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jmillen
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PostPosted Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:17 pmReply with quote    
Okay, so I open bikeradar, and whats the first thing I see....

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/exclusive-limited-edition-boardman-bikes-23602

So how much do I want to sell my Pro now and get one of them Surprised Doh !

I know what'll be first on my shopping list for next years cycle2work scheme as well, one of those Hybrids Very Happy

Truth be told, there doesn't seem to be much of a difference in spec, but me being me (and I'm sure I can't be alone here??) wants one because its new and "limited"

Roll on December !

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Jeast
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PostPosted Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:25 pmReply with quote    
Shame it's not carbon then it would be really interesting....but as it stands, I'm happy with the one I've got! Especially since Halfords kindly swapped mine out for one of this years builds with all 2010 components on it!

Wonder how long it will be before they release a carbon framed MTB though?!
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jmillen
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PostPosted Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:35 pmReply with quote    
I must confess, with the green on the MTB and it having pretty much identical spec from what I can see, I'm thinking I'll keep my current one with all its carbon bits and just try and get one of the Hybrids, liking the look of them Smile

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supersonicLives Here
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PostPosted Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:35 pmReply with quote    
It is the same! New paint!

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Jeast
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PostPosted Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:38 pmReply with quote    
It's actually what they should have done to the range this year and actually called it the '2010 range', instead of making no changes at all and keeping it as 2009. Would make them seem better value to potential new buyers.
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spongtastic
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PostPosted Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:44 amReply with quote    
and why green? I suspect it's the colour sram kit that nobody else is buying...
It would look far better on a Sterling Moss.
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Stevo 666
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PostPosted Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:47 amReply with quote    
Nice paint jobs but that hybrid is a backwards step on the brakes imo - normal versions have disc brakes as standard and they've put V brakes on it. I'll stick with my Pro Ltd ta very much Cool

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supersonicLives Here
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PostPosted Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:02 pmReply with quote    
Hybrids don't need discs lol.

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heez29
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PostPosted Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:31 pmReply with quote    
supersonic wrote:
Hybrids don't need discs lol.

Exactly!
Elixer R's? WHY! overkill by a long way!
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Stevo 666
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PostPosted Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:27 pmReply with quote    
Who said they needed them? I just prefer them.

That said, there may be the one time on a wet day commuting in London when the difference between disc and v-brakes is the difference between stopping in time and hitting the car that's just done an emergency stop in front of you. It hasn't happened to me yet but 'll take the disc brakes just in case, thanks Smile

Also less need to replace rims, not a disadvantage....

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Recruit18
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PostPosted Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:34 pmReply with quote    
Can't decide if I like the green Confused think I need to see one in the flesh to decide.
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heez29
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PostPosted Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:38 pmReply with quote    
Stevo 666 wrote:
Who said they needed them? I just prefer them.

That said, there may be the one time on a wet day commuting in London when the difference between disc and v-brakes is the difference between stopping in time and hitting the car that's just done an emergency stop in front of you. It hasn't happened to me yet but 'll take the disc brakes just in case, thanks Smile

Also less need to replace rims, not a disadvantage....

I would prefer the bb7s though with extra spent on something else. That goes throughout the hybrid range.

But i do agree on the wet and sliminess
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PostPosted Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:01 pmReply with quote    
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Stevo 666 wrote:
Who said they needed them? I just prefer them.

That said, there may be the one time on a wet day commuting in London when the difference between disc and v-brakes is the difference between stopping in time and hitting the car that's just done an emergency stop in front of you. It hasn't happened to me yet but 'll take the disc brakes just in case, thanks Smile

Also less need to replace rims, not a disadvantage....


But heavier, more to go wrong etc etc. and how often do you have to replace rims because the brakes have worn them out ... in the real world there is very little difference between decent rim brakes and discs on the road... A decent set of cantilevers is perfectly fine!
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Jeast
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PostPosted Wed Nov 4, 2009 10:22 pmReply with quote    
Anyone else heard the rumour that they're releasing a carbon hardtail?! Shocked
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Stevo 666
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PostPosted Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:05 pmReply with quote    
Nope, but would be interesting if they do Cool Might be the 2011 model range before we see it? That said, they are expanding the range and have just brought out a CX bike as well.

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.blitz
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PostPosted Thu Nov 5, 2009 9:03 amReply with quote    
jmillen wrote:
Okay, so I open bikeradar, and whats the first thing I see....
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/exclusive-limited-edition-boardman-bikes-23602
Looks more Stan Boardman than Chris...
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bails87
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PostPosted Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:27 pmReply with quote    
.blitz wrote:
jmillen wrote:
Okay, so I open bikeradar, and whats the first thing I see....
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/exclusive-limited-edition-boardman-bikes-23602
Looks more Stan Boardman than Chris...


Errrr..... Confused
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Kanya
Joined: 08 Oct 2009
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PostPosted Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:34 pmReply with quote    
Glad I got the non-Ltd pro - that's rank... Sad

Like the white rebas on it however. Meh, I've yet to see another HT Pro flying around Edinburgh anyway, so it feels like I'm on a ltd bike at the mo anyhooo.

Love my bike, about to get the whole carbon bars, seatpost etc treatment...Wiggle here I come methinks.

Just think the green...was not the way to go lol

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supersonicLives Here
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PostPosted Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:36 pmReply with quote    
For Halfords Carbon, see the Carrera Titan - astonishing value.

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jake_tenfloors
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PostPosted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:07 pmReply with quote    
supersonic wrote:
For Halfords Carbon, see the Carrera Titan - astonishing value.


Thats a great bike that Laughing
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