My current road bike is an old steel frame job from 1990 so either bike is a significant upgrade. The same aluminium frame that graces the boardman comp is also at the heart of the. Boardman team comp l 19 frame great condition lovely bike boardman team comp. Weve increased tyre clearances to combat clogging mud, even on the stickiest courses, and introduced a brand new fork to improve handling in tight corners. The cx bikes are the lovechild of road and offroad, although cyclocross racing was around long before mountain biking. There are a few marks from use as pictured including a chip below the headset cap and some cable rub on the fork, but generally good condition. I have a boardman comp that i got nearly two years ago and recently noticed what i believe to be a possible crack along one of the welds it also looks like at some point there may have been an attempt to cover it up as it seems to have paint over it that doesnt quite match the paint on the rest of the frame. Which brings this piece, kicking and screaming, to the bicycle in question, boardman s cx team. The boardman team mens time trial bike features a triple butted x7 alloy frame with tt design cues including aerodynamic tube profiles, smooth welds, internal cable routing and a geometry optimised for both time trial and triathlon fit and positioning. You cant argue with the performance or kit from this entrylevel racer, and the frame is so good itll be well worth upgrading the parts as and when you can.
The triplebutted x7 frame s seamlessly smoothed tube joints still not only look like carbon, they also. But throw in a thick alloy frame and wide schwalbe tyrago kevlar guard 700c tyres and you have a bike that offers you the grip and. Boardman cx team sold cannondale synapse broken cube streamer stolen boardman road comp stolen. Apr 11, 2017 triple butted aluminium frame not quite sure what that means but i am sure it is good stuff. Get all the latest hints and tips for bike maintenance with the best industry accessories and parts knowledge. Boardman bikes road, cyclocross, mtb, hybrid and track bikes. Im looking at the team cx possibly but wondered how they stack up generally. Sram apex shifters with 10 gear cassette and 2 front cogs giving 20 g. Quickly find the best offers for boardman cx team for sale on newsnow classifieds. Salsa chilli con crosso cyclocross bike scandium frame size 49cm which is equivalent to a standard. Fitted with road tires, wahoo cadence sensor, only back mudguard and an ibera pannier. Last week i finally got my new workhorse, the boardman cx team. Its an absolutely cracking midtravel trail bike thatll flatter beginners and.
The cx geometry frame is tube styled and looks propositionally well balanced and slender. Sold in perfect working order, no dings or scratches, all standard kit included apart from the reflectors which have been removed. Used, boardman mx comp hybrid bike boardman mx comp hybrid bike. Other than the cosmetic issue with the crack how have those whove bought one found them so far. Boardman bikes for sale in uk 85 used boardman bikes. In 2011 boardman made the switch to disc brakes and an allnew frame but this model wasnt available in the uk until 2012. Information about changing the bottom bracket on a boardman cx team. Boardman bikes design road bicycles, time trial bicycles, mountain bikes, cyclocross bicycles, singlespeed bicycles and hybrid bicycles. The primary colour of the frame is black, which does a good job at camouflaging the city dust. It comes with sram rival 1 groupset plus sram rival hydraulic brakes.
So to find the cause the bike was stripped down by the bike shop a crack was found near the bottom bracket under the front derailleur. The start of such a crack would be spotted by anyone. With frame designs that have been continually refined and optimised to suit todays. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers reason for sale, vehicle modifications or condition. Next day i took it back the sorted the gears while i waited. Richey wheels with continental gatorskin road tyres. I had a nasty crash that left me with a broken elbow not long after cracking two ribs. Boardman bikes are the awardwinning british bicycle.
The size is large, which im guessing equates to a 58cm. As a club rider who enjoys cyclo cross i was very pleased to be given the boardman cx team to test out having done a few cyclocross races and cycling randonees on the north downs, the south downs and in the chiltern hills i have had the chance to get a good appreciation of the bike. Boardman cx for sale in uk 32 secondhand boardman cxs. The fork is a boardman cxr disc carbon model with a carbon tapered steerer and 15mm thruaxle. I run an old 2014 cx comp, a 2017 team 29er and a 2018 adv 8. It is of course not a bike i will replace my tte signature with, but i really love cyclocross bikes for a lot reasons.
Blue and silver colours balance out the black frame and wed say that the boardman cx comp is definitely a bike which you will be proud to ride. Its a fully ucilegal cyclocross race bike, boardman says. When pressure is applied down on the seat you can see the frame flexing around the crack. Cx team you also get a lot of different variants of the boardman cyclocross the bike is delivered without pedals, but as always i put a pair of shimano xt combipedals on mine since i also use it to get around town. The frame clearances are adequate if not amazing, but the cx does. Shave off extra seconds from your pb with a aero full carbon fork offering superb handling. Im looking to sell my boardman cx bike which is virtually unused and in almost new condition. A recent attempt was made to steal my boardman mx sport but they couldnt break the lock so instead they bent both wheels and snapped the gear hanger. Boardman cx team small53cm boardman cx team small53cm.
The road team carbon continues the theme of fun and exhilarating bikes delivered by boardman that also manages to offer excellent value for money. Boardman bikes are the awardwinning british bicycle brand with. A video seemed like the easiest way to get the information out there. The boardman comps aluminium frame is dressed in shimano sora components. Mar 16, 2014 the cx geometry frame is tube styled and looks propositionally well balanced and slender. The crack goes all the way around the frame, to the rear the crack opens up to a 23mm gap. Except for triathlon races i uses it for everything.
The same aluminium frame that graces the boardman comp is also at the heart of the sport model. Boardmans original cx pro was a cantileverbraked cyclocross. The boardman performance range includes the pro, team and comp levels of specification utilizing carbon fibre and alloy frame designs. An impassioned guide on why not to buy a cheap bike or bso. Boardman launch allnew performance range for 2016, bikes. Boardman bikes launch allnew performance range for. Yeh i bought a boardman team cx last week on cycle to work and knew about the bb30 problem. Thing is, i always liked the boardman, just wanted a slightly smaller frame, and they have now released one.
Dip your muddy toes into cyclings favourite winter sport. Like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. Cyclocross is fastpaced fun and its even better with this kit in your armoury. Its a shame the boardman doesnt have a carbon fork but at that price something has to give on the. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for. The 2019 boardman cxr 9 series range builds on our 2017 national trophy winning bikes, using elite athlete feedback to deliver a truly focussed cyclocross racing machine. Singletrack, trail centres or exploring the wilderness, the award winning boardman off road range has a bike to suit your riding style with each model encapsulating the essence of the boardman design process with highly tuned frame designs and the very best component packages at each price point. By continuing to use the site you accept our cookie policy. Also caused the frame to crack just below the seat by putting a boot against the frame and forcing it. Hit compare to see this boardman sidebyside with your bike.
Why boardman from supporting the best olympic athletes in the world in their quest for success to being out there with you on the road in all conditions. Boardman cx pro 2009 chris boardman cx pro 2009 cyclocross. Hopefully a one off, but if you have a boardman fs it is definately worth regularly checking your frame. Road bike frame sizes range from xxl to xs there are a couple of useful size charts here and here. Chris boardman cx pro 2009 cyclocross bicycle with upgraded shimano cx70 cantilever brakes and fulcrum cx7 wheels. Nov 12, 2015 boardman bikes has upgraded models across its elite range for 2016, added new options including a couple equipped with srams new wireless etap groupset, and revealed plans for a new performance centre that will include a cyclespecific wind tunnel. Even with a 20% discount i am still a bit hesitant about boardman because of the frame. Over time our warranty teams knowledge helps us understand where the common fault areas are on different models. The team cx incorporates the new 2011 boardman cx frame design that. Condition a few very minor cosmetic blemishes, but otherwise as new. Choosing the right size road bike end to end mamil telegraph. I am considering is the boardman cx team 2016 for about.
The start of such a crack would be spotted by anyone servicing your. I am still a bit hesitant about boardman because of the frame. I asked the halfords guy and he assured me he had checked the bb and it was greased properly and all ok. Nov 24, 2016 get all the latest hints and tips for bike maintenance with the best industry accessories and parts knowledge. Given all the discounts available, it looks like the team could be had for. Boardman cx team sold cannondale synapse broken cube streamer. Boardman bikes takes its name from one of the titans of bicycle racing, chris boardman. Fret ye not, though, because with a pot of paint and a bit of knowhow. Although this is unlikely to cause damage to the frame, it will make your bike less beautiful.
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