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My son is riding from John O Groats to Lands End on his Boardman bike.

This morning a piece holding the gears on snapped just South of Leominster. I took it to two bike shops in Hereford, both were very helpful but did not stock the parts, both gave the same advise to go to Halfords as only they are allowed to stock Boardman parts. The young gentleman in Halfords in Hereford said he could order the part and if the supplier has it in stock they could have it in about a week. No use at all. We have phoned two Halfords stores in Bristol, same success. The bike is less than two years old.

If you want a reliable bike for long distance cycling don't buy a Boardman.

Andrew.