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Not had one before. Is this a good spec versus cost.Yes my employer has tied us to Halfords!!!!![url= http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_777731_langId_-1_categoryId_165710#dtab ]Good?Bad?[/url]


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:32 pm
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Probably good value.

But you can use your halfords voucher at loads of places. There is a list somewhere.


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:34 pm
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Where this list? How ?


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:38 pm
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Saw a huge long list on here. Maybe use the search function.


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:41 pm
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yeah, it's a good spec n that but I'd be concerned about disc brakes and panniers (if you get into touring or sommat) could be a bit annoying. Looked into loads of CXers when I thought I had my bike pinched. I'd go for a Cannondale CaadX or Genesis Croix de Fer. There's loads of threads on here. do a search.. Like chunky said, loads of places take the vouchers.


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:42 pm
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Leisure lakes take halfords vouchers if thats any help.


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:44 pm
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Good ๐Ÿ˜€ I'll be getting my Boardman Team CX in January on C2W.

A number of other (disc-ed up cx) options if you're not tied to Halfrauds, but I reckon it's a good buy with the scheme discount, plus it's got rave reviews.


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:44 pm
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Are you going to use it for 'cross racing?

If so, just be aware that the sloping TT makes it a bit awkward / tight for the portage sections

Apart from that, its not bad value for the money

Other option around that price would be the Ridley Crossbow


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:47 pm
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They put the price up a week or so ago, presumably for Christmas. I assume it will go back to the rrp of 899.99 when the sales are on.

http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/boardman/cx-team-2011/specs


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:48 pm
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What I want to do is strip it, build up a Gryphon, sell the frame and remains and use it as my touring bike.


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 8:58 pm
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Long trip to work then aye?!


 
Posted : 10/12/2011 10:11 pm