My new commuter! Boardman CX

[NormanD]

I was out and about on mine too today Here I'll have to post up the changes I've made

 

[400bhp]

Cheer up, you have a beautiful bike.

All is good in the world.

The end.

 

[cloggsy]

Nice! I wanted one of these for my winter commuter, but alas couldn't afford one

 

[NormanD]

Cheer up, you have a beautiful bike.

All is good in the world.

The end.

The bike is brilliant, it's the best one I've owned ... the only one complaining is my wallet and the extra it paid out to make the changes
It might complain even more if I decide to switch to a Hydraulic braking system

 

[lejogger]

I fear that through the winter I have become a little disillusioned with the CX. A combination of an off on a slippy bend, being knocked off by a car, numerous disc brake adjustments, re-greasing of the bottom bracket, a broken spoke and now a snapped chain have all contributed to an overall feeling of negativity - especially in comparison to my 2010 Team Carbon.

Thinking about it however, I've absolutely hammered it since purchase back in May. It's taken me around Ireland without incident, it's carried me to work,to football, to the pub and on winter club runs easily totalling over 3,000 miles. It's not really surprising that it's showing a few signs of wear.

And to my detriment I've not really cleaned or maintained it as well as I should have, I've treated it like a winter hack, when really it should be my pride and joy. This is the bike that gets me through the wet, cold, harsh winter commutes, the bike that can be relied upon through thick and thin to get me to my destination... Not the pampered, lightweight wuss that only comes out when the sun shines.

Consider this the turning of a new leaf... new chain, new start!

 

[theloafer]

I have the same bag and rack-ish, and mine rattles a bit over less than perfect roads.
Am in the process of adding some packing/padding to see if I can lessen it a wee bit.

There are one or two other little noises I need to track down, possibly the full guards.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO have sorted out the rattle that was from the trunk bag and rack (dont look at pic if squeamish)

all that was need was to plannish the the runners down slightlynow its snug and rattle free

 

[potsy]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO have sorted out the rattle that was from the trunk bag and rack (dont look at pic if squeamish)
View attachment 7290
all that was need was to plannish the the runners down slightlynow its snug and rattle free

My favourite tool
Is the bag still removeable?

 

[theloafer]

yes mate its still removeable i just slightly tapped it all the both runners its snug to come off but will get better with use ...

 

[Darcy]

I have a Broadrman CX and I want to fit mugguatds. I am thinking of buying SKS Chromoplastic Road Mudguard but not sure which size I should go for. My tyre Size is 700X35, would the 700x35-38 fit.

 

[lejogger]

You'd have to try them. My initial instinct is that something that's wide enough to fit 38mm tyres would be too wide, especially for the front forks.
Mine are the 20-28 - I've attached an image

 

[Darcy]

Cheers, thanks for the info.

 

[lejogger]

Although now I think about it I'm sure I remember someone asking a similar question a while ago and they might have got them to fit. There definitely is some room, whether it's 10mm I don't know.

 

[MattHB]

Id love one. They just don't go big enough for me so I'm buying a cannondale caadx 105 instead

 

[theloafer]

have these fitted on my boardman cx lots of room

http://road.cc/content/review/2716-tortec-reflector-mudguards

 

[adds21]

I *really* want a Boardman CX. I'm in the process of getting our admin department to sort out Halfords as one of the suppliers on our Cycle to work scheme (I don't know the details, but apparently they run their own scheme, or something). I haven't quite make the commitment yet, but I can't imagine it'll be long until I give in!

Now, how do I explain to the wife that 6 bikes really isn't all that excessive?