Boardman Comp Large

Phinx
Phinx Posts: 297
edited December 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hey everyone,

I need some advice on whether the following set-up is worth £300. I have been bike-less for over a year now and it has been a torture to say the least. Funds are limited so I am turning to used bike. I found this upgraded Boardman:


Forks - Rock shox Revelation Dual air 140 travel
Wheel set - Alex rim / Brand x hub
Bars Answer 788mm
Crankset - FSA (FSA Moto)- with black sapphire rings
Chain Newish KTM
Cassette Newish Sram
ShiftersSram x5
Front derailleur - Sram x5
Rear derailleur - Sram x7
Front break - Shimano Deore
Rear break - Avid Elixer
Seat -Superstar new
Stem - Superstar short stem
Pedals - Nukeproof
Tyres - New bontrager rear and baron front

What do you think? Is it worth a bit of haggling and a 2 hour trip each way?
Giant Yukon FX3

Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Well the upgrades aren't really adding much value, and the forks are unsuitable for the frame, very much depends on age and condition, but unless it's pretty good it is £50 overpriced and you need to budget a fork swap for something more suitable. How old is it?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Phinx
    Phinx Posts: 297
    Well according to the guy its a 2010/11 frame, with no dents or any physical damage minus a few paint chips.
    Giant Yukon FX3
  • tarbot18
    tarbot18 Posts: 531
    edited December 2013
    Id say its worth every penny if not heavily used and whats wrong with the forks ?

    It comes with 130mm forks another 10mm wont make any difference and they are great forks !
    The family that rides together stays together !

    Boardman Comp 29er 2013

    Whyte T129s 2014 viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12965414&p=18823801&hilit=whyte+t129s#p18823801

    Road Scott speedster s50 2011
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I'm pretty sure the 2010 had 100mm travel.
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  • tarbot18
    tarbot18 Posts: 531
    Your right brain fart time im thinking of the full suss version doh, those forks are ott then ...........
    The family that rides together stays together !

    Boardman Comp 29er 2013

    Whyte T129s 2014 viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12965414&p=18823801&hilit=whyte+t129s#p18823801

    Road Scott speedster s50 2011
  • Phinx
    Phinx Posts: 297
    The forks aren't stock. It originally came with 120mm Recons.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Then it isn't a 2010, which had 100mm Recon. 2011 came with an Epicon.
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  • Phinx
    Phinx Posts: 297
    From the comments, I get the impression that 140mm is an overkill in this case.
    Giant Yukon FX3
  • Phinx
    Phinx Posts: 297
    So is it safe to say i should stay away from this pick? I am a bit out of the loop at the moment in terms of what is better so any advice is greatly appreciated.
    Giant Yukon FX3
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Impossible to say until you've either seen the bike, or got proper information.
    Sounds like a possible mongrel.
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