Boardman Pro Carbon or Pinarello Neor Tiagra
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After spending a serious amount of time researching and reading reviews on road bikes I finally decided to drop into Halfords and buy a Boardman Pro Carbon - only to be confronted by a stunning Pinarello Neor Tiagra.
I am new to road biking and my eventual aim is to compete in a tri. There is no need to buy a TT bike at this stage, I am after a well spec'd road bike which I can rack up some miles on and enjoy.
The Pinerello looks stunning but has had very few reviews, I assume the ride and handling will be similar to the 2012 Pinarello FP Uno and the build quality should be good. The components are Tiagra and could be upgraded at a later date, but are the frame, name and looks worth it?
The Boardman has a full 105 setup and will probably not need upgrading any time soon. On paper it looks like a great package at good price but is it worth buying entry level carbon over the alloy / carbon Pinerello?
Both bikes will have the 10% July discount at Halfords + the 10% British cycling discount so will round out at around £1100.
Is this a case of using my head over heart or should I be swayed by the sexy looking Italian?
I am new to road biking and my eventual aim is to compete in a tri. There is no need to buy a TT bike at this stage, I am after a well spec'd road bike which I can rack up some miles on and enjoy.
The Pinerello looks stunning but has had very few reviews, I assume the ride and handling will be similar to the 2012 Pinarello FP Uno and the build quality should be good. The components are Tiagra and could be upgraded at a later date, but are the frame, name and looks worth it?
The Boardman has a full 105 setup and will probably not need upgrading any time soon. On paper it looks like a great package at good price but is it worth buying entry level carbon over the alloy / carbon Pinerello?
Both bikes will have the 10% July discount at Halfords + the 10% British cycling discount so will round out at around £1100.
Is this a case of using my head over heart or should I be swayed by the sexy looking Italian?
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Boardman better bike in terms of spec whilst I think your paying for the name with the pinarello and won't be nearly he same value for money I would go for the boardman personally0
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Boardman selling his company should tell you all you need to know.
Go to a proper bike shopI'm sorry you don't believe in miracles0 -
SloppySchleckonds wrote:Boardman selling his company should tell you all you need to know.
Go to a proper bike shop
Proper bike shop being......?
Plenty of comments like that on here with not much actual help for people new to the road bike world.Giant Propel Advanced Pro 20 -
SloppySchleckonds wrote:Boardman selling his company should tell you all you need to know.
Go to a proper bike shop
You mean like one of the ones that sells the Boardman elite ranges?
Get the Boardman, miles better value.2012 Cube Agree GTC0 -
For Value, always Boardman, you get a great package. Youll find the Pinarello cuts corners to get the price lower. Not worth itCanyon Roadlite AL-Shamal Wheels-Centaur/Veloce Group
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