Lapierre Tecnic 700 OR Boardman Team?

geocalico
geocalico Posts: 2
edited January 2011 in MTB buying advice
Since I doubt anyone has test-ridden both of these bikes and made direct comparisons, I'm not expecting a comprehensive reply SO, maybe you could just make recommend based the reputation of each brand, and the spec maybe?

Both have similarities (price, weight, spec) but the Boardman wins on spec (I believe) with better forks for example (Reba compared with Toras on the Lapierre). The Boardman also has SRAM, Truvativ and Richey components, whilst there is way too much Shimano Deore on the Lapierre.

BUT I like the look of the Lapierre and I can't bring myself to buy a Boardman from Halfords. It would be like buying shoes from Clarks!!!

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  • d3matt
    d3matt Posts: 510
    Stop being a brand snob. The Boardman's have great components for the money. The problem with Boardmans is not the bikes, it's the retailer.

    I'll get my shoes....Clarks of course.
    Riding this Boardman Team FS 2010. Also trying my first blog.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    Test ride them both and buy whichever fits best.

    Don't be a shameless bargain hunter.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Boardman Team is far, far better value. And an award winning bike.
    GT ZASKAR CARBON TEAM

    VOODOO CANZO

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  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    the boardman wins hands down on spec, pretty much cant beat it,
    but that said, you may sit on it and find it doesnt suit so as ride_whenever said, Test them both! the lapierre's a Very nice bike,
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
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  • bellys
    bellys Posts: 456
    boardman all the way :lol: for get the retaler...
    you could get a bike from a local shop and service might be crap...

    if clarks sold the shoe you want at the price you want would you still walk past the window :roll:
  • mikeyj28
    mikeyj28 Posts: 754
    It is a simple choice.....


    Get the BOARDMAN!!! Much better spec.
    Constantly trying to upgrade my parts.It is a long road ahead as things are so expensive for little gain. n+1 is always the principle in my mind.
  • d3matt
    d3matt Posts: 510
    2011 Boardmans will be available in independent bike shops this year. Sub £2,000 bike will still be in Halfords, but the new premium models, up to £5,000, will be available independently.
    That should give the brand some more credibility amongst the bike snobs.
    Riding this Boardman Team FS 2010. Also trying my first blog.
  • mastermosher
    mastermosher Posts: 233
    was set on aBoardman until I sat on it. The medium was toom small and the large to big. Ended up spending a bit more ands bought a Scott. Always worth testing first.
    I don't mind what they say... as long as they say its enormous
  • jordigym
    jordigym Posts: 2
    Hi mate ,

    I have both bikes ( The Lapierre I have it for 2 years and I really love it ) and I will be honest with you but I love both.They are very different bikes if you get it from standard ! I feel a lot better racing bike the Lapierre but I think changing the tyres,seat and handlebar in the Boardman I will have a different opinion.The tyres in the boardman are crap !!! honestly !!! the handlebar for my personal opinion to long !! Anyway if you need any info please let me know !!
  • Stoo61
    Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
    Can vouch for the Team, 2 years in, just into some serious replacement and upgrading. I happen to think my bike looks the bee's bendy bits.
    THE Boardman
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    Humble but Defiant Roadie

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