Boardman Pro '09 Hardtail...*New Pics Page 7*

jmillen

Well at long last I picked up my '09 Boardman Pro after work this evening. Have't finished putting it together properly yet,. but thought I'd take some pics and get them on here whilst the weather is nice and its nice and clean. Apologies for the size of the pics...came out bigger than I thought. Spec under the pics















Spec

Chainset: Truvativ Stylo GXP 44/32/22T
Forks: Rock Shox Reba Race, 100mm travel, Motion Control damping, external floodgate & lockout
Frame-: Ultralight super butted race spec aluminium
Headset: FSA Orbit with cartridge bearings
Hubs: Sealed bearings
Brakes: Avid Elixir R carbon hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors
Rear Mech: SRAM X0
Front Mech: SRAM X9
Gear Shifters: SRAM X9
Handle Bars: Ritchey Pro
Rims: Ritchey WCS
Stem: Ritchey Pro
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro
Tyres: Continental Speed King
Saddle: Cboardman, Cromo rails
Pedals: Wellgo

As always, comments & questions more than welcome...

kopite1979

seen one of them at delamere forrest, stunning looking thing

JxL

Looks amazing, although I would seriously consider dropping down the stem by a few spacers and putting them on top, or cutting down the steerer tube. The handlebars are already quite high risers so it wount do any justice for climbing up hills!

P.S swap the QR on the front wheel so it protects the rebound adjuster

jmillen

Thanks, and thanks for the advice I'll get on to that tomorrow.

Still need to play around with the brakes, gears etc yet but I'm in no rush. Prefer to do it properly and get it right than be out and about and find I've *&^(& something up

Si78

Lovely bike mate, enjoy it

Si

bigdavevw

I like them bikes 8)

jmillen

Thanks, I intend to !

All set up properly today so I'll venture out on it tomorrow hopefully, looks like this weather is in until at least then.

Just reading the Reba manual now to check that they're set up properly for my weight etc etc

JxL

jmillen wrote:

Thanks, I intend to !

All set up properly today so I'll venture out on it tomorrow hopefully, looks like this weather is in until at least then.

Just reading the Reba manual now to check that they're set up properly for my weight etc etc

Don't worry too much about the set up of the forks, I leave it at 95psi positive and 105 psi negative. I weigh 65kg ish, and found this set up to be nice.

check the pressure once a month or so. Also use teflon based oil lube to clean the stanchions (around the seals), but after you apply it and pump the forks few times, wipe off the forks clean.

jmillen

Well went out on my first ride today on the new machine...48 miles and loved every second of it !

Its so light, and the gears are excellent. Brakes need a bit of time to bed in, but thats not a problem. Definitely going to need to change the saddle though, ouch ! :shock:

I was a bit worried that the Speed Kings wouldn't take some of the "bumpier" parts of my ride, but everything seemed okay, and so fast on the semi-tarmac'd stuff.

Thanks JxL, I'll need to sort myself out a pump next...

renno555

I was looking at one of these the other day and thought the saddle looked like a razor blade lol.

Si78

jmillen wrote:

Well went out on my first ride today on the new machine...48 miles and loved every second of it !

Its so light, and the gears are excellent. Brakes need a bit of time to bed in, but thats not a problem. Definitely going to need to change the saddle though, ouch ! :shock:

I was a bit worried that the Speed Kings wouldn't take some of the "bumpier" parts of my ride, but everything seemed okay, and so fast on the semi-tarmac'd stuff.

Thanks JxL, I'll need to sort myself out a pump next...

Glad u enjoyed it! Im soooo jealous lol

And yes, the saddles are torture! I keep thinking that my bum will get used to it, but im afraid it wont might invest in a charge spoon saddle...lots of people say they r comfy.

Si

2tired2ride

What, no I love those saddles! I have one on my hybrid and it has a nice amount of flex. It may be just the angle you have got the saddle at. From the pictures the saddle looks a little nose up for my liking. Just wait and see and give it some adjustment. Plus you have the ti rail version as you have the pro, so it's fairly lightish.

adb1006

jmillen wrote:

Well went out on my first ride today on the new machine...48 miles and loved every second of it !

Its so light, and the gears are excellent. Brakes need a bit of time to bed in, but thats not a problem. Definitely going to need to change the saddle though, ouch ! :shock:

I was a bit worried that the Speed Kings wouldn't take some of the "bumpier" parts of my ride, but everything seemed okay, and so fast on the semi-tarmac'd stuff.

Thanks JxL, I'll need to sort myself out a pump next...

If you've got a decent-ish track pump - CRC do an adapter thing for about £5 which enables you to use it as a shock pump. I've got a Joe Blow track pump and this adapter works a treat.

jmillen

It got a bit dirty :x

Just thought I'd post a few more piccies for those interested....Anyone thinking of getting one of these, but not quite sure....just do it....you really won't be disappointed. The shifting and forks are worth their weight in gold.

Doctor Gonzo

That's a lovely looking bike. Looks awesome in white.

Enjoy

carbonfibre

Boardman have done a fine job. Like them a lot.

alexclaber

Just got one of these myself! Very lovely, first proper test will happen this weekend.

Alex

daniel_owen_uk

Great bike but I just can't convince myself that the grey chainrings don't ruin it, I know I am being picky and the spec is brilliant. From any angle where I can't see the chainrings it looks great

jmillen

Well I went to Cann Woods yesterday evening (those of you in and around Plymouth etc would probably know where I mean), and my current tyres (Speedkings) were useless

Soooo, out I ventured this morning and returned with these.....I was a bit unsure to start with, but they're growing on me now....comments welcome

Stoo61

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....not sure. I think they could well grow on me too but....ach i dunno.

See when I get a proper job....do you want to have a "pimped Boardman competition"? haha! (Im only half joking)

Si78

Look ok, and if they do the job, even better!

Out of interest what other colour sidewalls do they come in?

jmillen

I saw them in either Blue, Red, Yellow and I think they may have had plain black, but I did want a bit of colour on mine and thought blue was probably a good one to go for (also because alot of my other kit is pretty much exactly the same colour blue (gloves, jacket etc)

Edit: Not only that, I've just noticed they almost match the Blue from the Richey Pro graphics

Si78

yeah good choice! I was just looking at mine and thinking about the blue ritchey logo 8)

Let us know how the tyres cope off-road.
To be honest, the Maxxis tyres on mine aint too bad, but I just like buying stuff lol

I just got a black Charge Spoon saddle (very comfy, and I would recommend it!), and some Lizard Skins Northshore lock-on handlebar grips (again, very comfy and grippy).

Da Mighty Chicken

jmillen wrote:

Well I went to Cann Woods yesterday evening (those of you in and around Plymouth etc would probably know where I mean), and my current tyres (Speedkings) were useless

Soooo, out I ventured this morning and returned with these.....I was a bit unsure to start with, but they're growing on me now....comments welcome

Nice, I like it, takes a double look but it adds a mark of individuality to it

daniel_owen_uk

Same tyres as on my specialized, so you are preaching to the converted

Clivee

Did someone mention a Boardman bling competition ??

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss264/Clivee-album/

jmillen

Oooo, interesting, gone down the gold route huh....Liking that

I'm going to go down the blue route and see where it takes me...

Come on Si78 and Stoo61, you can join in

gcwebbyuk

Very nice bike - great spec for the price too!

Not sure on the tyres though... shame you can't get them with white walls!

jmillen

Do we think there is enough white on the bike already without this for example?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ritchey-WCS-Riser-Bar-90mm-Stem-Wet-White-New_W0QQitemZ260355821991QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item3c9e6a91a7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1688%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Any other suggestions for possible upgrades / blingness always welcome

Whytepeak

jmillen wrote:

Do we think there is enough white on the bike already without this for example?

There is never enough white on a white bike

jmillen

Well its either that or go down the Ritchey WCS Carbon route....