Boardman Hybrid Comp

[gavroche]

I am thinking of getting one from Halforfd for £399 as a " going into town bike". Anybody has anything to say about it? Specs look alright. Offer is on till September 4th so plenty of time to make my mind up.

 

[vickster]

Pay £34 for BC Ride membership for another 10% off. No brainier

A colleague has that bike, bought to replace a stolen one

I think @galaxy recently posted a purchase too (might be another user)

 

[matiz]

I've had one for 2 years, had no problems at all,i use it daily it handles well and gets up to speed quickly,I use it more than my road bike now.

 

[galaxy]

I bought 1 very impressed, so impressed the wife went back and bought one, ive had it just over a week and done almost 200 miles on it. The bike is excellent, just depends on how Halfords put it all together.

 

[NorthernDave]

I really rate Boardman bikes - in fact just ordered my third.
Go for it - but as @vickster says, get BC membership first if you're not already a member for even more off.

 

[gavroche]

I really rate Boardman bikes - in fact just ordered my third.
Go for it - but as @vickster says, get BC membership first if you're not already a member for even more off.

BC membership at £34 would only gain me £6. Not worth the hassle. Better off getting it at 0% finance over 12 months and keep money in the bank.

 

[vickster]

Up to you but you get legal and third party cover which is actually more important IMO if you ride on roads

Not a lot of point having money in the bank but 0% finance isn't to be sniffed at

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Up to you but you get legal and third party cover which is actually more important IMO if you ride on roads

Not a lot of point having money in the bank but 0% finance isn't to be sniffed at

Plus he will get 10% off any other future purchases from halfords also could he not get the 0% finance as well as the discount, dont know if they allow that.

 

[gavroche]

Plus he will get 10% off any other future purchases from halfords also could he not get the 0% finance as well as the discount, dont know if they allow that.

The 0% finance starts at £399 so the discount would take me below that. I haven't ruled out BC for future purchases though.

 

[gavroche]

Bike ordered, collecting it after 4 tomorrow.

 

[vickster]

Enjoy, check that they have tightened all the bolts, skewers etc before riding

 

[fossyant]

Good bikes. My BIL has the hybrid. I like my FS Pro as it was a cracking buy for the money. The bike is better than me off road.

 

[gavroche]

Got it. In my shed now until I get the chance to ride it tomorrow. Tyres were under inflated for my liking, bell was loose and saddle was pointing downwards. All corrected now. Hope the gears are set correctly. Photo will follow in due course.
This bike will only be used when I need to go into town as I much prefer biking than walking. Might also use it for quick, short rides on the prom in the evening as I won't need to dress up ( cleat shoes, bib shorts, jersey ) but just normal clothes.
I noticed my three road bikes are giving the Boardman funny looks already. Hope they don't pick on it during the night .

 

[gavroche]

There it is. Hasn't been on the road yet but fully equipped with accessories ( bags). Shortly after taking this photo, I went out with it for about 10 miles. Ok for short distances but prefer road bike for anything longer. Need to buy rear mud guard ( in case I go on wet roads), spare tubes and bottle cage now. Does it ever end?

 

[vickster]

Can't you use the same tubes as road bike? How fat are the tyres?