Is Boardman a good bike make?
Details of the latest range of Boardman bikes have just been released and they cover the models most likely to be of interest to roadies and drop-handlebar adventure cyclists. Sold through independent shops and the chain Halfords, his bikes are among the best selling in the UK.
Is Boardman made by Halfords?
Boardman Bikes has been acquired by cycle and car parts retailer Halfords for an undisclosed sum. Since its inception in 2007, Boardman Bikes’ Performance Series have been available exclusively via Halfords, with models priced up to £1,500.
What type of bike is a Boardman?
Boardman’s SLR chassis is split into two camps. This top-end 9-series bike uses the C10 carbon frame and fork, which at 900g (frame) and 350g (fork) is super-svelte.
What frame size is a Boardman large?
Size Guide
| Height (cm) | Inside Leg (cm) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 170 – 179 | 74 – 82 | Small |
| 177 – 183 | 78 – 85 | Medium |
| 181 – 189 | 82 – 89 | Large |
| 187 – 195 | 86 – 94 | X Large |
Where are Boardman bike frames made?
99% of all quality frames are made in Taiwan.
What happened to Boardman bikes?
Boardman bikes were sold by Halfords’ sub-brand Cycle Republic, which has since closed.
Are Boardman bikes made in China?
99% of all quality frames are made in Taiwan. Merida are just one of many frame makers in Taiwan.
How heavy is a Boardman bike?
BB drop (BB): 69mm
| Boardman SLR 8.6 | |
|---|---|
| Seatpost | Boardman Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
| Wheels | Boardman Alloy, tubeless-ready, Vittoria Zaffiro 700 x 25c wire bead tyres |
| Saddle | Boardman Road, steel rails |
| Weight | 10.12kg (M) |
What size racing bike do I need?
What’s the right road bike size for me?
| Rider Height | Suggested Road Bike Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Feet & Inches | Centimetres | Frame Size (cm) |
| 5’3″ – 5’6″ | 160cm – 168cm | Small (51cm – 53cm) |
| 5’6″ – 5’9″ | 168cm – 175cm | Medium (54cm – 55cm) |
| 5’9″ – 6’0″ | 175cm – 183cm | Large (56cm – 58cm) |
When did Halfords start selling Boardman bikes?
2007
(stylised “boardman'”) is a British bicycle manufacturer, founded by the professional cyclist Chris Boardman, Sarah Mooney and Alan Ingarfield, and launched in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2007.
Is the Boardman comp available in the UK?
The Boardman Comp is the entry-level model in the new range of bikes that Chris Boardman, former Olympic gold medallist, has brought to the market in collaboration with Bikehut at Halfords. Currently Boardman bikes are available only in the UK and Ireland.
Is the Boardman Road comp an entry level bike?
The Comp doesn’t ride like an entry-level bike – in fact, we’d say it performs like a bike £200-300 more expensive than it actually is – and can’t fail to impress with its quick response and superb spec. The Boardman Comp is a lively, exciting setup, and that’s partly down to the weight.
Who is the owner of the Boardman bike?
Introduced by British retail chain Halfords last year, the Boardman range is far more than just a name hijack – in fact, Olympian and World Champion Chris is a real kit fanatic. While the quality of the road bikes came as no surprise, off-road was an unknown quantity.
What kind of tyres does Chris Boardman use?
The Continental Ultra Sport tyres are of the cheaper steel-beaded type but the tread grips well wet or dry. At a recent press launch, Chris Boardman said that his 19.7lb Comp bike was lighter than the Eddy Merckx bike that he started his professional cycling career on back in 1993, and we wouldn’t disagree with him.