Boardman team carbon 2013 special edition model
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vickster
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This chap got one I think http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/new-bike-display-model.137930/
If you do get one, consider getting your Local Bike Shop to check it over
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+1, its good especially if you can get some money off, but in addition to Ribble, planet x have this
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_road_bike
Also there are likely to be deals on 2013 in a few weeks but I am not sure you can get much better than the ribble or P-X for sheer value.
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet_x_pro_carbon_shimano_ultegra_road_bike
Also there are likely to be deals on 2013 in a few weeks but I am not sure you can get much better than the ribble or P-X for sheer value.
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I'm not understanding why the Planet X and Ribble are better value - how is that worked out?
All look about the same to me with usual wheel/saddle etc compromises on a c£1k bike eg Planet X has pretty cheap 501's & OEM brakes/chainset on it etc.
Not saying anything is intrinsically wrong with these items but they would feature on many peoples 'things to upgrade asap' list which doesn't scream good value to me.
All look about the same to me with usual wheel/saddle etc compromises on a c£1k bike eg Planet X has pretty cheap 501's & OEM brakes/chainset on it etc.
Not saying anything is intrinsically wrong with these items but they would feature on many peoples 'things to upgrade asap' list which doesn't scream good value to me.
If a tad dull styling wise IMO (but at least it's not black 
)Sorry you are right, I thought it was full ultegra. I think I am getting mixed up with the one that was £1200 that was full ultegra, brakes, chainset the lot.
Centaur is IMO better than Ultegra and the wheels on the Ribble are pretty decent too. PX is not such a great deal. The Boardman has Tiagra, shoot wheels and weighs a ton. More than my entry level alu Bianchi I got for £700.
Despite lesser kit and pedestrian wheels? I think the frames are both generic Chinese carbon. So what makes it better?
The Ultegra components.
It's not even full Ultegra. Chainset and brakes are cheap and I for one would want to replace them. The wheels definitely need replacing.
I have Ultegra on two bikes and Centaur on one. I much prefer the Centaur, and in combination with different brakes (SRAM Red) it weighs midway between Ultegra and DuraAce. So objectively and subjectively it is the better groupset.
With the Ribble you get the full Centaur, plus Fulcrum 5 equivalent wheels. It's a race ready set up, no weak spots. You need to spend close to £300 to get the PX to the same level. Even if you are an Ultegra fanboy that is quite a sobering difference.
Don't get me started on the Boardman...
