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Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
The Boardman Performance MX Race Bike offers high performance with a lightweight alloy frame, SRAM 27 speed drivetrain along with many other great features.
Average Customer Rating:
(6 Reviews) 6
Rating Snapshot (6 reviews)
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6 of 6(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
Review 1 for Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
Overall Rating
Great engineering Highly recommended,
May 16, 2013
By spiemc
from London
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: the sram 27 gears, quick locking forks, good tyres
Cons: the technicans didn't do a good check, should have had better pedals, should come with tyre liners as standard
"I would recommend this bike. Love the selection range of gears. Quick locking front forks so you can ride without the bounce on the commute to work. It's also great on the canal pathway.
I'm not the biggest fan of the way the technician put the bike together but after a few home adjustments it was a wonder piece of engineering."
I'm not the biggest fan of the way the technician put the bike together but after a few home adjustments it was a wonder piece of engineering."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Type of Cyclist: Commuting
Other hobbies: Running / Athletics
How many bikes: 2
Which Store did you visit? EALING.
+1point
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Review 2 for Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
Overall Rating
MTB-ish with hybrid wheels,
April 22, 2013
By happyhiker123
from Derbyshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: suspension, speed without effort, can i can pretend its a mountain bike
Cons: frame too big for me, conflicting advice, gear change
"I hate cycling, have for 15 yrs since I bought an oversized MTB. But the kids are getting older and the wife wanted me to do canal paths, so I decided to get a better bike, cycle2work meant I could afford the Boardman. I'm not really going to do much road riding, and as a lot of hybrids are really road bikes with straight handle bars, I thought the more mountain bike like MX Race was for me. Well got it last week, been riding 3 times and I love it. Canal paths and Bridlepaths are brillaint, Bridle paths ! Who Knew? The suspension makes rocks less bumpy and the bike goes really fast with less effort, making it much more fun to ride. Service at Halfords was good, but I got conflicting advice(hybrid won't do more than a canal path to Yeah it'll do a red trail no problem) The gears are not smooth but I think thats a set up issue not a bike issue, and I think Halfords sized me wrong. Check the MX race specific guide not the generic hybrid. I'm 6ft 1, but inside leg is 34'' so I shoudl have got a medium, but I was 'persuaded' the large was better. As it is the bike is great but I have no crotch room, should I hit anything, I'll be singing soprano!
I reckon the MX Race will be fine on a Blue Trail, but not sure it ( or me) could handle a Red. But for bridle paths and High Peak Trail etc, and even if I get a bit more adventerous I think its perfect. In fact its so good, I might actually cycle 2 work on it!"
I reckon the MX Race will be fine on a Blue Trail, but not sure it ( or me) could handle a Red. But for bridle paths and High Peak Trail etc, and even if I get a bit more adventerous I think its perfect. In fact its so good, I might actually cycle 2 work on it!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Type of Cyclist: Family Time
Other hobbies: Camping
How many bikes: 1
Which Store did you visit? DERBY - WYVERN
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Review 3 for Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
Overall Rating
Jack of All trades,
April 14, 2013
By AComuter
from West Midlands
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: smooth comfortable go anywhere bike, excelent brakes
Cons: bike on large size to haul on of train to comute, price gone up £100 since launcjh so not such good
"Been commuting on bike for 3 months. (Bike bought via cycle to work scheme)
Bike ticks all the boxes’ for me as ride includes a bit of everything, canal tow path, cycle path, off road and street riding to station.
It’s really a bike that you can use for all types of riding. But this is also it’s down side as it’s a’ Jack of all trades’ machine and master of none.
I’m also sure every owner will have the same complaint about handle bar grips. There good quality but white is totally the wrong colour, they became dirty and discoloured after 1st ride. However White saddle has been no problem to keep clean so far and very comfortable it is to."
Bike ticks all the boxes’ for me as ride includes a bit of everything, canal tow path, cycle path, off road and street riding to station.
It’s really a bike that you can use for all types of riding. But this is also it’s down side as it’s a’ Jack of all trades’ machine and master of none.
I’m also sure every owner will have the same complaint about handle bar grips. There good quality but white is totally the wrong colour, they became dirty and discoloured after 1st ride. However White saddle has been no problem to keep clean so far and very comfortable it is to."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Type of Cyclist: Commuting
How many bikes: More than 3
Which Store did you visit? CANNOCK
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Review 4 for Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
Overall Rating
Impressive!!!,
April 01, 2013
By chrisjlye
from Dunfermline
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: fast, smooth, value for money
Cons: white bits, gear change (sometimes)
"Only done about 40 miles so far but it seems a pretty impressive bike. On the flat it is easy to get up a good head of steam, up hill there are enough gears to keep going and downhill it seems pretty sure-footed on gravel trails.
2 minor gripes - at times the gear change is a bit clunky and can send a nasty jarring through my leg (other times it is so smooth I have to check I changed gear). And who thought white grips and saddle were a good idea? My grips have already turned purple from my gloves...I suspect the saddle will be mucky soon too."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With Children
Type of Cyclist: Commuting
Other hobbies: Running / Athletics
How many bikes: 1
Which Store did you visit? DUNFERMLINE
+1point
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Review 5 for Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
Overall Rating
Great all rounder entry level Boardman,
February 24, 2013
By dudesi
from Swansea
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: design, build quality
Cons: mudguard availability
"Bought from Swansea store- couldn't fault their excellent friendly service with great advice. Looks fantastic and rides just how it looks. Tyres a bit hard for off Tarmac but great hybrid performer without much compromise. Highly recommend plus great value for the boardman range. 5*! Suggestions- Mudguards that are purpose built for this bike."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
Type of Cyclist: Just for fun
Other hobbies: Running / Athletics
How many bikes: 1
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Review 6 for Boardman Performance MX Race Bike 2012/2013 - Large 21"
Overall Rating
High spec value for money,
February 09, 2013
By Sumo74
from West midlands
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Very pleased with my purchase, service in store was excellent"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
Type of Cyclist: Just for fun
Other hobbies: Fishing
How many bikes: 2
+2points
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