Only just seen this but well worth a go if your in the market for a decent bike:
Boardman Road Team Carbon Bike £999
20% off all Boardman bikes today at Halfords making it £799.20
If you reserve it and have a cycle2work scheme at work you could get another 30/40% off taking it down to around half price.
It's worth a punt"
Top comments
slannmage
17 Jul 168#1
I managed to get a Genesis Equilibrium SS for the same price last year since they discontinued it. Then I never ended up using it because it always rains, our roads are terrible and I never knew how much people hate Cyclists, constantly have people mouthing off and tying to run you off the road.
So I never ended up using it and just hung it on my wall as it's a beautiful bike lol.... worth it...
937666
17 Jul 167#3
whitecitadel to GAVINLEWISHUKD
17 Jul 163#9
you sure? 10 years ago maybe, your just leasing the bike your employer owns, after 12 months you would have to pay 25% on a bike over £500 if your company style it you - read T&C's - disposal drops to 7% in year 4
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slannmage
17 Jul 168#1
I managed to get a Genesis Equilibrium SS for the same price last year since they discontinued it. Then I never ended up using it because it always rains, our roads are terrible and I never knew how much people hate Cyclists, constantly have people mouthing off and tying to run you off the road.
So I never ended up using it and just hung it on my wall as it's a beautiful bike lol.... worth it...
jonesinamillion to slannmage
17 Jul 16#4
Do you ride like a d1ck?
Can't say I've had problems with most other road users when riding on the roads TBH.... I'll give you the weather one though, t055 for the last couple of months :disappointed:
jamgin to slannmage
24 Jul 161#23
I feel for you mate. Cycling to work for 3 years now and the level of abuse from motorists, pedestrians etc is just appalling. Just the other day I was on the cycle path and somebody lobbed food at me from a speeding car. I wouldn't recommend cycling to anybody in this country.
alieus_uk25 to slannmage
24 Jul 16#25
do you want to sell I'm looking for one around that pricetag
mercutio98uk to slannmage
25 Jul 16#26
Maybe it's Sheffield but I've had 2 years riding roads and never had issue. Now, accepted, I'm in work before rush hour and out long after it but... no issues.
I've come off once (and it was another cyclist who caused it) and had 1 absolute "brake hard or mount the idiots bonnet" moment and another maybe/close one. Equally, I've had car users driving in a way that defends/helps me.
Can't disagree on the rain and roads comments though, Sheffield has the worst roads in the UK (officially) and we've got the peak district next to us so it's rare it's NOT wet (and the hills, sweet jesus, the hills) otherwise, can't grumble :smile:
charlie33
17 Jul 161#2
Good deal, I ordered one for collection then ordered the SLR because wasn't sure if I'd regret not getting better spec. Then I read Slannmage's comments above and start to think a road bike is a bad idea :neutral_face:
I'll get my coat
937666
17 Jul 167#3
antony1971
17 Jul 16#5
How do you figure 30-40% off? Surely it's dependent on your tax bracket- so 20-40%. You need to ask your work of they will let you do this, of your self employed shouldn't be an issue.
And yes as I say it is dependant upon your employer but the deal is 20% off Boardmans the cycle2work deal is a bonus if you can get it.
f1benny
17 Jul 16#7
9kg :confused:
Bit heavy for a bike costing £1k
GAVINLEWISHUKD
17 Jul 161#8
Deals like this are great. Buy it on cycle2 work scheme. Pay it off over the year and sell on the bike and do it again. If you buy the right product at the right price it costs you virtually nothing to ride a brand new quality bike every year. What's not to like. :smiley:
whitecitadel to GAVINLEWISHUKD
17 Jul 163#9
you sure? 10 years ago maybe, your just leasing the bike your employer owns, after 12 months you would have to pay 25% on a bike over £500 if your company style it you - read T&C's - disposal drops to 7% in year 4
rooney10
17 Jul 16#10
RIP Chris Boardman's Mum
TSPS
17 Jul 161#11
You continue the cycle2work agreement after the 12 months (just a paperwork exercise) which is then written off and it's all yours. Done it once already in 2014 so know how it works.
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Opening post
Boardman Road Team Carbon Bike £999
20% off all Boardman bikes today at Halfords making it £799.20
If you reserve it and have a cycle2work scheme at work you could get another 30/40% off taking it down to around half price.
It's worth a punt"
Top comments
So I never ended up using it and just hung it on my wall as it's a beautiful bike lol.... worth it...
All comments (28)
So I never ended up using it and just hung it on my wall as it's a beautiful bike lol.... worth it...
Can't say I've had problems with most other road users when riding on the roads TBH.... I'll give you the weather one though, t055 for the last couple of months :disappointed:
I've come off once (and it was another cyclist who caused it) and had 1 absolute "brake hard or mount the idiots bonnet" moment and another maybe/close one. Equally, I've had car users driving in a way that defends/helps me.
Can't disagree on the rain and roads comments though, Sheffield has the worst roads in the UK (officially) and we've got the peak district next to us so it's rare it's NOT wet (and the hills, sweet jesus, the hills) otherwise, can't grumble :smile:
I'll get my coat
https://www.cycle2work.info/employees/how-it-works
And yes as I say it is dependant upon your employer but the deal is 20% off Boardmans the cycle2work deal is a bonus if you can get it.
Bit heavy for a bike costing £1k