Boardman 2010

[gregster]

I really like the look of the Boardmans, and am in the market for a new bike (or will be shortly). But it's Halfords. I know that sounds elitist, but I find it difficult to get past that.

Get the bike and don't go back to Halfords - easy. I'd love to give my business to my LBS, but my C2W scheme is through Halfords so I have no choice. I've had a very good experience with Halfords Maidstone so far, but the Chatham branch left me cold. Shame I cannot wait for the white road bike, but I like the black all the same.

 

[PBancroft]

Get the bike and don't go back to Halfords - easy. I'd love to give my business to my LBS, but my C2W scheme is through Halfords so I have no choice. I've had a very good experience with Halfords Maidstone so far, but the Chatham branch left me cold. Shame I cannot wait for the white road bike, but I like the black all the same.

Our C2W scheme hasn't started yet (at this rate I predict 2011 for when it does) but allegedly it will include quite a wide range of different LBS's. Will wait and see though.

 

[gregster]

Just seen the white limited edition TeamCarbon on the Halfords web site what a good looking bike! Plus it's got a couple of extras. Different from the black ones currently available. Just got to decide now whether to wait the extra time for the ltd or just get the standard one now.

 

[moolarb]

there's a very limited run of those special edition ones (few hundred?) so you'll be lucky to get your hands on one

apparently it's hard enough getting hold of one of the standard Boardmans, probably due to the popularity of C2W/Halfords

 

[gregster]

I guess I'm lucky then as when I phoned Halfords on Monday they rang head office, phoned me back within minutes and confirmed they had one ordered. They expect stocks in early December which will then be distributed to stores with pre-orders. They're also holding the standard carbon one which they got in prior to my c2w scheme opening, and will hold it in case there's a problem with the ltd edition. Either way, getting a fantastic bike, but seriously hope it's the ltd.

 

[I am Spartacus]

It is a good job that I don't want the Pro race thing of beauty (I do) .... they havent 1 for sale anywhere in the UK.. must be everyone snapping them up for commutes

 

[gregster]

It is a good job that I don't want the Pro race thing of beauty (I do) .... they havent 1 for sale anywhere in the UK.. must be everyone snapping them up for commutes

I wish, my scheme is limited to £1,000 with absolutely no option of adding to it as my lot don't have the consumer credit licence. Otherwise I'd at least go for the pro (not the raced prep one though)

 

[amnesia]

I guess I'm lucky then as when I phoned Halfords on Monday they rang head office, phoned me back within minutes and confirmed they had one ordered. They expect stocks in early December which will then be distributed to stores with pre-orders. They're also holding the standard carbon one which they got in prior to my c2w scheme opening, and will hold it in case there's a problem with the ltd edition. Either way, getting a fantastic bike, but seriously hope it's the ltd.

You lucky, lucky chap

My scheme doesn't start until January - I probably won't get my voucher until February, by which time all the Ltd editions will have gone

 

[Russdee]

Hi,

Was in my local Halfords as quite fancy a hybred comp to supliment my stable. Was hinting for a discount as assumed the 2010 bikes would be out soon. Advised that details of 2010 bikes will be released in June 2010 by the guy there.

Cheers

Russdee

 

[gregster]

My voucher arrived yesterday and I rang Halfords to see if they wanted it now, or when the bike arrives. It's my choice, but still holding the standard one for me, so will probably wait until the Ltd Edition arrives.

One thing they did say which may interest you lot waiting for the scheme to start - You don't need to pay a deposit on C2W schemes. May be worth trying to pre-order the ltd edition and telling them you're C2W to get one reserved?

 

[k8srd]

Again i have no doubt halfords deserve there bad rep somewhere along the line but got a hybrid comp thru my c2w scheme from edin halfords and had no problems whatsoever.

First bike in years and very happy with it, wish i got it years ago just realising how much quicker it is to get to and from work.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr not looking forward to my first winter i must confess:-)