Boardman Comp v Boardman Team

christiannorman

I think i'm down to a straight choice between the Boardman HT Comp (http://www.boardmanbikes.com/mtb/ht_comp.html £650) or the HT Team (http://www.boardmanbikes.com/mtb/ht_team.html £850) and wondered what peoples thoughts were on the two.

I ride XC with DH and want to do more tech but nothing ridiculous, i ride mostly places like on Exmoor, Cardinhan Woods, Poldice Valley etc..

I know the Team has better spec but does it have £200 worth?

Thanks for the help.

supersonic

I don't think it is worth the extra - the performance of the parts aren't much better (especially the fork), but it is 1.8lbs lighter.

I'd save the money and get some lighter, better tyres.

Coolnick

I'd save the money and get some lighter, better tyres.

Out of interest, what tyres would you recommend to replace the Conti MK2 with?

supersonic

The same, but in black chilli or RS spec with kevlar beading.

Coolnick

Seem quite pricey, but found them here?

http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a47028 ... =en&cr=GBP

How would Bontrager XR4 or Specialized Purgatory compare for example?

mrmonkfinger

christiannorman wrote:

I ride XC with DH and want to do more tech but nothing ridiculous

Just FYI, "DH" is the ridiculous stuff.

Conti black chilli tyres are very good, in my limited experience of them.

christiannorman

mrmonkfinger wrote:

christiannorman wrote:

I ride XC with DH and want to do more tech but nothing ridiculous

Just FYI, "DH" is the ridiculous stuff.

Conti black chilli tyres are very good, in my limited experience of them.

The older i get the more ridiculous they look!

christiannorman

supersonic wrote:

The same, but in black chilli or RS spec with kevlar beading.

Thanks for all your help, i'll be getting the comp now and appreciate all of your advice.

ElliesDad

I changed the stock tyres on my Boardman Comp for Panaracer XC Fire Pro's, the wire bead version though. It seemed like a different bike when I put them on, the stock MK's were really squirmy on the trail! The Panaracers also roll well on tarmac. You can't beat them price wise.

bowden769

I got schwalbe rapid robs on my comp. can't fault them yet

cooldad

I have round rubbery things on all my bikes. Thoroughly recommend them.