boardman service

smallfishC
smallfishC Posts: 17
edited May 2010 in Road beginners
This is one for anyone that owns a Boardman Road Bike, where do you get it serviced ?

Do you take it to your LBS or take it back to Halfords? Some Halfords stores have a bad reputation but are supposed to have specially trained mechanics for these bikes ?

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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Better off to learn to do stuff yourself - its really easy and a set of allen keys do pretty much everything ? I've had bikes for 30 years and never put it in for service. Check chain for wear, adjust brake cables - that's about all my bike needs !
  • marin_maniac
    marin_maniac Posts: 513
    cougie wrote:
    Better off to learn to do stuff yourself - its really easy and a set of allen keys do pretty much everything ? I've had bikes for 30 years and never put it in for service. Check chain for wear, adjust brake cables - that's about all my bike needs !

    +1
  • Hals1967
    Hals1967 Posts: 231
    +2 DIY with the caveat it's always good to keep on good terms with your trusted LBS ! Get yourself a good bike maintenance book (road bike specific - if that takes your fancy) and plenty of good advice (loads on here 8) ).

    1967 Engine
  • batch78
    batch78 Posts: 1,320
    +3 My Boardmans never been back to Halfords and only been spoken of in an lbs.

    There really isn't much on a bike that is beyond an average joes capability of fixing or adjusting, few tools and the internet plus occasionally some patience is all thats required.
  • smallfishC
    smallfishC Posts: 17
    thanks for the feedback, I guess my problem is I just dont have the confidence to make adjustments :oops:

    What books would you recommend for a beginner and how much do you need to spend on tools to get started ?

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