Boardman Pro '08 or Team '09

mezraptor
mezraptor Posts: 19
edited March 2009 in MTB buying advice
If I was to go for a Boardman bike, which would be best?

Boardman
HT Team '09 / / Review 1 2 3 / / Halfords £850
HT Pro '08 / / Review 1 2 3 / / Halfords £850

Thoughts?

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  • baser
    baser Posts: 127
    I have the 08 HT pro and its a great bike, it has a better fork, chainset, wheels and finishing kit compared to the 09 team. I do have to admit I prefer the Elixir brakes on the 09 to the Juicy 7's on the 08.

    I am sure you will really enjoy whichever one you get.
  • jmillen
    jmillen Posts: 627
    Also trying to make a similar decision but have the 09 Pro to throw into the mix.

    From what i can see they're very similar spec'd, same colour but I think you'll find the 08 Pro pretty difficult to get hold of unfortunately. Which may mean the 09 Team is the better option for only a slight drop in spe.
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  • bodisgod
    bodisgod Posts: 42
    I've just picked up a 09 Boardman Pro on my Company Cycle2Work scheme. Again top marks to Matt @ Halfords Brislington Bristol.

    I was very impressed with the spec of the 09 Pro. The 08 Pro got a 10/10 from one of the mags, MBR maybe? I also like the colour - white, some will some won't. I already own a Team Carbon Boardman road bike, which I am extremely happy with. The MTB Pro is very very good. It just feels right. Well finished frame, Sram gearing is excellent, I'm used to XT and would say so far my preference would be Sram. Avid brakes are top quality, again superior to the XT's I've been using for a few years now. Ritchey bits are good quality and resonably light. Wheel set is good, sealed cartridge hubs are a nice touch. Even the Ti railed seat is comfortable! I've pimped mine a bit with white mag MG1 platform pedals and some ODI LS 'Peaty' white lock on grips.

    I highly recommend this bike :D

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