CX Cross Help

gazza1000

Hi guys,

Recently bought a new CX Team from Halfords for my daily commute. Just a couple of things I'm hoping you guys will be good enough to help me with:

1. The CX cross has been recalled for 'minor cosmetic damage - Halfords call centre were a bit vague on this but called my local store who said they will exchange the frame when they have new stock. When ever that will be? Not sure what my rights are on this. Link here: http://www.cyclenews.info/halfords-reca ... ross-bike/

2. I plan on keeping the bike and would like slimmer tyres currents are 37s was wondering if I will get away with 28s on the bike? I commute through a large park with lots of leaves and very bumpy ground. Was a bit tasty for my last road bike that was pretty tired after a couple of years through it.

These looked a bargain: http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/TYV ... wired_tyre

Thanks in advance for your help.

veronese68

Hello,
Take a look in the Commuting Chat forum there is a long thread about the Boardman CX.
Regarding tyres I was told the Randonneur PROs roll a lot better due to the higher thread count.
I've got the Randonneur PRO Cross in 32mm. Roll well enough on roads and have enough grip on the trails that I use. Bit skittish on wet grass and mud, but so is everything short of a full on knobbly.

gazza1000

Cheers for the tip will have a look

The Rookie

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't do a recall for minor cosmetic damage, it may be a minor cosmetic issue (paint missing a certain area during spraying maybe) - but that isn't damage. But then this is Halfords, the description may not actually reflect the reality anyway!