Another which is the better value bike thread

John37

The cube

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=35&idproduct=40689

or the boardman

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_777709_langId_-1_categoryId_212536

John37

Anybody any opnions before I possibly depart with my cash today

Weirdview

I'd take the German Cube over the British Boardman any day

rich.d.berry

Definitely the Cube. The Cube is prettier, the Cycle SuperStore staff are superb and (the clincher for me) the Ultegra kit is superior to the 105.

ednwireland

carbon frame on the boardman would swing it for me

rich.d.berry

ednwireland wrote: »

carbon frame on the boardman would swing it for me

I missed that, I thought they were both carbon fibre frames.

C3PO

I would definately go with the carbon frame!

John37

So the frame on the Cube even though it has a real scientific name is inferior to a full carbon frame as in the boardman:D

ashleey

Get your sizing right whichever you choose. Cube frames are small relative to stated size. Try them out.

Lumen

I know it doesn't make things any easier, but I really don't think you can judge whether a frame is better from the materials or technical specification.

macnab

They are very close, ignoring the frame material issue, the ultegra gear would swing it for me. The boardman frame is on the heavy side for carbon AFAIK so weight saving is not an issue here as I presume the cube frame is lighter judging by the overall weight figures: 8.1kg v 8.25kg.
Having said that I own a boardman team carbon (though it is a 2010 model which is lighter at 7.9kg) and have nothing but praise for them. And to further muddy the waters.....you can get a 15% discount in Halfords if you produce an Axa or an Aon insurance policy, I think this offer is still available but check to make sure.

Eamonnator

15% discount IS still available on production of Axa card or policy.

John37

Unfortunately I don't know anyone with an AXA or AON insurance policy. If anyone would be willing to share their pol number for it let me know:D. I am a loyalty customer with the CSS so would receive a 7.5% discount their which isn't too bad.

John37

When will Halfords release next years stock would anyone know, or do they usually have mid summer sales on current stock? I might hold off if they usually have a sale mid summer or reduce the prices of 2012 stock when next years arrive

John37

John37 wrote: »

When will Halfords release next years stock would anyone know, or do they usually have mid summer sales on current stock? I might hold off if they usually have a sale mid summer or reduce the prices of 2012 stock when next years arrive

Would anyone know if Halfords usually have a sale on thier road bikes mid summer or if anyone would have an Axa car insurance no they could share for the discount could they possibly pm me please:)

-PornStar-

New season bikes usually come out around September or October. Shortly after the Interbike show. Last seasons bikes start to get discounted then also, leading up to Christmas.