Boardman Elite Air 9.9 Brownlee signature edition – first ride
We managed to get our hands on an exact replica of the bike Alistair and Jonny Brownlee rode to gold and silver at the Rio Olympics. Here’s our first ride report…

Boardman
We managed to get our hands on an exact replica of the bike Alistair and Jonny Brownlee rode to gold and silver at the Rio Olympics. Here’s our first ride report…
Superb handling and spec (except for slightly sub-par wheels), excellent aerodynamics and one of the comfiest TT bikes we’ve ever ridden
2014 version of best-selling model features all-new carbon frame
The brand has been ridden to Olympic and Kona gold, but does it have the pedigree to perform when the roads are tougher?
Setting up and installing the Boardman is a breeze. The neat, if slightly boxy, speed and cadence sensors zip tie on, and the head unit mount attaches to either stem or bars with a simple but effective rubber band system. The head unit isn’t exactly a looker but the display and unit size are good. […]
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