Boardnan AiR 9.8

Hi there lads just thought I'd post a quick review of my latest ride... The Boardman AiR 9.8
...But first here are a few juicy pic's



Here's the current spec:
Frame: Boardman AiR 9.8
Groupset: Full Sram Red 10 Speed 2013
Wheelset: Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubulars 2013
Saddle: fizik antares 00 (Arione In The Picture)
Headset: FSA Semi-Integrated Carbon + Carbon Spacers
Stem: Zipp Service Course SL
Bars: Zipp Service Course SL
Bar Tape: Fizik Performance Tacky Black
Tyres: Vittoria Corsa EVO CX
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace Spd-Sl 9000
Computer: Garmin Edge 810
And yes I'll try and include some pics without the bottles and saddlebag :oops:
...But first here are a few juicy pic's




Here's the current spec:
Frame: Boardman AiR 9.8
Groupset: Full Sram Red 10 Speed 2013
Wheelset: Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubulars 2013
Saddle: fizik antares 00 (Arione In The Picture)
Headset: FSA Semi-Integrated Carbon + Carbon Spacers
Stem: Zipp Service Course SL
Bars: Zipp Service Course SL
Bar Tape: Fizik Performance Tacky Black
Tyres: Vittoria Corsa EVO CX
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace Spd-Sl 9000
Computer: Garmin Edge 810
And yes I'll try and include some pics without the bottles and saddlebag :oops:
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Good luck with it
All very true i saw your review a while back lovely bike but you should consider a set of 404's
Wtf?! What do you take with you on a ride?
Besides that monstrosity and having the bottles in shot it looks great.
ABCC Cycling Coach
Dont worry just stuck that on for the photos i use an antares 00 black
Well i normally use a really small topeak aero wedge, just enough for a co2 inflator and a multitool but im now running tubular zipp 404 so i carry a spare pre glued tyre, co2 and multitool
Forgiven though as that's really a good looking rig there.........
ABCC Cycling Coach
To be fair the rotation of your legs will create significant amount of buffeting air therefore the addition of the big saddlebag will make little to no difference at all aerodynamically speaking
ABCC Cycling Coach
Not at all the wheels alone wall cancel out a lot of buffeting air around the Spokes
And by minimising Poor airflow over the head tube and therefore the frame not only will it help as far as average speeds are concerned they will also make a significant amount of difference to stability in harsh bends and of corse all these benefits will be exacerbated by high winds 8)
By 'significant' effect on stability in corners how are you quantifying this? I think you may have fallen for some marketing guff there.
Surely having a large, full saddle bag will affect stability and handling in corners as there is extra weight attached to the bike with a high centre of gravity more than an aero head tube?
ABCC Cycling Coach
Well at 6.8kg its hardly a tank but as for the frame its all about airflow. But its all up for debate how much difference it makes in real world conditions as tbh adopting a new more aero-centric riding position will make more (real world) difference than any roadie
Oh and i love the limited tour edition yellow crank congrats gr8 looking bike!
Mine rides like a dream. Its so stiff so its no slouch when the going gets a bit more... Vertical
Plus its a speed demon on the flat, pulls another 4 mph from somewhere (compared to my cube)
An aero helmet would more than compensate for the bag.
Bianchi Impulso
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Edit - "Unless it's a BMX"
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This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Looks better with the Mavics though (IMHO of course).
I had a set of mavics and at least proformence wise, their not even close to the zipps
I know
edit: It'll look far better too!
ABCC Cycling Coach
I think you're right there, here you go...
ABCC Cycling Coach
Cheers
This....
Saddle bags should be outlawed.