Comfortable urban bike that doesn't make me look like Miss Marple?

[Pompeydave]

Ok, thanks mcshroom, appreciate the advice. My worry is that I keep reading that Boardmans are bigger than most other manufacturers. As it's a used bike on a certain auction site I can't really try it upfront.

 

[mcshroom]

Looks like you are on the edge: -

I suppose if it didn't fit you'd probably be able to sell it on for about what you paid for it.

 

[jefmcg]

Go into your local halfords and sit on one. Not a perfect way of finding out if it is right, but will give you some indication.

Their rebadged Cycle Republic shops do test rides, but I think the nearest one to Portsmouth is Twickenham.

 

[Pompeydave]

Yep, cheers. I'll go and have a look.

 

[Pompeydave]

Hi all. Well I got a bike! Had to significantly up my budget, £200 really wasn't going to cut the mustard for something decent.

I've ended up with a Boardman Pro Hybrid. 21" frame, which I thought would be too big for me at 5' 10", but is fine. Seat just needs to be adjusted down a couple of inches as the seller was 6'. Also needs the brakes cleaning out and maybe new pads up front as it judders badly, but apart from a couple of tiny nicks in the paint it's mint. Had to spend £380, but feel I've got a good 'un for that price hopefully.

Thanks for all the kind words of advice everyone, it really makes a difference! Wahay, I'm back on the road .

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi all. Well I got a bike! Had to significantly up my budget, £200 really wasn't going to cut the mustard for something decent.

I've ended up with a Boardman Pro Hybrid. 21" frame, which I thought would be too big for me at 5' 10", but is fine. Seat just needs to be adjusted down a couple of inches as the seller was 6'. Also needs the brakes cleaning out and maybe new pads up front as it judders badly, but apart from a couple of tiny nicks in the paint it's mint. Had to spend £380, but feel I've got a good 'un for that price hopefully.

Thanks for all the kind words of advice everyone, it really makes a difference! Wahay, I'm back on the road .

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That's a nice looking bike. I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Crandoggler]

Nice bike!

 

[MontyVeda]

All you need now is some mudguards, a basket on the front and a nice twin-set and some pearls

 

[Saluki]

All you need now is some mudguards, a basket on the front and a nice twin-set and some pearls

Handlebar tassels, you forgot to mention the tassels.

Great bike that @Pompeydave. Hubster has a Boardman (drop bar roadie) and he can't fault it. He's been whizzing about on it for 2 years now with no problems.

 

[Pompeydave]

All you need now is some mudguards, a basket on the front and a nice twin-set and some pearls

Already on order!

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Handlebar tassels, you forgot to mention the tassels..

For a second, my mind went all blurry..
I thought a new method of propulsion

Enjoy yer new bike.

 

[jefmcg]

All you need now is some mudguards, a basket on the front and a nice twin-set and some pearls

+1 You've nearly ruined it, but you can recover by only riding in suitable kit ....

(and pointing your saddle nose towards the heavens, apparently)

 

[Pompeydave]

Sadly, most of what Margaret Rutherford is wearing there would fit me currently!