Hello, I'm back out of retirement!

mikydisco

Hi Everyone,

This is my 1st post so please go easy!

I’ve recently got back into the Roadbike scene after a 7 year hiatus (2 kids and an old house to do up!).

Been running on a Boardman Road Sport (yes, I know!) and clocking up 150KMs a week.

The once latent velo bug has returned. I forgot how much it made me happy.

I’m rather taken by the Boardman technical approach to frame design so...............

I’ve just acquired a Boardman(yes, I know!) Road Pro Carbon 2011 F&F’s in the box, new old stock.

Planning on building this up ready for next spring to run for the season and then sell on as I ultimately want an alchemists mix of exotic metals to be my dream bike to run for years till I keel over!

Anyway, back to the Pro Road Carbon;

I’m looking for people’s opinions in terms of what I should spec on this frame;

Group set
Rims and all other wheel type stuff
Tyres
Bars
Seat & Post
Headset

Budget is about not going crazy, but I want a responsive, good looking machine to keep that smile on my face. After hauling the 24LB Boardman Sport up and down North Wales for the past season, I deserve the right to ‘lighten up' somewhat!

Here’s the review of the bike when it was launched;
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... n-11-42902

Thanks

trek_dan

Assuming you want to buy new and keep costs low;
Tiagra 10 speed groupset (about £300)
Planet X AL30 wheels (£150)
Vittoria Rubino 2's (£7 each)
Finishing kit bars, stem, post - Deda Zero 1 (£60 for the lot)
Headset - Cane Creek is cheap and will do the job

Usually buy my stuff from either Merlin or Ribble as they seem to have best deals on.

Bobbinogs

Why not take each component and then stick it in the search feature? Wheels will have a few hits

The key point for most things will be budget and usage.

Proz

Hello

How you getting on with your bike build.
Did you get the required headset ? ( asked via email )

Cant wait for the pics .

Mark