Boardman HT Pro MTB 2011 Model Reviewed
So here we go – the Boardman Pro review:
After the last year’s model huge success and numerous praising reviews right thru the UK cycling press the Boardman HT Pro is back for 2011. The brand ( using word company would be inappropriate, because who does really know who designs and makes the Boardman bikes, surely no Chris B. himself 
has decided for quite few, by my opinion, dramatic changes to the HT Pro (for matter off fact this true for all bike in the Boardman HT Range).
Firstly it is the colour. From last year’s white to stealth matt black finish with touch of green. I say good choice as white coloured bikes are thing of the past.
Second thing is the bigger hitting 120mm travel (opposed to last year’s 100mm) Rock Shock Reba suspension fork with tapered steerer, compression damping, motion control and lock out. Again I say this isn’t bad move either as it gives the bike bit more versatile potential and gives the bike better feel while descending.
And the last major thing changed is the transmission. The brand has decided to go with rather racing ready set-up and equippin the HT Pro with 20 speed Sram X9 kit combined with the FSA Comet BB30 chainset. Now this is what I’m not sure about. Yes it will be crispier shifting (shorter chain and Rear Mech’s cage), yes it will be lighter but is 20 speed gearing set up enough for let’s face fairly unfit Briton who is trying his best to get into serious mountain biking? This is thou the only critical thing there is the say about the Boardman HT Pro 2011 model.
The rest of the bike is pretty much fabulous value for you money. Carbon seat post, Mavic rims, Avid brakes and very decent Boardman own finishing kit. The complete weight of the HT Pro is 11.5kg (25.5lbs) without pedals in Medium size, again pretty impressive. Sizing is rather compact – 16″, 18″ and 19″. Would be nice to see at least 21″ frame size, but not to worry.
So if you got £1000 to spend and want to get most for your money don’t look any further. Good looking, Uk friendly, no-nonsense and fantastically equipped hardtail for £999.99 from Halfords will certainly do the job nicely.
And if you’re not fussed about the latest model, Halfords are momentarily doing the 2010 Boardman HT Pro model for £849 only! I guess while stock lasts
Here is small list of the Boardman HT Pro 2010 model praises&awards:
“The Pro walks away with the honours by substantial margin – Value Shield, Gold Shield and Editors choice Shield” What Mountain Bike magazine
“An excellently spec’d machine matched with an equivalent level of design and craftsmanship great for trail and XC riding” TheBikeList.co.uk – 4.5 out of 5
“Astonishing lightweight speed and kit value that’s perfect for racing and mile eating – but not a trail bruiser” Bike Radar.com – 4 out of 5 STARS
“Chris Boardman MBE is an Olympic, Triple World Champion and World Record Holder who has excelled at the highest levels within cycling and he remains at the heart of British cycling today. He is often cited as being an inspiration to the current generation of successful cyclists and continues a passion for cycling seeing its positive impacts on the nation and the environment. He wants as many people as possible to share in his passion and experience the thrill of cycling for themselves. Boardman Bikes keep their three key values at the forefront of their minds when improving your riding experience, looking for the highest level of performance, utilising great design and maintaining a superior quality which makes Boardman Bikes and Accessories a real must-have brand for cycling enthusiasts.”
“Boardman bikes are inspired and developed by the Olympic Champion cyclist Chris Boardman. Chris Boardman has described the Boardman Mountain Bike range as- “At the heart of each Boardman hardtail MTB is a high quality UK designed and tested XC specific frame, built with custom butted and carefully profiled tubing. Combine this with a top spec component package from the world’s leading brands and you have a versatile bike, as much at home on the race track as it is on your local trails.” Chris Boardman MBE”
Boardman HT Pro 2011 Specification:
Approximate Weight (KG): 12.1
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: FSA Comet BB30
Fork Lock-out : Yes
Forks: 120mm Rockshox Reba SL suspension forks with lockout
Frame Colour: Grey
Frame Material: X9 Alloy
Frame-: Lightweight 6061 triple butted aluminium frame with tapered headtube and BB30 Bottom Bracket
Front Brake: Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes 160mm rotor
Front Mech: SRAM X9
Gear Shifters: SRAM X9 2×10
Gender: Mens
Handle Bars: Boardman 31.8mm alloy low-rise
Headset: FSA Orbit 1 1/8 – 1.5 Aheadset
Hubs: Formula 32 hole Q/R disc hub
Number of Gears: 20
Pedals: Wellgo alloy body
Rear Brake: Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes 160mm rotor
Rear Mech: SRAM X9
Rims: Mavic XM-317 Double Wall black 32 hole disc rim
Saddle: Boardman black with cro-moly rails
Seatpost: Carbon Boardman 350mm x 31.6mm black
Stem: Boardman black alloy 90mm x 31.8mm
Suspension: Front
Tyre size: 2.20″
Tyres: Continental Mountain King 26×2.2 wire bead black
Wheel size: 26″
Frame Size: S (16”), M (18”), L (19”)
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