What bike do I use?

My Bike

I wanted to give anyone reading my blog an idea of the apps, tools and resources I’ve started using to pedal healthy.

On this page will be my current bike, I’ll have a separate page for the apps I’m using to help me Pedal Healthy.

Well obviously we might as-well start with my current and only bike and here she is…

The Boardman MHT 8.8

If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.

Why buy a Boardman?

Well let’s be honest I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when I purchased it, but I did two things…

  • Spoke to a friend I trust that rides bikes
  • Found a salesperson that I had a connection with and trusted also
  • So I purchased the Boardman MHT 8.8 from Halfords at what I think was a reasonable price of £800. I got 10% off by trading in an old broken scooter of my sons that had been laying in the garden for over a year.
  • Here’s a link to my bike

  • Mistakes when buying a bike

    • Some mistakes I made straight away…

    1. Replacing the bike seat. There was no need. I’ve now discovered bigger spongier seats are not necessarily comfier.
    2. Mud guards. Seriously on my first ride they were left on a tree stump for the next cyclist to have. Those big bulky ones are a real pain in the ass.
    3. Doing no research. Why didn’t I take my time and research where I’d be riding, what type of terrain, how often etc etc.
  • Well I got lucky! It was only after purchasing I discovered GMBN YouTube videos. But if I could turn back the clock, I’d visit these guys and their videos first. Truly Awesome!