[Closed] 2014 Boardman CXs

£599 version looks great.

What I was thinking. Ditch the brakes, fit BB7s or TRP Spyres, and you have a sorted little bike for less than £650.

And they have the road team carbon back at £999.99, will have to get saving

That cheaper CX bike could be £485 if the BC discount works on top.
Looks like a proper bargain!

What I was thinking. Ditch the brakes, fit BB7s or TRP Spyres, and you have a sorted little bike for less than £650.

Alloy fork though, if that matters to you.

Alloy fork though, if that matters to you.

Y'know. I just assumed it would have carbon/alloy fork, as the Team has the full carbon.

Has anyone managed to secure the BC discount on top of the online discount when collecting from store?

yes, the BC discount applies ON TOP of any other discount or sales pricing.

Use a card registered with quidco for even more money off (after about 6 months)

looks like the frame/fork is the same with a different paint job, same geometry as previous model. You get a 10mm shorter stem on the Large bike, not sure on the others.

Team version is pretty much a different paint job, and different wheels/tyres (they were Ritchey)

Use a card registered with quidco for even more money off (after about 6 months)

Nice, but I'd probably want to upgrade a lot of the stuff on there. Be nice to see another model further up the range, or maybe an Elite series one.

Yep me too, but it'll do.

Are BB5s that bad then?

Ah not only can I get 10% BC discount I can also get another 10% discount through work! And I was looking at a CX bike, shame a house move is making me skint!

Are BB5s that bad then?

Got them on my Team CX, they're absolutely fine.

Are BB5s that bad then

No, not at all. I find them great - no rub, powerful enough to lock wheels without pop-eye's arms. Not the most beautiful things to look at but very functional.

Pads are a bit fiddly, that's about the only real downside. As I mentioned the other day, the only reason to upgrade IMO is to get something lighter or a full hydraulic system - which is going to cost!

It's a shame they dont come with Shimano kit - I pulled the SRAM Apex shifters and rear mech off mine and put Shimano 105 on.

I also changed the chainrings to be use specific - 50/38 on the road, and single ring 40 or 42, I can't remember, for racing.

that's what I wanna hear!

this is a nice guide to setting them up

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

What do folk reckon of the Apex. Had a play with some Apex shifters in the LBS and they seemed flimsy and a bit fiddly. But then I'm use to Shimano and it's probably just that they are different.

I have a set of VGC 105 shifters and mechs which I could use, but they wouldn't work with the 32t rear sprocket

hmmmm

I really rate the apex on mine, very positive and not even slightly flimsy feeling at all.

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What do folk reckon of the Apex. Had a play with some Apex shifters in the LBS and they seemed flimsy and a bit fiddly. But then I'm use to Shimano and it's probably just that they are different.

Still looking around now that the Giant is a no-no Jamie?

Have you considered something from On One/Planet X?

My 105 shifter and rear mech work fine with my 34t

Still looking around now that the Giant is a no-no Jamie?

There are currently words being had on the Giant, so it may go from being a no-no, to a go-go.

Thing is, I always liked the Boardman, just wanted a slightly smaller frame, and they have now released one. Given all the discounts available, it looks like the Team could be had for £700ish...which ain't too bad.

Have you considered something from On One/Planet X?

I did, but was put off by a few things. Nothing major, before Brant kills me while I sleep 8)

My 105 shifter and rear mech work fine with my 34t

Medium cage mech?

Nope, short

I love my 2012 team cx. did this on it today http://app.strava.com/activities/86592954

interesting cheers houns

they look a proper bargain. looks like you can fit guards to them as well so could be good for a do it all commuter

they look a proper bargain. looks like you can fit guards to them as well so could be good for a do it all commuter

you can indeed, they are a brilliant all rounder. As I mentioned, I use mine as a winter road bike with GP 4 season 28mm & guards, 11-27 cassette & 50/38 rings and then weekend race mode is single ring 40 or 42 with 11-32 cassette and pro2/crest rim'd wheels off the summer MTB & a shorter stem 🙂

Have you seen the canyon cx bike?

It says you have to pay online then collect in store......so how can you claim the BC 10%?

Have you seen the canyon cx bike?

Road.cc had a look at the middle of the range Infinite AL 80.

http://road.cc/content/news/95300-just-canyon-inflite-al-80

It says you have to pay online then collect in store

only way to do it is find a store that actually has it in stock, then you have the option to reserve online and pay in store.

There's also the new CAADX 105 disk

Would you still get the discount if you were using a Cycle to Work voucher?

That CAADX 105 disk does look rather good. Anyone used those Promax Render brakes?

I have succumbed.

Thanks for advice chaps.

I have succumbed.

Thanks for advice chaps.

So you'll be getting it Friday? Did you/can you stack the discounts?

Looks like the frame is different from last year. For a start the rear brakes are within the seat/chain stays (which seems like a better design, and the braking loads can be shared by both parts of the rear triangle). I like it!

That's where mine are on my 2013 one

Looks like the frame is different from last year. For a start the rear brakes are within the seat/chain stays

You talking about the Boardman? That's where they always been on the disc equipped CX.

That's where mine are on my 2013 one

Yup.

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Fair enough, must have been lusting after something else last year 😳