Boardman Bikes 2011: Performance Series

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The Boardman Bikes 2011 launch continued with the Performance Series ( see our story on the Elite Series here ), consisting of models across the road, mountain bike, hybrid and cyclo-cross ranges.

The bikes that stood out to us were the full suspension FS Team for £999.99. Our mountain bike technical director Steve Worland was impressed by the weight (29.5lb) and spec for the price – SRAM X7, RockShox Monarch rear shock and Sector TK front shock, Avid Elixir 3 brakes – and it will be tested in an upcoming issue of What Mountain Bike .

Commuters have several options to choose from too, depending on their preferred type of bike. The MTB/HT Team R (SRAM X7 gear, £849.99) and it’s cheaper sibling the Comp R are fully rigid mountain bikes that come with slick tyres and disc brakes. That makes them ideal for commuting and – with a tyre swap – weekend off-road riding.

The hybrid range has been significantly upgraded, with new tube profiles – triangular downtube, ovalised BB30 bottom bracket for more stiffness, wishbone seatstay for a bit of extra comfort, box section chainstays for greater stiffness and a tapered steerer tube for more confidence up front. Disc brakes are standard throughout the range and there are rack and mudguard mounts as well.

The highlight of the road range is the aero Road Pro Carbon ( recently previewed by BikeRadar, £1,799.99 ) which borrows its frame shape from the Elite AiR but at a significantly cheaper price. Next on the list is the the Road Team Carbon (Shimano 105, £1,299.99) – the same frame that Nicole Cooke raced on in 2008. Hitting the sub-£1000 category is the aluminium framed Road Team (Shimano 105, £999.99); Road Comp (SRAM Apex, £799.99) and the entry level Road Race (Shimano Sora, £649.99), which despite its name is more of a sportive rider’s set up with a longer head tube than the other bikes in the series.

The MTB hardtail range includes the HT Pro Carbon (SRAM X9, RockShox SID RLT fork, £1,599.99), HT Pro (SRAM X9, RockShox Reba RL fork, £999.99), HT Team (SRAM X7, Rock Shox Recon TK fork, £849.99), HT Comp (SRAM X5, £649.99), fully rigid HT Team R (SRAM X7 £849.99) and HT Comp R (TBC). Unlike the road series which goes up to XL, the mountain bikes are only available in three sizes: S, M and L.

The full suspension range includes the FS Pro (SRAM X9, Rockshox Revelation RLT front and Monarch RL rear shocks, £1,599.99) and the already mentioned FS Team (£999.99).

Unlike the Elite series, the performance series will be available exclusively through Halfords throughout the UK and Ireland online from today (4 March) and in stores from 2 April. As with the Elite series, international distribution is yet to be finalised, but details will be announced in the coming weeks.

MTB Team FS

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MTB HT Team R

Hybrid Comp

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Road Pro Carbon

RRP: £1,799.99 Size: S,M,L,XL Frame: AiR aerodynamic full carbon monocoque, tapered steerer, BB30, internal cable routing Fork: AiR aerodynamic full carbon, tapered steerer Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Carbon Stem: cboardman Pro Handlebars: cboardman Pro Seatpost: cboardman AiR Carbon Saddle: Fizik Arione Manganese rail Brakes: Shimano Ultegra Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Rear Mech: Shimano Ultegra Front Mech: Shimano Ultegra Cassette: Shimano CS5700 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Energy BB30 53x39T Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30 Rims: Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelset Hubs: Mavic Spokes: Mavic Tyres: Continental Ultra Race Folding Pedals: Weight: (excluding pedals) 17.6lbs Road Team Carbon

RRP: £1,299.99 Size: S,M,L,XL Frame: Superlight full carbon monocoque, tapered steerer, BB30 Fork: Superlight full carbon, tapered steerer Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Carbon Stem: cboardman Pro Handlebars: cboardman Pro Seatpost: cboardman Carbon Saddle: Fizik Arione Manganese rail Brakes: Shimano 105 Shifters: Shimano 105 Rear Mech: Shimano 105 Front Mech: Shimano 105 Cassette: Shimano CS5700 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Gossamer Pro compact BB30 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30 Rims: Mavic Aksium wheelset Hubs: Mavic Spokes: Mavic Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport Pedals: Wellgo alloy with clips and straps Weight: (excluding pedals) 18.2lbs Road Team

RRP: £999.99 Size: S,M,L,XL Frame: Superlight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding, tapered steerer, BB30 Fork: Superlight full carbon, tapered steerer Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Pro Handlebars: cboardman Pro Seatpost: cboardman Carbon Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Tektro R580 Shifters: Shimano 105 Rear Mech: Shimano 105 Front Mech: Shimano 105 Cassette: Shimano CS5700 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Gossamer compact BB30 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30 Rims: Mavic Aksium wheelset Hubs: Mavic Spokes: Mavic Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport Pedals: Wellgo alloy with clips and straps Weight: (excluding pedals) 18.6lbs Road Comp

RRP: £799.99 Size: S,M,L,XL Model: Road Comp Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding, tapered steerer with mudguard clearance Fork: Superlight full carbon, tapered steerer, mudguard clearance Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Tektro R730 Shifters: SRAM APEX 10speed Rear Mech: SRAM APEX Front Mech: SRAM APEX Cassette: SRAM PG1050 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Gossamer compact 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo Rims: Mavic CXP22 Hubs: Formula Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport Pedals: Wellgo alloy with clips and straps Weight: (excluding pedals) 20.2lbs Road Race

RRP: £649.99 Size: S,M,L,XL Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding with mudguard clearance Fork: Lightweight carbon, alloy steerer, mudguard clearance Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Tektro R358 Shifters: Shimano Sora Rear Mech: Shimano Sora Front Mech: Microshift Cassette: SRAM PG950 Chain: KMC Z99 Chainset: FSA Vero compact 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA cartridge Rims: Mavic CXP22 Hubs: Formula Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport Pedals: Wellgo alloy with clips and straps Weight: (excluding pedals) 20.6lbs Mountain Bikes

HT Pro Carbon

RRP: £1,599.99 Size: S,M,L Model: MTB PRO C Frame: Ultralight full carbon monocoque, internal cable routing, tapered steerer, BB30 Fork: Rock Shox SID RLT, 120mm, 15mm axle, Motion Control rebound and compression damping, lock out Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Carbon Stem: cboardman Pro Handlebars: cboardman Pro Seatpost: cboardman Carbon Saddle: Fizik Gobi Manganese rail Brakes: Avid Elixir CR Shifters: SRAM X9 2×10 Rear Mech: SRAM X9 Carbon 10speed Front Mech: SRAM X9 2×10 Cassette: SRAM PG1050 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: SRAM X9 2×10 BB30 42x28T Bottom Bracket: BB30 Rims: Mavic XM317 Hubs: Formula Disc cartridge bearing Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental MTB King 2.2 Pedals: Weight: (excluding pedals) 23.8lbs HT Pro

RRP: £999.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Superlight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding, tapered steerer, BB30 Fork: Rock Shox Reba RL, Tapered steerer, 120mm, motion control rebound and compression damping and lock out Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Pro Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Carbon Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Elixir R Shifters: SRAM X9 2×10 Rear Mech: SRAM X9 10 speed Front Mech: SRAM X9 2×10 Cassette: SRAM PG1050 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Comet BB30 42x27T Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30 Rims: Mavic XM317 Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental MTB King 2.2 Pedals: Wellgo alloy flat Weight: (excluding pedals) 25.5lbs HT Team

RRP: £849.99 Size: S,M,L Model: MTB Team Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding, tapered steerer Fork: Rock Shox Recon TK, tapered steerer, lock out, damping adjust Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Elixir 3 Shifters: SRAM X7 2×10 speed Rear Mech: SRAM X7 10 speed Front Mech: SRAM X7 2×10 speed Cassette: SRAM PG1050 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Comet 2×10 42x27T Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo Rims: Mavic XM317 Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental MTB King 2.2 Pedals: Wellgo alloy flat Weight: (excluding pedals) 25.95lbs HT Comp

RRP: £649.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding Fork: Suntour Epicon LOD, Air, 120mm, damping adjust, lock out Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 Shifters: SRAM X5 Rear Mech: SRAM X5 Front Mech: SRAM X5 Cassette: SRAM PG950 Chain: KMC Z99 Chainset: FSA Alpha Drive 44x32x22T Bottom Bracket: FSA Powerdrive Rims: Alex DP20 Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental MTN King 2.2 Pedals: Wellgo alloy flat Weight: (excluding pedals) 27.7lbs HT Team R

RRP: £849.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding, tapered steerer Fork: Superlight full carbon, tapered steerer Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Elixir 3 Shifters: SRAM X7 2×10 speed Rear Mech: SRAM X7 10 speed Front Mech: SRAM X7 2×10 speed Cassette: SRAM PG1050 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Comet 2×10 42x27T Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo Rims: Mavic XM317 Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental Sport Contact Pedals: Wellgo alloy flat Weight: (excluding pedals) 23.8lbs FS Pro

RRP: £1,599.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Superlight alloy triple butted 130mm linkage design with full smooth welding Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch RL Fork: Rock Shox Revelation RLT, 130mm, 15mm axle, Motion Control damping and compression Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Pro Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Carbon Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Elixir CR Shifters: SRAM X9 2×10 Rear Mech: SRAM X9 10speed Front Mech: SRAM X9 2×10 Cassette: SRAM PG 1050 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Comet 2×10 BB30 42x27T Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30 Rims: Mavic XM317 Hubs: Formula Disc cartridge bearing Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental MTN King 2.2 Pedals: Wellgo alloy flat Weight: (excluding pedals) 27.8lbs FS Team

RRP: £999.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted 130mm linkage design with full smooth welding Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch R Fork: Rock Shox Sector TK, 130mm, 15mm axle, tapered steerer, adjustable damping, lock out Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Elixir 3 Shifters: SRAM X7 2×10 Rear Mech: SRAM X7 10speed Front Mech: SRAM X7 2×10 Cassette: SRAM PG 1050 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Comet 2×10 42x27T Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo Rims: Mavic XM317 Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental MTN King 2.2 Pedals: Wellgo alloy flat Weight: (excluding pedals) 29.5lbs Hybrid

Hybrid Pro

RRP: £999.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Superlight alloy triple butted, tapered steerer, BB30, full smooth welding Fork: Ultralight full carbon, tapered steerer, disc compatible Headset: FSA integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Pro Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Carbon Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Elixir 5 Shifters: SRAM Double Tap 10 speed Rear Mech: SRAM Rival Front Mech: Microshift Cassette: Shimano CS5700 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Energy Compact BB30 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30 Rims: Ritchey Pro Disc Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental Ultra race 700×28 Pedals: Wellgo alloy with clips and straps Weight: (excluding pedals) 20.5lbs Hybrid Team

RRP: £749.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, tapered steerer, full smooth welding Fork: Ultralight full carbon, tapered steerer, disc compatible Headset: FSA integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 Shifters: SRAM S700 10 speed Rear Mech: SRAM Apex Front Mech: Microshift Cassette: Shimano CS5700 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Gossamer Compact 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo Rims: Ritchey Pro Disc Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental Ultra race 700×28 Pedals: Wellgo alloy with clips and straps Weight: (excluding pedals) 21.6lbs Hybrid Comp

RRP: £499.99 Size: S,M,L Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, full smooth welding Fork: Lightweight alloy, full smooth welding Headset: FSA integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid BB5 Shifters: SRAM X5 Rear Mech: SRAM X5 Front Mech: Microshift Cassette: Shimano CS5700 Chain: KMC Z99 Chainset: FSA Vero Compact 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA cartridge Rims: Alex DP17 Disc Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Continental Ultra race 700×28 Pedals: Wellgo alloy with clips and straps Weight: (excluding pedals) 23.7lbs Cyclocross

CX Team

RRP: £899.99 Size: S,M,L,XL Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted, tapered steerer, BB30, full smooth welding Fork: Superlight full carbon, tapered steerer, disc compatible Headset: FSA Integrated Spacers: Alloy Stem: cboardman Handlebars: cboardman Seatpost: cboardman Saddle: cboardman Brakes: Avid BB5 Road Shifters: SRAM Apex Rear Mech: SRAM Apex Front Mech: SRAM Apex Cassette: Shimano CS5700 Chain: KMC X10 Chainset: FSA Gossamer Compact BB30 50x34T Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30 Rims: Ritchey Pro Disc Hubs: Formula Disc Spokes: Stainless black Tyres: Ritchey Excavader Weight: (excluding pedals) 22lbs