Hello all!! New Bike (Pic) and new to cycling!!!

chrisrandall1984

Hello everyone,

Forum seems great, have been lurking in back ground doing some reading but thought its time to post up and say "Hi"

Just picked up a bargain Boardman Hybrid Pro (on special offer at £850) from local Halfords and starting to notch up the miles.

No issues with the bike as yet, love it and really enjoying the riding.



Been doing some reading regarding winter prep and going to attempt to get the bike sorted and ready for the bad weather/salt. Got my eye on some SKS gaurds!!

Any other recommendations??

I commute daily (2-3 miles) but mainly ride for fitness in the AM before work. Currently doing a 10 mile route in Essex and will be slowly increasing this over the coming weeks.

simonhead

Great bike for commuting. When the tyres go stick something a bit harder on, alternatively swap them out now and keep them as spares. There are loads of posts about set up for winter (lights, clothing etc) just have a good read.

Mikey23

Nice, is that your back garden?

chrisrandall1984

Cheers simon, I have been doign loads of reading and think im all set. Just ordered a set of SKS gaurds and got some other bits sorted.

Mikey - lol, i wish, is just a stock pic of my bike as i hadnt uploaded any just yet!!!

chrisrandall1984

Any suggestions on tyres?

littledove44

Awesome bike. So well manufactured that it stands up all on its own without falling over.

shortcuts

chrisrandall1984 wrote:

Any suggestions on tyres?

When I bought my bike, same as yours, I swapped before delivery to Schwalbe Marathon Plus.

chrisrandall1984

shortcuts wrote:

chrisrandall1984 wrote:

Any suggestions on tyres?

When I bought my bike, same as yours, I swapped before delivery to Schwalbe Marathon Plus.

Cheers mate, I was also advised to give these a try by my LBS