Custom Boardman Team Carbon - All black

James Newton
James Newton Posts: 70
edited April 2013 in Your road bikes
2011/12 Boardman Team Carbon Frameset
Shimano 105 Groupset with FSA Gossamer Pro Compact chain set
Fizik Antares
Deda Finishing Kit
Handbuilt 50mm Carbon Clinchers on Novatec hubs, by The Wheelsmith
Elite Cages

The bike is actually for sale now as I've just decided it's time for something new. If you're interested check out the topic in the classifies section: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40090&t=12912777

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  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Looks very nice....I think, why is it soooo far away :-)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    Very nice - put it up against a light background, with a close up shot to do it justice.
  • imsimon
    imsimon Posts: 181
    How much did the wheels cost you if you dont mind me asking?
  • Rigga
    Rigga Posts: 939
    Very nice!
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Time for a close up.
  • James Newton
    James Newton Posts: 70
    letap73 wrote:
    Very nice - put it up against a light background, with a close up shot to do it justice.

    Yeah I'll get another photo up in front of the garage.
    imsimon wrote:
    How much did the wheels cost you if you dont mind me asking?

    From memory, around £850, I think...
  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    James Newton wrote:
    From memory, around £850, I think...

    So the wheels cost you £850 (seems high, btw), but they only represent £100 of the sale value of the bike according to the ad???
  • James Newton
    James Newton Posts: 70
    Imposter wrote:
    James Newton wrote:
    From memory, around £850, I think...

    So the wheels cost you £850 (seems high, btw), but they only represent £100 of the sale value of the bike according to the ad???

    Yep, £850 give or take £10 here or there.

    No, as stated I will be removing the wheels pictured, and putting brand new Bontrager Race wheels on. Or if the buyer prefers, sell without wheels.
  • duckson
    duckson Posts: 961
    Looks great!
    How are you finding the wheels?
    I'm interested in some Wheelsmith 50mm carbon clinchers with their own hubs and Sapim CXRays.
    Cheers, Stu
  • James Newton
    James Newton Posts: 70
    duckson wrote:
    Looks great!
    How are you finding the wheels?
    I'm interested in some Wheelsmith 50mm carbon clinchers with their own hubs and Sapim CXRays.

    This is actually my first pair of deep section carbon wheels, I've only ever had high end aluminium wheels so my thoughts are purely from this wheelset and no comparisons...

    They're pretty responsive, some slight lateral flex under heavy pressure (I'm only 74kg), good weight, pretty bad in heavy crosswinds as you'd expect for a cheap ish carbon clinchers. All in all a decent wheelset. If I had the chance to buy again I'd go for a shallower rim.

    Hope this helps.
  • duckson
    duckson Posts: 961
    Are they the 20mm wide or 24mm wide rims?
    By shallower do you mean the 38mm option?
    Cheers, Stu
  • James Newton
    James Newton Posts: 70
    duckson wrote:
    Are they the 20mm wide or 24mm wide rims?
    By shallower do you mean the 38mm option?

    They're 20/21mm wide. Yeah shallower i.e. 38mm.
  • wellbeloved747
    wellbeloved747 Posts: 406
    Boardman are so underrated
    Twitter-@CyclingInPhotos http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12968905
  • James Newton
    James Newton Posts: 70
    wellbeloved747 wrote:
    Boardman are so underrated

    I agree. This is my second and they're great bikes.
  • James Newton
    James Newton Posts: 70
    Still for sale guys!
  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    put it in the 'for sale' forum, then.
  • James Newton
    James Newton Posts: 70
    Imposter wrote:
    put it in the 'for sale' forum, then.

    I'm not sure if you noticed, but there's a link to my topic in the 'for sale' section... Thanks for your input though.

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