Boardman comp

[brucers]

Hi, I'm not really a beginner but I don't know where else to put this query....

I've just bought a second hand Boardman Comp (in black with straight handlebars, full discs), not sure of year. My query is.....all the parts look right and origina but it has 2 gear cogs down by the pedal but the gear shifter count goes to 3. Is this normal....do others have this on their Boardman?

Cheers, Bruce

 

[roadrider]

yup,same on mine bought new,how do u find it? i find mine a bit hard on the wrists

 

[brucers]

I never noticed this reply.....hence a response a month later!!

It's nice and light, a bit too light in the wind. The mechanics are great, does so much work for me. Certainly looks good....has someone make the comment...'thats a serious bike'

yup,same on mine bought new,how do u find it? i find mine a bit hard on the wrists

 

[scotty110788]

good bike apart from paintwork, chips to easily and yea that right shifter does my nut in, feel like I've got t force it so far to change gear. upgraded my stem, bars and end bars to ritchey wcs wet white, jus got ritchey grips, headset and seat post to get it all matching lol oh and stuck some hope brakes on, them avid 5s are a pain in the a*#e xD

 

[Shrimp_Stu]

I only spotted that the other day.....although I'm in flat Essex so no need for the smaller ring...its a great station bike and gives me a very good riding position in and about town.

Just need to sort out some mudguards to ensure a dryish winter commute, I think best option are SKS Chromos with a tweak to one of the rear stays to get round the back disc.

 

[BigTam]

SKS Chromos fit perfect on my Boardman, the P45's

 

[brucers]

While we're on mudguards and being the cheapskate I am would old style racing bike mudguards fit on the Boardman Comp?

 

[scotty110788]

I had commuters on mine till someone decided to snap back one in two while I was at work >.< so now I have none but quite like it without : p

 

[brucers]

And another thing......I went out in the wet on it for the first time today and had to brake suddenly, the bike started slewing. Is this normal, is it because it's disc brakes.....any advice hints and tips appreciated.

 

[SquareDaff]

And another thing......I went out in the wet on it for the first time today and had to brake suddenly, the bike started slewing. Is this normal, is it because it's disc brakes.....any advice hints and tips appreciated.

Don't apply the brakes as hard!

Seriously, for stopping in the wet my Boardman Hybrid p's all over the 105 brakes on my road bike. You just need to get a feel for them. It's very easy to lock up the rear wheel and cause the "slewing" you mention if you apply too much rear brake. Also watch your tyre choice. Some are just less grippy in the wet than others.

 

[brucers]

That had crossed my mind, but when you gotta stop....! So essentially it's a case of making use of both brakes....in the right order of course!

Don't apply the brakes as hard!

Seriously, for stopping in the wet my Boardman Hybrid p's all over the 105 brakes on my road bike. You just need to get a feel for them. It's very easy to lock up the rear wheel and cause the "slewing" you mention if you apply too much rear brake. Also watch your tyre choice. Some are just less grippy in the wet than others.

 

[SquareDaff]

That had crossed my mind, but when you gotta stop....! So essentially it's a case of making use of both brakes....in the right order of course!

Just remember, like a motorbike/car, that if you're locking the wheel you're not in control and you're actually increasing your stopping distance.
Always apply more rear brake than front to prevent an attempt at "flying" over the handlebars (especially if you're clipped in). If you need to brake heavily try and get into the habit of putting your weight over the rear wheel (minimises the risk of skidding).
The only other thing I can suggest is to try some "emergency stops" in non-emergency conditions (wet and dry) so you can work out just how much force to apply to the brake levers when you actually need to.

 

[brucers]

Thanks for that, some I am aware of but much appreciated all the same.

Just remember, like a motorbike/car, that if you're locking the wheel you're not in control and you're actually increasing your stopping distance.
Always apply more rear brake than front to prevent an attempt at "flying" over the handlebars (especially if you're clipped in). If you need to brake heavily try and get into the habit of putting your weight over the rear wheel (minimises the risk of skidding).
The only other thing I can suggest is to try some "emergency stops" in non-emergency conditions (wet and dry) so you can work out just how much force to apply to the brake levers when you actually need to.