Carrera Virago carbon

[okeydokey79]

Does anyone know if these are any good.........please say yes Just been to Halfords and ordered one, should be with me on monday.
I did look in the local specialist bike shop but all they had were very low end or ultra high end bikes with nothing in between, so off I went to halfords to look at the Boardman range but never made it to the Boardmans, the carbon frame and 105 specced Virago just seemed so right.......just need to order some 105 pedals now

looking forward to see what you get and your review on the bike

 

[Robeh]

review for the boardman team below.....

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-boardman-team-12-46201

 

[Dangermouse]

I think the decision will come down to the flip of a coin ....both bikes are very good value and do exactly what they are designed for, I am edging towards the carrera as it is very flat for miles around here so the longer wheelbase will come into its own on these roads.

Antway thanks for all the advice fellas its a great way to come into a forum

 

[Robeh]

I think the decision will come down to the flip of a coin ....both bikes are very good value and do exactly what they are designed for, I am edging towards the carrera as it is very flat for miles around here so the longer wheelbase will come into its own on these roads.

Antway thanks for all the advice fellas its a great way to come into a forum

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[Dangermouse]

Well after some deliberation this morning I think the Carrera is the one for me, however I will be selling the wheelset so would it be possible to sell them here seeing as I am a new member.

 

[okeydokey79]

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Well after some deliberation this morning I think the Carrera is the one for me, however I will be selling the wheelset so would it be possible to sell them here seeing as I am a new member.

are you a memeber of british cycling? if not you can join for £24 getting all the benefits which include 10% at halfords, join, ask them e-mail you a copy of your card and print off the voucher saving more on the bike may take a couple of days get it sorted but more saving.

 

[Dangermouse]

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are you a memeber of british cycling? if not you can join for £24 getting all the benefits which include 10% at halfords, join, ask them e-mail you a copy of your card and print off the voucher saving more on the bike may take a couple of days get it sorted but more saving.

I used to be many moons ago but its already paid for now so doubt the voucher would be any good but thanks all the same

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

The Team is alloy Smokeysmoo and the Virago is carbon and does what I really need, what I need right now is someone who has ridden both and can give a review of both

I have ridden both as I know people who own both these bikes, from my own experiences I would buy the boardman as its a more rewarding ride, it feels like a quality bike. By contrast the Carrera feels like a bike built to a budget and if you really stand on the pedals and bars it feels quite soft, the wheels are nothing short of horrible and accelerate poorly.
The fact is is carbon makes not the slightest bit of difference to me due to the fact not all carbon bikes are created equal and this most certainly is not. The boardman by contrast responds quite well when pushed and has a positive feel to it. I got off the boardman with a smile and impressed with how it compares to bikes of a vastly higher value, I got off the Carrera feeling it was an OK cheap bike. This is where the difference is for me, the Carrera is by no means a terrible bike, its reasonable but feels like your getting what you pay for.
The boardman stands on its own, its not a great bike for the price, its a great bike full stop - I would be happy having one alongside my Venge or Dogma, Look, Dahoon

Having said that different bikes suit different people, you will not truely know till you have a ride, What I or other people think is not important. What you think is the only thing which matters which is why I would never suggest buying a bike without trying it first.

 

[okeydokey79]

I have ridden both as I know people who own both these bikes, from my own experiences I would buy the boardman as its a more rewarding ride, it feels like a quality bike. By contrast the Carrera feels like a bike built to a budget and if you really stand on the pedals and bars it feels quite soft, the wheels are nothing short of horrible and accelerate poorly.
The fact is is carbon makes not the slightest bit of difference to me due to the fact not all carbon bikes are created equal and this most certainly is not. The boardman by contrast responds quite well when pushed and has a positive feel to it. I got off the boardman with a smile and impressed with how it compares to bikes of a vastly higher value, I got off the Carrera feeling it was an OK cheap bike. This is where the difference is for me, the Carrera is by no means a terrible bike, its reasonable but feels like your getting what you pay for.
The boardman stands on its own, its not a great bike for the price, its a great bike full stop - I would be happy having one alongside my Venge or Dogma, Look, Dahoon

Having said that different bikes suit different people, you will not truely know till you have a ride, What I or other people think is not important. What you think is the only thing which matters which is why I would never suggest buying a bike without trying it first.

thats the problem with halfords u can sit on the bike but you cant try it riding?? but would a quick lap of the car park help really???