which commuter bike?

[red22]

Hi,

I've decided to swap from road to fast hybrid for my commute, and have narrowed it down to a Charge Scourer or a Boardman fi hybrid.

Does anyone have any recommendations on what to go for?

Thanks!

 

[Robwiz]

My OH has a Boardman Fi hybrid. Now that I've changed the cassette (to give a lower bottom gear), fitted a shorter stem and swapped to a Selle Italia Gel Flow saddle she's happy with it. As supplied the ride position was too stretched forward.

It's a good bike, beautifully finished – the frame looks like carbon because you can't see any welds – and the component spec is very competitive for the price. If you're going to buy a Boardman, it's worth joining British Cycling (Ride membership at £24) so that you can get 10% off Halfords vouchers.

 

[vickster]

If you use quidco, you can save on BC membership - 10% cashback

 

[red22]

It's a second hand one I'm looking at so don't think either apply! Thanks for the suggestions though - worth bearing in mind!

 

[SquareDaff]

It's a second hand one I'm looking at so don't think either apply! Thanks for the suggestions though - worth bearing in mind!

If you get a Boardman (and assuming the Fi's have the same spec as the mens) then watch out for the Formala hubs on the rear wheels. Mine was a loose bearing system and had no end of problems after 4-5k miles until I swtiched out the hubs.