I think I spoke about this before, but I used to ride a lot of mountain bikes and road as well. I havent really ridden in about 10 years.
I have signed up for the bike to work scheme here in the uk and have £700 to spend, now my problem is road bike or mountain bike. As it will be used a lot for getting to work in all weather I am thinking mountain bike (also easier for doing stuff with the family) but I also want to ride a lot and there are some good hills etc around where I live, so that makes me want a road bike.
I am limited to what I can get company wise, and will probably go for a Boardman bike mainly because they are quite well specced for the price, however I also know the company can get Cinelli and Tifosi road bike.
At the moment I am thinkg Mountain bike to get back into riding and then a road bike out of my own money then can go wider on brands.
Anyone into bikes give me their impression of this bike
Features & Benefits of the Boardman Mountain Bike Comp Medium 2010
* Lightweight fully double butted aluminium frame has a very high strength to weight ratio for a frame that is rapid on both climbs and descents
* RockShox Recon SL air suspension fork with 100mm travel, adjustable rebound damping and lockout
* SRAM X7/X5 27 speed gearing for reliable shifting performance
* Powerful Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable braking performance in wet conditions
* Truvativ Firex GXP chainset
* Ritchey Pro rims with sealed bearing hubs for longer bearing life
* Continental Speed King 2.1" tyres
* Ritchey finishing kit
all the reviews seem pretty good but I swear at the last moinute I will buckle and buy an impractical road bike