Just purchased a bike

[daveleach]

Had my shed broken into before xmas and my bike stolen, it was only a carrera kraken to ride to work!

and today i replaced it with A boardman comp hybrid. second hand on ebay. paid 250 for it.
think thats a good price, but dont think serious cyclists rate halfords stuff too highly!!
but want to know is it worth taking it to a lbs to get it checked over and set up properly. how much can i expect to pay for this?

 

[jig-sore]

boardman bikes are NOT halfords stuff, they are simply sold through Halfords. otherwise... nothing to do with halfords

most cyclists rate the boardmans very well. never know a boardman get a bad review yet. they are known for good quality and value for money.

if your not good with bikes yourself then it may be worth getting it looked over. personally i do all my own maintenance and would rather spend the money on a good bike maintenance book, but there's no shame in using the LBS.

dont take it to halfords, the service is very hit and miss.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Just bought the ladies version yesterday for the Mrs. Class piece of kit, but Halfrauds service was pretty poor.
Take it to a proper bike shop to get it checked-over.
From a short spin on the Boardman the nice thing I can see about it is that it rewards hard-riding and responds well to a bit of effort - good fun!

 

[festival]

Had my shed broken into before xmas and my bike stolen, it was only a carrera kraken to ride to work!

and today i replaced it with A boardman comp hybrid. second hand on ebay. paid 250 for it.
think thats a good price, but dont think serious cyclists rate halfords stuff too highly!!
but want to know is it worth taking it to a lbs to get it checked over and set up properly. how much can i expect to pay for this?

They are highly regarded and you seem to have got a good deal.
They are something to do with halfrauds, lets say, they have an interest in the the brand. But still dont take it back for them to service, its a risk.
If in doubt take it to a good lbs, depending on the wear and tear, just a basic service should be about £50, may save you money in the long run.