Boardman Road Comp

joenobody
joenobody Posts: 563
edited July 2011 in Your road bikes
Here's my recent cyclescam purchase:

boardman.JPG

Not been out on it much due to other commitments but hoping to change that, with a view to getting in to multi-sport events next year.

It's totally standard for now, besides having removed the reflectors. Have some Look pedals to add and a pair of dhb R1s to go with them.

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  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    I like that colour way.
  • joenobody
    joenobody Posts: 563
    Thanks. I have to say that it did influence my decision a little - it's almost a shame to ruin the look by sitting on it. I just need to sort out complimentary cycling gear... :wink: 8)
  • croutledge
    croutledge Posts: 50
    Snap

    IMAG0377.jpg

    Not a very good photo, will take a better one soon.

    Bought mine on Sunday and done a couple 16 milers on it already and loving it. I have some SPD-SL pedals for it as soon as i get some shoes. Need to let the funds recoup a little unless i find a decent cheap used pair or bargain new pair. My saddle bag and computer should be on this Wednesday so all set for some more miles now.
    Boardman Road Comp - http://goo.gl/lPSkG
  • joenobody
    joenobody Posts: 563
    Nice 8)

    I got my shoes and pedals off eBay - shoes, pedals, and cleats for £45!!
  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908
    jayzuss whats the size of the gear on the cassette?
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • croutledge
    croutledge Posts: 50
    JoeNobody wrote:
    Nice 8)

    I got my shoes and pedals off eBay - shoes, pedals, and cleats for £45!!

    Been looking on the bay for some shoes but not a lot in my size really. I usually hover around 7 - 7.5 UK for normal everyday shoes.
    Boardman Road Comp - http://goo.gl/lPSkG
  • croutledge
    croutledge Posts: 50
    mididoctors wrote:
    jayzuss whats the size of the gear on the cassette?

    The front says 50/34T and the rear is this i think.

    http://www.sram.com/sram/road/products/ ... 0-cassette

    Mmm looking now not sure that link will help. How do i find out?
    Boardman Road Comp - http://goo.gl/lPSkG
  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908
    croutledge wrote:
    mididoctors wrote:
    jayzuss whats the size of the gear on the cassette?

    The front says 50/34T and the rear is this i think.

    http://www.sram.com/sram/road/products/ ... 0-cassette

    Mmm looking now not sure that link will help. How do i find out?

    count the teeth :lol:

    looks larger than 30 perhaps 32?

    link says 11-32
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • croutledge
    croutledge Posts: 50
    mididoctors wrote:

    count the teeth :lol:

    looks larger than 30 perhaps 32?

    link says 11-32

    Well that took some doing...cleaned my hands before i types as well.

    Not really it is printed on each one. It is indeed 11-32.
    Boardman Road Comp - http://goo.gl/lPSkG
  • jswba
    jswba Posts: 491
    Sram Apex?
  • croutledge
    croutledge Posts: 50
    jswba wrote:
    Sram Apex?

    Yes the shifters and rear mech are.
    Boardman Road Comp - http://goo.gl/lPSkG
  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908
    actually its probably a good idea to have such a low gear on an intro bike....
    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • Steve_b77
    Steve_b77 Posts: 1,680
    Nice,

    Do agree that's a massive rear cassette, heard good things about the Apex - hey if it's good enough for Bertie :wink:
  • joenobody
    joenobody Posts: 563
    croutledge wrote:
    JoeNobody wrote:
    Nice 8)

    I got my shoes and pedals off eBay - shoes, pedals, and cleats for £45!!

    Been looking on the bay for some shoes but not a lot in my size really. I usually hover around 7 - 7.5 UK for normal everyday shoes.

    I think I got lucky...
  • croutledge
    croutledge Posts: 50
    I think you did. Not much going at nice price at the moment
    Boardman Road Comp - http://goo.gl/lPSkG

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