In reply to JLS:
> The cable routing on the Boardman suggests to me the frame has not really been designed as a true crosser.
I have the slightly cheaper Boardman CX, the comp, can't say I've noticed problems with the down tube routing and thats riding it in lots of mud and more recently slush, followed by snow, followed by real cold. I've done a few races on mine as well since getting it in Sept.
The tapered steerer that Boardman use seems to win them lots of plaudits and the full carbon fork seems very good.