Boardman Urban
24 OCT 2007
Launch price
£400.00
Stuff says
Light and lightning fast commuting bike that will handle road duties and canal rides superbly
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Olympic champ Chris ‘the
Professor’ Boardman was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail
in his cycling career and he’s since turned his scientist’s eye
to making great bikes like the Urban range.
His commuter bike has become
an instant classic, combining a rock solid selection of kit with a neutral
leaning towards the slightly sporty, ride position and frame geometry.
The result is a winning and reliable mix of comfort, speed and handling
for a price that will have the big boys crying into their bank vaults.
Commuting duties
For commuting, you want a bike
that’s nimble and simple. Gears have pros and cons – they need maintenance,
but for the less sporty, they offer a quick getaway from the lights
and help on steeper hills. Here a double front ring, lightweight frame
and flat bars with risers combine to let you turn quickly, put on the
power fast and squash down and tuck in to get out of wind or other typical
British weather.