Boardman Carbon - Halfords

[jimbut]

Hi, I live in NI and tho we have a few Halfords, there are none with the Boardman carbon bikes as part of normal stock. Have only seen these bikes ( namely Carbon Pro ) online. Anyone any experience of these bikes ? Anyone own one ? Any comments most welcome.

 

[e-rider]

They seem to always get good reviews in cycling magazines but I have no direct experience myself - they appear to offer good value for money, but just being linked to Halfords puts a lot of people off!

 

[HeartAttack]

I've ridden the Team and Pro and was very impressed, in fact as/when I sell my Scott it'll be replaced with the Pro, my only gripe is that the framesets are not available separately as thats the way I'd rather go so I can fit my parts to make the right bike for me

 

[jimboalee]

Phone Nicole Cooke.

 

[gavintc]

She does get to ride the 'interesting' bikes. Raleigh and Boardman not really in the same bling market that some of our male pro riders get as their bikes.

 

[HeartAttack]

She does get to ride the 'interesting' bikes. Raleigh and Boardman not really in the same bling market that some of our male pro riders get as their bikes.

Very true, but are you one that rides a bike because it suits you the best or one who rides what is currently in vogue?

 

[gavintc]

Well, I have a Canadian wife and she was most keen that I support Canadian (tiawanese) industry. But, I accept that the comment that I could have bought a cheaper sportive bike that achieved the same benefit.

 

[gavintc]

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[Steve Austin]

They look nice
They get good reviews
They're probably made in the same factory as most other carbon frames
They are good value for money

So its all good imo

Apart from, you have to buy them from Halfords

 

[Mr Pig]

Apart from, you have to buy them from Halfords

I wouldn't buy a bike from Halfords, unless they suplied it in a box for me to put together myself.

 

[yenrod]

I wouldn't buy a bike from Halfords, unless they suplied it in a box for me to put together myself.

Exactly !!!!

 

[summerdays]

Would they order it in for you to look at?

 

[dellzeqq]

• Frame Material: Carbon Fibre
• Gears: 20
• Frame Size (cm): Over 57
• Approximate Weight (KG): 7.9
• Chainset: SRAM S350 compact
• Exact Frame Size: 57.5cm
• Forks: Ultralight carbon fibre monocoque
• Frame Colour: Black
• Frame-: Ultralight carbon fibre monocoque
• Front Brake: R580
• Front Mech: SRAM Rival
• Gear Shifters: SRAM Rival 10 speed
• Handle Bars: Ritchey Comp OS 31.8mm
• Headset: FSA Orbit integrated cartridge bearing
• Hubs: Sealed bearings
• Number of Gears: 20
• Pedals: NA
• Quick Release Wheels: Yes
• Rear Brake: R580
• Rear Mech: SRAM Rival
• Rims: Ritchey Pro 20H front, 24H rear
• Saddle: Cboardman, Cro-Mo rails
• Seatpost: Ritchey Comp 31.6mm
• Stem: Ritchey Comp OS 31.8mm
• Tyre size: 23c
• Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport
• Wheel size: 700c

some of the kit doesn't look very inspiring. 'Sealed bearings' doesn't tell you a lot. In the end you're getting a cheap carbon frame with some stuff on it that you may not want to keep.

Do you get to choose your own cassette sizes?

 

[jpembroke]

I wouldn't buy a bike from Halfords, unless they suplied it in a box for me to put together myself.

and the box didn't say Halfords anywhere on it.

 

[barnesy]

Hi, I live in NI and tho we have a few Halfords, there are none with the Boardman carbon bikes as part of normal stock. Have only seen these bikes ( namely Carbon Pro ) online. Anyone any experience of these bikes ? Anyone own one ? Any comments most welcome.

Are you sure none of the stores have one? Im nearly 100% sure that the Belfast branch on Boucher road has one on display. Might be worth giving them a call