After all the questions ive been asking on here about suitable bikes for commuting on it was down to a 2012 specialized tricross or a 2013 baordman hybrid.

In the end I settled on this …………

I managed to find one at Halfords in Arbroath in the right size and went and had a look and a quick ride.

Not ridden it far just around the block but if feels very tight and very fast compared to my previous 26″ wheeled carrera subway.

I liked the look of the Tricross but as it was secondhand there was no warranty or comeback if anything went wrong. plus this was £50 cheaper.

Flame away if you want to !

Cheers

Steve

They do make nice looking bikes don’t they?

Looks grand! Might want to check the tightness of various bolts & nuts, though.
<looks at forecast for next few days>
Mudguards?
Or is that why it’s in front of the washing machine?

Nice choice, my better half has had the girls version for a couple of years, and it’s dead good.

As you’re a commuter, you’ll need to know that you fit the front mudguard by putting one stay on the brake side only, the lower one and kink it around the caliper.

Why does it have an odd front wheel though??

Ive only just noticed the odd front wheel ……….

looks far more suitable and nicer than my old 29r mate……nice one.
enjoy.

Sorry Ton, I got a bit impatient and just had to get a bike sorted !!

It looks like the front wheel is a mid life spec update, no idea why the fornt only was changed but I will be pulling stickers off eventually so not to fussed!

Anyone got any tips for setting the BB5 brakes up so they dont rub?

Thanks

Steve

happy new bike, but’s your fridge is more interesting IMO

Why bother posting then brakes or do you like being a fun sponge !

renton said

Flame away if you want to !

come on, you literally asked for it. 🙂

Fair one! It is the same colour as the fridge!

That front wheel looks like it came from a Carrera.

Oooh white goods. I’ll curb my enthusiasm 😉 .

Fit some mudguards and a rack and lights

BikeNeil… Deffo from a Boardman sorry to disappoint you!

Nice. Couple of chaps at work got them on our BTW scheme when it launched.
They ride well.

Setting up BB5’s. To get the caliper straight, I first extend the fixed piston out a little bit, loosen the caliper fixing bolts and then hold the brake lever. This gets the caliper straight with the disk. Hold the lever while you tighten the bolts back up. Quite often this is sufficient but you may need to loosen the fixed piston off a click or two.

The bike. Looks nice. Having the dishwasher that close to the door is a bad choice though.

Samuri bad choice I know but nowhere else to put it. It’s taking a battering where it is!

This is the guide I use for BB5’s. Was recommended off here and works very well!

http://www.ecovelo.info/2011/04/15/a-foolproof-method-for-adjusting-avid-bb5-disc-brakes/

Isn’t that 2012 Boardman colour scheme?

Ah cheers for that!!

That is very useful indeed!

2012 and 2013 have the same colour way. Just been updated for 2014 with bits of blue.

Apparently Boardman update / change models every two years.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

I know you did mate but the frame seems solid enough so if all the other bits last me a year or so then it will get upgraded!