I like boardman a lot! I still have my 2013 winter training bike £500 and 2 years ago I bought a brand new 2019 full carbon boardman elite air 9.2 with shimano ultegra groupset. All my mates have canondales, pinarellos,s-works and all look expensive but my boardman is more than a match for them. I loved the video . Get well soon 😊
Boardman bikes are so freaking good. The main issue with boardman is their association with Halfords, which I believe damages the boardman brand. Many people see them just as expensive Carreras.
Totally agree. I've got a Boardman ADV9.0 gravel bike which has really subtle Boardman decals which I liked when i first got it. I'm this week getting the SLR9.4 and personally no longer care about the large decal. I'm fitter now and beating, even on the gravel bike, expensive road bikes. I look forward to showing up bikes 3x more expensive on the SLR. This is a cracking bike and I don't care what bike snobs think.
Was admiring the roads, then spotted the Cherington sign - you're out by me! Just ordered my 9.4 today, very excited. Look forward to the full demo. Feel better!
Also forgot to add, you really don’t need to look too far to find 10% off at Halfords. There’s also a retrofit Quarq power-meter for an additional £230. By the time that’s discounted as well you’ve got this bike plus the power meter for £2,637
Ex Halfords here so have had a fleet of Boardmans (MTB Pro HT26, Pro Hy CX mullet build, Team CX 1x, Road Team Carbon 2010 and 2014, Road Pro SLR'14, Elite 9.0, SLR 9, CX1 and Adv 9) the over the years and never had any issues but I maintain all my bikes regularly! Slightly harsh ride on some of SLR especially the front end, cable rattle in the downtube was annoying on the 2010-2015 bikes but super value for money. My old 2014 SLR weighted in at 7kg, full Ultegra for a bargain price.. Always thought the Elite 9.4 from 2010-2014's looked the best combo black with blocky decals, I really dislike the current Boardman decals I think cheapens the look.. Puts me puts the entire bike regardless of the spec and cost.
Hurry there is limited stock. I tried getting the medium new gravel bike(the green one) I think only 2 must have been available and both large, going by how often I checked and had an email alert set up.
The groupset maybe quiet but that hub sounds proper loud! You don't need a bell with that wheel. Great video nice to see some love for boardman they never get much love and they do quality stuff too. With your links why do you think that is? Nott the same marketing as the bigger brands ? I got boardmans carbon shoes they do for £85 recently and I am super impressed cannot get remotely close to anything else for that price.
Superb bike if you get a good one, after my second frame got warrantied I moved on to something else. At least Boardman's customer service is excellent! My Ultegra Di2 with cheap 50mm carbon wheels came in at about 7.3kg with Speedplay pedals
At last waiting for a review of the bike , I can get a bike for same price with Di2 but really like the look of SRAM eTap , the Boardman is probably the only bike I could afford to get it on so great to see it on video , just a dilemma now what to opt for
Dark clouds in the back, sun in the front. What a dramatic presentation of this nice gift. Endurance is more like 32-35C, does this fit? My Synapse Disc maxed at 32C.
Thanks for the initial review, looks like a fantastic bike at this price point. Unfortunately I think its already gone out of stock in all the main sizes! I was hoping to check some of the reviews before biting but looks like lots of others just went for it as soon as it was released, it went OOS around 2 days after I got the email from Halfords to say it was available.
@@davidarthur Thanks for the shout out! I was lucky to get the 8.9 last year, which is also a great bike at £1k. So I can't complain too much. Keep up the great work, really enjoy your vids.
I wouldn't buy one personally but I must admit I'm impressed with the weight at 8.1kg I no its not light but I was expecting u to say like 9kg for a bike this spec.
Hi David, hope you feel better soon. This bike looks very tempting for that price. In terms of speed/aero qualities, how would you rate it compared to either other 'lightweight-come-aero' bikes e.g. TCR/emonda, or even aero bikes e.g. merida reacto? Thanks
looks nice. Too bad its not a 1x at a bit lower price, or at the same price with an integrated cockpit. Nobody has built my next bike yet, but this is close!
Would love to hear your views on the 9.4 v 9.6 when you do your review. Currently trying to get my head around Giant TCR or 9.6. Not that I can get either at the moment! 🤷🏻♂️
Hi David, looking at either this or Cannondale supersix evo (same groupset). The dale is on offer at the moment, any advice on what you'd pick? I am doing a 70.3 this year so am leaning towards the boardman as I could use aero bars!
@@jamsxr yes. 😂 I have the Venge Pro from the year before. Just surprised by the paint choice when there is such a popular model out there with a similar match.
Currently have a Giant defy with lowest gear being 34:34 and still a few hills around here where my roam computer goes a bright red indicating my heart rate is a touch high-yes I am eating fewer pies and exercising to improve leg strength, honest. So the boardman with 33:30 will be a bit higher, am I right thinking 10% higher /tougher to get up those hills in ‘sunny’ North Wales? Nice review BTW, subbed. Thanks
Mate don't do any videos till you fully recover. Anyways you'll be back to 100% & start "just riding bikes"😉 sooner as covid can't harm fit people like you. Get well soon 👊
Hi David, Did you know Halfords sold out of this bike in 24hrs and won't have any more till next year? Covid!...I know!!! great first review..just a shame I can't get my hands on one #firstworldproblems
Just calculate how much costs to manufacture Boardman's frame in Asia... About £200-300, to compensate groupset and components costs. : ) Profit margins, marketing etc
4:50 what part of the bike cant you apply that logic to? You can have cheap heavy wheels, expensive light ones.. So you need to weigh the bike without wheels?
It's about weighing the bike as it's sold, including wheels, but discounting pedals because road bikes aren't sold with clipless pedals because there's no one universal standard, there are lots to choose from
David Arthur is the best, most honest bike reviewer/vlogger out there. Period.
Agreed. I always look forward to his reviews.
Great value for dollar. Glad to see it still exists in this industry.
I like boardman a lot! I still have my 2013 winter training bike £500 and 2 years ago I bought a brand new 2019 full carbon boardman elite air 9.2 with shimano ultegra groupset. All my mates have canondales, pinarellos,s-works and all look expensive but my boardman is more than a match for them. I loved the video . Get well soon 😊
Boardman bikes are so freaking good. The main issue with boardman is their association with Halfords, which I believe damages the boardman brand. Many people see them just as expensive Carreras.
Totally agree. I've got a Boardman ADV9.0 gravel bike which has really subtle Boardman decals which I liked when i first got it. I'm this week getting the SLR9.4 and personally no longer care about the large decal. I'm fitter now and beating, even on the gravel bike, expensive road bikes. I look forward to showing up bikes 3x more expensive on the SLR. This is a cracking bike and I don't care what bike snobs think.
Ridiculously good value. Always had a soft spot for Boardman. My 2015 Team Carbon frame is still going strong
Solid bikes, always recommend them to anyone who’s starting out and wants a reliable and fast carbon bike.
Was admiring the roads, then spotted the Cherington sign - you're out by me! Just ordered my 9.4 today, very excited. Look forward to the full demo. Feel better!
My buoy is getting world's first exclusives now ❤️😎Great going.
Also forgot to add, you really don’t need to look too far to find 10% off at Halfords. There’s also a retrofit Quarq power-meter for an additional £230. By the time that’s discounted as well you’ve got this bike plus the power meter for £2,637
@James Smith that’s a great spot! I hadn’t thought about the usual Halfords 10% discount. Nice one. Finding one is the problem? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Ordered mine last night, looking forward to it arriving
Good to see Boardman have got the pricing of a bike with Rival AXS absolutely right; a shame others haven't.
Hope all is well. Fell better. Great review like always.
Seriously tempted by this bike, the only negative is the exposed brake cables. Looking forward to your full review once you're better. Nice one 👍
Bought one earlier on, looking forward to seeing how it rides
Hope you feel better soon :) look forward to seeing the full review
Ex Halfords here so have had a fleet of Boardmans (MTB Pro HT26, Pro Hy CX mullet build, Team CX 1x, Road Team Carbon 2010 and 2014, Road Pro SLR'14, Elite 9.0, SLR 9, CX1 and Adv 9) the over the years and never had any issues but I maintain all my bikes regularly! Slightly harsh ride on some of SLR especially the front end, cable rattle in the downtube was annoying on the 2010-2015 bikes but super value for money. My old 2014 SLR weighted in at 7kg, full Ultegra for a bargain price.. Always thought the Elite 9.4 from 2010-2014's looked the best combo black with blocky decals, I really dislike the current Boardman decals I think cheapens the look.. Puts me puts the entire bike regardless of the spec and cost.
I felt crap after my jab too so I know how you feel. This.bike is in my price range so eagerly await tier full review
Hurry there is limited stock. I tried getting the medium new gravel bike(the green one) I think only 2 must have been available and both large, going by how often I checked and had an email alert set up.
The groupset maybe quiet but that hub sounds proper loud! You don't need a bell with that wheel. Great video nice to see some love for boardman they never get much love and they do quality stuff too. With your links why do you think that is? Nott the same marketing as the bigger brands ? I got boardmans carbon shoes they do for £85 recently and I am super impressed cannot get remotely close to anything else for that price.
Best thing about Rival AXS is bringing electronic shifting to the masses. Good move SRAM. Shimano: what do you say? 105 Di2?
Superb bike if you get a good one, after my second frame got warrantied I moved on to something else. At least Boardman's customer service is excellent! My Ultegra Di2 with cheap 50mm carbon wheels came in at about 7.3kg with Speedplay pedals
Apart from the seatpost, the bike is abosultely beautiful!
Boardman bikes are always punching above their weight with decent spec components for the price point!
Nice bike, good looks, good price! Hope it comes to the Netherlands. Is it close to an endurance bike ore more racy??
At last waiting for a review of the bike , I can get a bike for same price with Di2 but really like the look of SRAM eTap , the Boardman is probably the only bike I could afford to get it on so great to see it on video , just a dilemma now what to opt for
Looking forward to full review of the boardman bike. Seems excellent value.
Dark clouds in the back, sun in the front. What a dramatic presentation of this nice gift. Endurance is more like 32-35C, does this fit? My Synapse Disc maxed at 32C.
Thanks! It's maxed out at 30mm. You 'might' be able to go wider but I haven't tried. Feels good with 28s so far
Thanks for the initial review, looks like a fantastic bike at this price point. Unfortunately I think its already gone out of stock in all the main sizes! I was hoping to check some of the reviews before biting but looks like lots of others just went for it as soon as it was released, it went OOS around 2 days after I got the email from Halfords to say it was available.
Given the mad shortages of bikes at the moment it was only ever going to be the case they would sell out straight away, especially at this price
@@davidarthur Thanks for the shout out! I was lucky to get the 8.9 last year, which is also a great bike at £1k. So I can't complain too much.
Keep up the great work, really enjoy your vids.
@@davidarthur did you ever do a full review on the Boardman 9.4 disc slr? Can’t see my o find it if you did
I wouldn't buy one personally but I must admit I'm impressed with the weight at 8.1kg I no its not light but I was expecting u to say like 9kg for a bike this spec.
Good reviews!!
Could be possible to review Polygon Strattos bikes?
It'd be good see how it compares to similar bikes in its range.
Those roads!!!
Any news on when you might have a final video about this bike? I'd be particularly interested to know how it compares with the Giant TCR
Hi David, hope you feel better soon. This bike looks very tempting for that price. In terms of speed/aero qualities, how would you rate it compared to either other 'lightweight-come-aero' bikes e.g. TCR/emonda, or even aero bikes e.g. merida reacto? Thanks
At last, a fair priced bike!
looks nice. Too bad its not a 1x at a bit lower price, or at the same price with an integrated cockpit. Nobody has built my next bike yet, but this is close!
Crazy value for money
Would love to hear your views on the 9.4 v 9.6 when you do your review. Currently trying to get my head around Giant TCR or 9.6. Not that I can get either at the moment! 🤷🏻♂️
Hi David, looking at either this or Cannondale supersix evo (same groupset). The dale is on offer at the moment, any advice on what you'd pick? I am doing a 70.3 this year so am leaning towards the boardman as I could use aero bars!
Ummmm.... not sure what to think! Can you please do a side by side comparison with this and the Tarmac SL7 (in red/black preferably).
Tarmac is over twice the price. Arguably the average consumer won’t get much more from the Tarmac, but they’re at opposite ends of the scale.
@@jamsxr yes. 😂 I have the Venge Pro from the year before. Just surprised by the paint choice when there is such a popular model out there with a similar match.
I've an SL7 and that paint job is about 1 hex col off copyright infringement!
@@joelyons886 copyright paint? Sure about that?
@@mbal4052 🤣🤣 nooooooo but it does resemble the S red n black paint but then I suppose there are very few unique paint jobs out there 😉
Very interesting bike... I like the press fit BB. Wish there was a rim brake version.
Price wise very reasonable.
I would buy it tomorrow if it had rim brakes
but how does Sram eTap AXS Rival compare to Campagnolo Ekar ??
Interested to know how the front fork on the bike feels it’s very narrow I know that’s a new trend but would be curious to know how it feels?
Which helmet is that? Nifty colors :)
Sponsored by Giro so guessing their top model, Helios maybe.
Yes it's the new Giro Helios Spherical helmet, which sits below the top-end Aether. You can take a closer look here tinyurl.com/22537tnv
Currently have a Giant defy with lowest gear being 34:34 and still a few hills around here where my roam computer goes a bright red indicating my heart rate is a touch high-yes I am eating fewer pies and exercising to improve leg strength, honest. So the boardman with 33:30 will be a bit higher, am I right thinking 10% higher /tougher to get up those hills in ‘sunny’ North Wales?
Nice review BTW, subbed.
Thanks
Mate don't do any videos till you fully recover. Anyways you'll be back to 100% & start "just riding bikes"😉 sooner as covid can't harm fit people like you. Get well soon 👊
2:49 Ups, somebody dropped the bike on that derailleur
What make is your jersey looks good
It's a Giro Chrono Pro jersey, you can check it out here tinyurl.com/65he9iv2
WoW~~~~ Thats really something~!!!
Hi David, Did you know Halfords sold out of this bike in 24hrs and won't have any more till next year? Covid!...I know!!! great first review..just a shame I can't get my hands on one #firstworldproblems
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I know the wheels are TLR, but are the tyres? Couldn't see TLR on the side walls....
Love it
Just calculate how much costs to manufacture Boardman's frame in Asia... About £200-300, to compensate groupset and components costs. : ) Profit margins, marketing etc
Please rate the quality and stiffness of the frame
Are these frames made in the Merida factory?
better than a tcr equivalent?
How hard would be to get one shipped to USA ?
Hambini, Hambini? Do you copy? ;P
Try getting one?
A fork away from beauty
That fork is ugly as hell! Looks like a couple toothpicks holding that wheel on!
My Grail was 2100 pounds with SRAM Force AXS, not seeing the value here.
Was being the key word here, it's not anymore I'm afraid. Bike prices have been hit really hard during the pandemic and Brexit
Please provide details as the cheapest Grail I can find with SRAM Force eTap AXS on the Canyon website is the Grail CF SL 8 eTap which costs £4,349.
Drinking game every time you say pedals but I'm in A&E with liver failure now
They could hide brake cables.
how can it be an SLR at 8.12kg w/o peddles? 7.12kg and I could let it slide
Same weight as the Trek Emonda Sl6 Pro and yet 1k cheaper. Seems pretty on the money I'd say. I'm getting one
@@howdenjewk NO knock on the bike, the name just doesn't make sense. It' borderline false advertising, super light implies that its super light
The frame and fork are something like 1.2kg, that's pretty light by anyone's standards. You find a disc brake frame which is lighter for that price.
Frame is probably directly bought from Velobuild or Dengfu. Cut the middle man and build a bike yourself
4:50 what part of the bike cant you apply that logic to? You can have cheap heavy wheels, expensive light ones.. So you need to weigh the bike without wheels?
It's about weighing the bike as it's sold, including wheels, but discounting pedals because road bikes aren't sold with clipless pedals because there's no one universal standard, there are lots to choose from
wtf is going on with those forks? looks like a giant defy copy and paste job.
had the vaccine????????? holy fuck
Huh?