2010 Boardman Team FS

d3matt

Had my bike quite a few months now and done some upgrading, so time to post some pics.



Upgrades:

Stem: 70mm Ritchey WCS 4-Axis 44 stem
Bars: Ritchey WCS Rizer 31.8mm, 660mm wide
Grips: Ergon GP1 small
Seatpost clamp: Hope quick release, 34.9mm
Saddle: Charge Spoon, cro-mo rails
Rear shifter: : SRAM X9 9-speed 2010 (was X7)
Cable outers: Shimano XTR outers on rear gear cable
Cassette: SRAM PG990 11-32T pink 2010, 271g. (was SRAM PG950, 365g)
Jockey wheels: KCNC jockey wheels, ceramic bearing versions
Chain: SRAM PC991 cross step chain (was Shimano HG73)
Pedals: Time Roc Atac
Tyres: Bontrager Mud X (was Continental Speed King)
Mudguards: Cycraguard twin set, in metallic grey. Also use a MuckyNutz Bender Fender 2.0, but take it off when really muddy as it makes the mud clog up around the front fork.

MountainMonster

Very nice- except for 2 parts. Both just personal preference for me.

1st- The plastic ring is still on the back of the casette. Super turn off.
2nd- The ergo grips, I personally hate them, but if you get on with them, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

I'm a huge fan of the Boardmans, been enjoying the riding so far?

Stoo61

How are those ergo grips? Did you buy them because you had issues with hand pain?

Ive got a Team HT and the rattling on fast descents hurts my knuckles ALOT.

d3matt

The Ergon grips are extremely good. I really appreciated how good the other day when I briefly rode my mates bike with conventional grips.
The ergonomic grips take a while to get used too. It took about five rides before I was comfortable with them. The key is to have them horizontal and not tilting upwards. I'll never go back to normal round grips again.

And as you'll see on many posts on the forum, most people recommend using the small size rather than the large.

GT_Dave

I have the 2011/12 Boarman team FS and love it! I notice you have covered your rear suspension with inner tube, is this a normal method for stopping crud getting in there? Ive never seen it before!

Also your seat post clamp is upside down! I know its not important and doesn't affect the function at all but I am that anally retentive that it would irritate me to death! : )

d3matt

GT_Dave wrote:

I have the 2011/12 Boarman team FS and love it! I notice you have covered your rear suspension with inner tube, is this a normal method for stopping crud getting in there? Ive never seen it before!

I'd forgotten that I did that last winter. Yes, it worked well for keeping the crud off. Not done it this winter though.

GT_Dave wrote:

Also your seat post clamp is upside down! I know its not important and doesn't affect the function at all but I am that anally retentive that it would irritate me to death! : )

Not noticed. I will change that as it will annoy me now.