As well as fresh branding and a new logo for 2016, Boardman also has an expanded range of bikes, and among them is this silvery endurance-based number, the Road Pro Disc.
Based on Boardman’s SLR Endurance platform, its frame uses what the company refers to as ‘C7 carbon fibre’, made from strong but compliant fibres from the Japanese company Toray, one of the most respected names in carbon.
Chromed contender
Appropriately, the molten chrome paint finish makes the frame tubes seemingly flow into each other, and is so shiny you can see your face in it. The 18cm tapered head tube on our 55.5cm test bike’s frame is ideal for its distance-riding intentions, while the down tube’s profile resembles a truncated pyramid and the seat-tube morphs from round at the top to square at the bottom bracket for added rigidity. In fact, flat faces feature on all sides of the chunky BB30 bottom bracket area, with deep, straight rectangular chainstays keeping the rear wheel firmly in check.
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The Road Pro’s monostay divides into slim, flattened seatstays that curve both vertically and laterally to soften the ride, but the frame eschews a 27.2mm carbon post for a 31.8mm item. The aesthetics are tied together with bright green flashes on the frame, rims, bar, stem, seatpost and saddle to pleasing overall effect.
Firm ride quality
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