Is Boardman SLR 8.6 worth the price tag ?

[Lauris]

Hi all

I previously posted about Boardman carbon road bike, unfortunately, I waited one day too long and missed out on it very gutted.

I now found this one with the discount It would cost me £440.

Unless I find another gem bike, anything decent for under £600.
Otherwise, this will be the one.

What are your thoughts? https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-slr-8-6-road-bike

Keeping in mind this was my previous bike: https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bike...le-caad8-claris-8-2016-road-bike-black_323873

Which served me well. I feel like both of these bikes are on par with each other meaning I wouldn't really want to buy a similar bike that I owned previously.

 

[vickster]

What happened to the Cannondale?

Have you looked at second hand bikes?

This is a better spec groupset wise than the Boardman if wanting new

https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/127/products/giant-contend-1-road-bike-2017-blackgreen.aspx

 

[mcshroom]

What's wrong with the 'dale?

That sort of budget would allow some pretty good upgrades for your Cannondale

 

[cyberknight]

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-520-road-bike-sora-id_8377757.html

 

[Cycleops]

I did tell you to get your skates on with the Boardman but never mind.
As suggested above the Triban would be the best buy but get the one with discs.

 

[User66445]

Discussing this with a friend today. The best answer is always the lightest.

 

[cyberknight]

The best answer is the one that feels the best within the same price range

 

[Adam4868]

There's was a decent bike from planet x for under 500 quid recently.Personally speaking I've allways bought second hand.Same as cars I guess ! A latest bike I bought had hardly been rode.

 

[Lauris]

Decided not to buy it. Apparently, the rims are tubeless ready therefore making a pain in the butt to take off if a puncture occurred. Basically, I'd have to buy new wheels right away and I don't want to go tubeless.
I have been monitoring eBay and Gumtree but nothing decent and if I do find a good deal it's too small for me .
I will keep waiting until something comes but I do want to buy something by the end of April.

 

[roadrash]

I don't know what size your looking for or if you are anywhere near Manchester , but have you seen this that @Polocini posted earlier today,
nothing to do with me by the way..
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/fs-trek-domane-alr4-team-issue.247698/#post-5588295

 

[Polocini]

Cheers roadrash I'll sort you a commission

The bike I'm selling is great for the price but if you really want a new bike then it's a btwin from decathlon in my humble opinion. I cant think of anywhere that does better value bikes pound for pound and if you have a problem you can take it back in rather than buying online. And no I don't work at decathlon!!!!!!!!

AL

 

[Lauris]

@roadrash I'm around 6ft3. I live in central Scotland

 

[roadrash]

Ah ….well ...erm forget that one then

 

[Polocini]

Saves the commission.....

 

[Lauris]

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/road-bikes/giant-contend-sl-2-2018-road-bike-blue_460045

I could get this for £550

thoughts?