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@Fretagain
First impressions on the Boardman.
Comfortable.
Seems quick enough
Disc brakes, in the pouring rain this morning, superb................why do people still use cantilevers? There is no comparison. No rubbing, easy to set up, can't wait to upgrade to BB7's
Gearing too spaced compared to my usual Shimano stuff.
Double tap gears??? Hmmm. Can't say just yet, no botched shifts, but the left (front) is VERY stiff. Already looking at 105 to replace it lol.
Mudguards worked a treat on the 28 Gatorskins.
Slight bit of rub on the guards when out of the saddle due to wheel flex I daresay and it was the first trip out so to be expected.
Weighs about 9 tonnes with the full commuting kit on though (Mudguards, lights, rack, panniers, different pump). OK, 13.5KG, which was a shock after using the 8KG (with mudguards) Ribble last week.
Well worth it and glad I chose it over the Focus Mares.....................I think as I could have got the Mares for £100 less, and got the 105 shifters for £150 and whatever I could get for the Tiagra.....................hmmm. Guess you NEVER stop tinkering.