2011 Boardman FS Team (updated pics added)

Rich9

Finally after much-ado with our friends at Halfords, I picked it up today. Apparently its not even officially out on sale until sometime in May. Been out for a quick blast and all seems good, bar a few minor set-up tweaks. Already changed pedals to Acid Green V8's and the seat pin to a Hope QR seat clamp





Spec lifted from Boardman website as follows:

Size: Medium
Colour: Metallic Storm Grey
Frame: Lightweight alloy triple butted 130mm linkage design with full smooth welding

Fork: Rock Shox Sector TK, 130mm, 15mm axle, tapered steerer, adjustable damping, lock out
Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch R

Shifters: SRAM X7 2x10 speed
Front Mech: SRAM X7 2x10
Rear Mech: SRAM X7 10 speed
Brakes: Avid Elixir 3
Chainset: FSA Comet 2x10 42x27T
Cassette: SRAM PG1050
Chain: KMC X10
Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo

Rims: Mavic XM317
Hubs: Formula Disc
Tyres: Continental MTN King 2.2

Handlebars: cboardman
Stem: cboardman (got an Easton Vice tucked away for when I get some bars to match)
Headset: FSA integrated
Seatpost: cboardman
Saddle: cboardman
Pedals: DMR V8's Acid Green
Computer: Cateye Velo Wireless

Supposedly weighs in at 29.5lb. Does seem a tad lighter than my old Cube HT

97th choice

What's the ride position like? I love my team fs but it's not something I pick out when I'm planning on heading downhill at all.

andy46

i love the new boardmans, sweet bike

Rich9

riding position isnt too bad. Managed a set of steps in the woods without issue. Stem is a tad high though, but will be soon fettled by moving a couple of the spacers, and I think I might try moving the bars a bit further forward too.

Only had 1/2 hour out tonight but it flies. 2x10 set up feels nice but SRAM shifters will take some getting used to, with the down shift being a click in the other direction

97th choice

Hate your pedals BTW.

Rich9

97th choice wrote:

Hate your pedals BTW.

Mmm, I think white might have been a better choice!

Valy

Looks really nice, Wonder ow the large side would suit me...

Wankleburr

they look more sexy in your pics than others ive seen were still awaiting for that one at work. headoffice are shrugging shoulders saying there are none about to send to our store which sucks how does it ride or different terrain ?

Rich9

I got lucky I guess in managing to get one. I bought the shop bike only to find it had a dent in the frame. Halfords were then obliged to replace it. I had to wait a couple if weeks fir a replacement. Apparently halfords HQ had about 10 stashed away.

I've only ridden it for about a mile but seems decent. Smooth on road and tackling woodland steps and tree roots with ease. Going out tomorrow for a better go

lillywhite79

Nice bike mate, I quite like the pedals and the paint will wear off in time anyway

heez29

Wankleburr wrote:

they look more sexy in your pics than others ive seen were still awaiting for that one at work. headoffice are shrugging shoulders saying there are none about to send to our store which sucks how does it ride or different terrain ?

Our store has a few...

Rich9

Did a few miles on the local trails this afternoon, and I have to say it rides pretty sweet. Feels light, fast and agile. Quite impressed with the Mountain Kings. Roll well and handle everythng I chucked at them. Trails were very dry and dusty though.
However, I find the cable routing a bit of a pain. They run under the downtube leaving no room for my Crudcatcher

Rich9

Oh.. and the 2x10 drivetrain is spot on.

j96_2

This is really nice, been looking at em myself but, how'd you get it so soon? wasnt supposed to be coming out til this month? :P

Briggo

Rich9 wrote:

I find the cable routing a bit of a pain. They run under the downtube leaving no room for my Crudcatcher

Really? The cabling runs under my stumpy but still get a crudcatcher on without problems, the crud has that nice indent in the centre for it.

Bike looks real nice, I was looking at the FS's in Halfords last night, look real good. Ordered a Boardman Pro HT after a test in the shop, the spec for the money is amazing and they look so good.

chedabob

Rich9 wrote:

Did a few miles on the local trails this afternoon, and I have to say it rides pretty sweet. Feels light, fast and agile. Quite impressed with the Mountain Kings. Roll well and handle everythng I chucked at them. Trails were very dry and dusty though.
However, I find the cable routing a bit of a pain. They run under the downtube leaving no room for my Crudcatcher

Buy a MuckyNutz Bender Fender.

That cable routing drives me nuts on my Fury. Gear cables keep getting wedged in between the crown and the bottom cup.

chrisjnr19

MMMMMM SWEET,
I wasn't so sure about the new boardmans, but I reckon this has convinced me...
(tbh, I''m still good with the old ones though, as you can see ^^ :P)
I think what is needed now is a blingy set of tyres, and some lovely green RaceFace Strafe grips...

Rich9

j96_2 wrote:

This is really nice, been looking at em myself but, how'd you get it so soon? wasnt supposed to be coming out til this month? :P

long story. Been bugging my local Halfords to try and get me one, without success, so called into Huddersfield branch on the off chance. They had one on display! Said I'd have it there and then (voucher was in the car outside). Mechanic set it all up for me and I took it. Got it home and then noticed a dent in top tube!! :x took it straight back, but was told 6-10 weeks for another.... After huffing and puffing and finding out the Halfords HQ had 10 stashed away the agreed to get me a replacement the following week. It didnt tun up, but appeared the week after. I think a few places are starting to get them now. It needs to go back though as front brake is not very good, reckon it needs bleeding

97th choice

Halfords in Belfast has one in, looks nice. The frame is sweet. Badly set up as usual though.

Rich9

97th choice wrote:

Halfords in Belfast has one in, looks nice. The frame is sweet. Badly set up as usual though.

Mmm. I need to take mine back. Front brake is dreadful, and there seems to be some play in the forks stanchions. Nice bike but not having a great time with Halfords TBH

chrisga

Looks very smart! Think this will be the best selling bike of the year if Halfords get their shit together.

kaytronika

Agreed, looks awesome.
I even like the pedals.

Rich9

chrisga wrote:

Looks very smart! Think this will be the best selling bike of the year if Halfords get their shoot together.

Just remember who was here first

Rich9

Just ordered these


Wouldnt want to be out done by Liilywhite

The Northern Monkey

Very cool

Had a good few looks at the FS!

Rich9

New bits added- Cateye Velo and Bender Fender, and a Bonty bottle cage


And finally got it mucky this aft

Rich9

Got a parcel from Superstar at the weekend; expected it to be some nice lime green grips, but the jiffy bag looked a little flat. Opened it up to reveal a pair of red brake pads and some Haribo for some guy who lives in Stornaway :?
So I ate the spice, sent them a rather nice email and sent them back on Monday.
But still no grips as yet

j96_2

Halfords are lame! I got my vengeance from the one in york and they were fine, the bike was set up perfect but my mate bought a kraken from the store in pontefract and the service was dreadful and the bike wasnt set up well whatsoever! There were some cable clips missing, the guy couldn't be bothered to put any on so he said 'just put a cable tie on'. The gear cables weren't connected. They took it off display, and instead of fitting new pedals, they took a pair off a gt agressor that was on display and fitted them! sometimes they are dire!

Rich9

Updates - Superstar lock-ons and Nobby Nic 2.25s added


Just need to find time to ride the damn thing!

chrisjnr19

Could I ask, where you got your Nics from?
and how much they were :P

Rich9

chrisjnr19 wrote:

Could I ask, where you got your Nics from?
and how much they were :P

On-One. £23.50 each