Help I'm stuck between specialized and Boardman

[dan1502]

This is the specialized Lovely condition carbon forks and rear triangle ,upgraded wheel,groupsett upgraded mostly shimano 105 but Durace front chain ring

This is the Boardman
Chris Boardman ‘Race’ Road Bike – Frame is double butted aluminium (Large) in very good condition, new Miche wheels, tyres, chain, headset, seatpost and saddle. Campagnolo 10x2 (20 speed) Centaur/Veloce gearset with Truvative/FSA 50/34 chainset in good condition. This bike would probably best suit somebody between 5’ 9” and 6’ 2” tall. Please note pedals not included, however second hand set of flat or clip-ins can be provided for £15. Specification as follows: FRAME Boardman double butted aluminium in very good condition. Integral top tube cable run is blocked, rear brake cable has been clipped to the outside of the top tube. FORKS Carbon. Racelight 12k CRANKSET FSA/Truvative 50/34 double. FRONT DERAILLEUR Campagnolo Centaur double. BOTTOM BRACKET Integtated. REAR DERAILLEUR Campagnolo Veloce. SHIFTERS Campagnolo Veloce 9 x 2 (20 speed). BRAKE CALIPERS Tektro HEADSET Cane Creek- NEW. CHAIN SRAM 9 speed. NEW. SEAT POST Alloy NEW. SADDLE Selle Italia X1. NEW. HANDLEBARS Alloy- . New tape. STEM Specialized 100mm Alloy REAR WHEEL Miche Versus Mach 1 - NEW. FRONT WHEEL Miche Versus Mach 1 - NEW. CASSETTE Veloce 9 speed. REAR TYRE Michelin Dynamic Sport 700x23 NEW. FRONT TYRE Michelin Dynamic Sport 700x23 NEW

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

What type of riding are you doing?
What bike is it from the specialized brand?
What is your budget in case anyone wants to make a different suggestion.

 

[dan1502]

Weekend riding and when it's brighter of the evening I'll be riding from London to home and the odd charity ride..... Well both these bikes aren't new there 2nd hand the specialized is a 2010 allez elite model. Have both been offered at same price which I can just afford, have been riding a careera tdf so there both an upgrade from what I already have....

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Without knowing what the upgraded wheel set is on the Allez its very difficult to state for certain but I would personally take the Allez out of those two choices as not only am I a specialized fanboy but I think the Allez has a better frame than the Boardman. I would also prefer a mix of Dura-Ace and 105 than Campagnolo but thats just a preference thing.
I would also want to know on the boardman how the Integral top tube cable run became blocked as this is not particularly common and if the cable was not designed to be clipped to the frame doing so may damage the frame or the cable.

The reality is that the Allez does not have the extensive amount of information provided that the boardman does so you are unable to compare them both accurately.

 

[dan1502]

More spec from the specialized
Front forks carbon with zerts
Rear triangle also carbon with zerts
Groupset mostly 105 but with due ace front chain ring
Axis classic wheels nearly new
Great condition

 

[cyberknight]

Much as I love my Boardman I would be asking why it has campag AFAIK they normally come with shimano or some models come with SRAM.

 

[Stu Plows]

I see the listing has ended on the Boardman, did you win?

As above the question has to be raised, why is there Campag on Boardman?

 

[dan1502]

No it was on gumtree.. Too many issues raised.. I've gone for the specialized

 

[Stu Plows]

Can’t say good choice or not as I’ve ridden neither, only thing I know is I love my Specialized.

Enjoy it.

 

[Banjo]

I notice the Boardman has a new front wheel and handlebars. Could indicate its been in a crash.

Just noticed you opted for the Specialised. Good Luck, hope it gives you many happy miles.

 

[Globalti]

I wouldn't have touched that Boardman, it was too "molested".

 

[PaulSecteur]

If the specialized has Zerts, it`ll be a Roubaix if its a carbon frame, or a secteur if its alloy.

I think its only recent secteurs that have a carbon rear triangle, from 2012 on if my failing memory serves.

 

[steve52]

i went spash for my road bike and bordman for cx ,quality wise the spesh has the edge

 

[MontyVeda]

I'd struggle to buy either... not because i doubt their quality, but because Boardman sounds more like a carpet shop, and Specialized has got a Zed in it... not that I'm picky

 

[dan1502]

Picked her up last night.... The pic doesn't do it justice.....