Boardman replacement wheels after crash
uberkraaft
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I had an argument with a Renault at a T-junction last week while on a night ride. I'm riding a 2010 Boardman Road Comp ... I got off pretty lightly but the front wheel is a right-off. Ideally, I'd want to replace it like for like but I'm guessing that's a no go.
I was going to replace with a Cosmic Elite 2011 which is pretty similar looking but those lovely folks at Evans sent me a 2010 which I'm now having to send back - Which has caused me to reconsider just replacing the front wheel, I'm not sure I'll be happy with mismatched wheels(!).
I have an absolute top budget of £250 for a wheelset - firstly, is it worth spending that on a new set (nearly half the cost of the bike). What would you guys recommend - I've been looking at Aksiums & Cosmics cos the colour scheme is right
Finally, the rear wheel on the Boardman is off-set/asymmetrical ... is that something I have to consider when buying a new wheel set? Any pointers appreciated.
Oh yeah, in terms of use, if it's relavent, I only use it for 30-50mile weekly rides at the moment but I'll be upping that next year and using it for some longer organised rides.
Thanks in advance
Matt
I was going to replace with a Cosmic Elite 2011 which is pretty similar looking but those lovely folks at Evans sent me a 2010 which I'm now having to send back - Which has caused me to reconsider just replacing the front wheel, I'm not sure I'll be happy with mismatched wheels(!).
I have an absolute top budget of £250 for a wheelset - firstly, is it worth spending that on a new set (nearly half the cost of the bike). What would you guys recommend - I've been looking at Aksiums & Cosmics cos the colour scheme is right
Finally, the rear wheel on the Boardman is off-set/asymmetrical ... is that something I have to consider when buying a new wheel set? Any pointers appreciated.
Oh yeah, in terms of use, if it's relavent, I only use it for 30-50mile weekly rides at the moment but I'll be upping that next year and using it for some longer organised rides.
Thanks in advance
Matt
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Dont the Boardman's come with Mavics as standard?40 mph in a 30 zone officer? nah, I've only been out for the last 5 minutes !!0
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Not the 2010 ... they're Ritchey Pro http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/boardman/r ... 2010/specs0
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Do you mean the rear wheel rim is asymmetric? (My RS10 rear is like that)
Doesn't matter if the replacement has a symmetrical rim; the wheel will still be dished so that the rim is central0 -
keef66 - Thanks, so there's no compatibility issue I need to worry about then?0
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For a rear wheel the only thing to check is that it's got the appropriate freehub, ie Shimano or Campag type, cos if you've got a campag cassette and you buy a Shimano wheel, you're buggered, and vice versa.0
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keef66 wrote:For a rear wheel the only thing to check is that it's got the appropriate freehub, ie Shimano or Campag type, cos if you've got a campag cassette and you buy a Shimano wheel, you're buggered, and vice versa.
Yep, thanks - gotcha
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