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Looked at the boardman. All I can say is, if you took off the (lacquered over) boardman decals... this would be porn. I've got it in a large, reckon the size is perfect, bars may be little high for some but there's plenty of spacers. Higher bars suit ne fine for now.
Worst part was dealing with halfords... they really are mickey mouse. Wouldn't build up the large for me to look at, wouldst let me ride the medium apart from inside the shop!!!!
The stark contrast between them and real bike shops was evident when we headed to leisure lakes after to try out a new bike for my mum. Got there, bike built ready as requested, quick fit, a brief ride round carpark was all it needed....
Anyway, the brakes really swung it for me, for its intended use they are a massive advantage. Now I just need to get them set up right.... anyone got experience with this?