Former road racing legend Chris Boardman’s line of Boardman bikes has become a byword for good design and excellent value.
The Pro 29er sits below the range topping, 27.5in-wheeled Pro Carbon but has a spec list that’s a marvel at the price.
Brushed aluminium tubes and smooth-welded main joints create an interesting mash-up, blending the look of a traditional metal-tubed frame with the organic, flowing shape of a carbon chassis.
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We’re not big fans of smoothed welds, but the ones that are left – at the rear dropouts and oversized bottom bracket – look neat, if a little chunky. It’s certainly a good looking frame.
Asymmetric chainstays with a huge non-driveside dropout create room for an inboard rear brake mount, adding to the Boardman’s sleek looks. The ‘wishbone’ seatstays are deceptive though – they’re actually standard stays joined with a plate at the top. We’re not sure what the point is, and the ‘Active Wishbone Design’ acronym and claims of added comfort leave us sceptical.
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