Best cyclocross bike under £1000 and other CX chat

Thanks for the twin voices of sanity there.

For reasons of stupidity I'd not considered the BB aspect - rather foolish as I have a fairly significant investment in the cranks.

I'd throw a new coat of paint on the Boardman just to freshen it up, but cannot help but think that Spring might be the time to do that.

For all I know it'd fit better. But its a nicely butted alu frame with tapered carbon fork, and disc brakes. AFAIK both have 'race' geometry. I cant really see the difference. Unless the Boardman doesnt have rack'n'guard mounts, and James seduced you with the Scoble look.