boardman pro carbon

[robbie wilson]

ive never said i was been dropped just left behind by people on higher spec bikes.....some people on here really miss the point...probably think theyre better than they are....all i wanted to know was can anyone review a bike...got one now...does make a difference...end of story...thankyou

 

[grumpyoldgit]

Enjoy in good health.

 

[mark st1]

ive never said i was been dropped just left behind by people on higher spec bikes.....some people on here really miss the point...probably think theyre better than they are....all i wanted to know was can anyone review a bike...got one now...does make a difference...end of story...thankyou

Let us know how you get on please i really like the look of that bike all the best mate

 

[dharma66]

Blimey. You've been cycling for ten years and covering thousands of miles a year and you get jumped on!

Not going to mention that I've been cycling 2 months and can't go more than 15 miles in a go, and yet I've started saving for my first carbon bike!!!

The way I figure is that if I cycle through the winter - even if on the turbo - and into spring, I'll deserve a nice new toy come the summer, so if I start saving now, I'll have a great budget come the time. I won't warrant a carbon bike, and it probably won't make me any quicker - saving three pound off the bike won't matter when I'll probably still be carrying about an extra thirty around myself (if all goes to plan!).

But who cares. I want one. And it will make me quicker, actually, because I'll ride it more.

To be fair, though, I get the point a few people were making. I bet if you put me on your Boardman and you on my Trek 7.0fx, it wouldn't affect the outcome of a mile dash in the slightest. But on the other hand, there is reason why nobody rides le Tour on a Trek 7.0fx. Bet Wiggo wouldn't have come close if that's what he was on. If you are genuinely close to the people you ride with, and you see them gaining on you when they upgrade, then maybe it is buying them a slight edge. No doubt, you could make up the difference with more training, but I don't see the harm in keeping up with their level of kit if you have the wherewithal.

The trick, of course, would be to buy the bike *and* train harder - turn the tables on them

Hope you continue to enjoy the bike!

 

[black'n'yellow]

ive never said i was been dropped just left behind by people on higher spec bikes.....

Help me out here - that's the same as being dropped isn't it..?

 

[User16625]

To the advising posters in this thread, I wouldnt advise telling him to get fitter especially as he already does 200 miles per week. I would have said "get a carbon bike, makes a world of difference". Ofcourse he may or may not be disappointed when he finally gets it but at least you would have given him some short term hope as opposed to what hes got now. People always tell me im stupid but I dont think I am.

 

[Rob3rt]

To the advising posters in this thread, I wouldnt advise telling him to get fitter especially as he already does 200 miles per week. I would have said "get a carbon bike, makes a world of difference". Ofcourse he may or may not be disappointed when he finally gets it but at least you would have given him some short term hope as opposed to what hes got now. People always tell me im stupid but I dont think I am.

I wasn't adverse to him buying the bike (it is his money, and of no consequence to me what he does with it), I am pro buying a new bike when you want one, when I want something, if I can afford it and will enjoy it, for whatever reason, I buy it, I am supportive of others doing the same thing! I was just trying to get him to think about his expectations as to the gains in terms of speed.

TBH though, you don't need to be that fit to do 200 miles a week, furthermore, just because you can cover distance, doesn't mean you can do it fast, I do more milage than that on a regular basis and I am certainly no racing snake and wouldn't be all that surprised if some 100 mile per week rider dropped me! It's not just about the miles, it is what you do with them and when that counts!

 

[black'n'yellow]

To the advising posters in this thread, I wouldnt advise telling him to get fitter especially as he already does 200 miles per week. I would have said "get a carbon bike, makes a world of difference". Ofcourse he may or may not be disappointed when he finally gets it but at least you would have given him some short term hope as opposed to what hes got now. People always tell me im stupid but I dont think I am.

So you think we should be lying to him, as opposed to telling him the truth? Like Rob3rt says - distance simply tells you how far you have ridden - it is no indication of fitness.

 

[mark st1]

Would be nice if matey came back with reults of his new purchase and some feedback about the bike lol

 

[RWright]

Congrats on the new bike! Glad you are enjoying it and it is what you were hoping for.

 

[jackthelad]

personally I think it all makes a big difference a lighter bike,if it didnt we would not be running 23c tyres but 45c tyres
I know my mate on his road bike keeps up with me, but when he is on his hybrid and I am on the road bike, he keeps up but it takes a lot more effort to keep pace.If you are doing a lot of hills then the lighter bike with probably better wheels etc will be easier to push up hills.Personally I would rather push a 17lb boardman up a hill compared to a 30lb hybrid or tourer

 

[Rob3rt]

personally I think it all makes a big difference a lighter bike,if it didnt we would not be running 23c tyres but 45c tyres
I know my mate on his road bike keeps up with me, but when he is on his hybrid and I am on the road bike, he keeps up but it takes a lot more effort to keep pace.If you are doing a lot of hills then the lighter bike with probably better wheels etc will be easier to push up hills.Personally I would rather push a 17lb boardman up a hill compared to a 30lb hybrid or tourer

The weight difference between a Giant Defy 2 and the Boardman are going to be less extreme than your example. Probably 2-3lbs difference rather than 13! 3lbs is nothing when you factor in rider weight a full bidon or two and the items you inevitably need to carry with you.

Also your comparison is simply not relevant to the thread, by the very nature of the bikes you are comparing there will be a noticeable difference, weight, geometry, componentry, gearing etc etc, here we are comparing 2 road bikes, the difference between the two will be much more subtle and could come down to something as subjective as fit and comfort.

YES the Boardman will be the superior of the two bikes and you will most likely go a bit faster and be more comfortable on it, BUT, the question is, are those gains large enough to account for a fitness differential between riders.

There is no question that the OP will enjoy his bike and is glad he bought it, he has stated as much and I am glad that he is happy with it.

 

[jackthelad]

fair points rob about it being 2 road bikes

 

[Deleted member 20519]

hi.i am a cyclist doing approx 200 miles per week,i currently have a giant defy 2 road bike which i love.only problem i find is when i go out with other cyclists of similar ability with better bikes (carbon framed) they leave me standing....
i am considering buying the Boardman Pro Carbon which is on offer at £!600 and has a good spec as well as being light....
has anyone got any experience with these bikes and would you recommend them...thanks robbie