals before but thinking that it would be a good idea and have just googled these and they can be picked up for twenty quid for the pair

Less. You need shoes too though. About £40 up. Did you get British cycling discount on the bike? As you can for peripherals too

 

[rockpig]

Thanks what pedals did you go for and the extra tyre and wheels idea is a cracker

I went for Shimano A530s. They have an SPD fitting on one side and a plain side that means I don't always have to wear bike shoes.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...o-pd-a530-spd-pedals-single-sided-road-pedals

 

[vickster]

I went for Shimano A530s. They have an SPD fitting on one side and a plain side that means I don't always have to wear bike shoes.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...o-pd-a530-spd-pedals-single-sided-road-pedals

Personally I can't get on with those type, can never clip back in effectively. A600 drove me mad and got swapped to m520 after a fall while looking at foot! For me double sided clips only now!!

 

[cosmicbike]

I use Shimano M324's, been good so far for just shy of 4500 miles. Makes the bike a good all rounder, tends to come on holiday etc so good for un-clipped family rides.

 

[rockpig]

Personally I can't get on with those type, can never clip back in effectively. A600 drove me mad and got swapped to m520 after a fall while looking at foot! For me double sided clips only now!!

I have A600s on my road bike and know what you mean but I've got used to them now.

 

[vickster]

I have A600s on my road bike and know what you mean but I've got used to them now.

I never did, M520s are just so much simpler. A600s are small and neat but that means they aren't comfortable with trainers either, so IMO offer no benefits over the 520s. I have M324 on the SS but I ride it so little they don't bother me...and they can be used with trainers which is handy

 

[DavidD]

Less. You need shoes too though. About £40 up. Did you get British cycling discount on the bike? As you can for peripherals too

No I didn't buy the bike it was bought for me

 

[DavidD]

All this info about clipless pedals is confusing lol, think my best bet will be the double sided style, just in case I don't like them I can still ride with flats

 

[vickster]

The shimano M324 are probably your best bet in that case as they have a full size pedal cage. You will need 2 bolt SPD compatible shoes. Get ones with the recessed cleat, so MTB style

 

[themosquitoking]

All this info about clipless pedals is confusing lol, think my best bet will be the double sided style, just in case I don't like them I can still ride with flats

You can get flat pedal bases that clip into the spd pedals. @Nomadski has some really smart ones but i can't find a link for them, they're a bit like https://www.flypedals.com/ but a lot nicer.

 

[DavidD]

You can get flat pedal bases that clip into the spd pedals. @Nomadski has some really smart ones but i can't find a link for them, they're a bit like https://www.flypedals.com/ but a lot nicer.

Had a quick look at them and they look like a good option so could go for the full clipless thanks