ADV 8.6

£825.00
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Overview

The ADV 8.6 has been designed with maximum versatility in mind. Exploring beyond paved roads, the rigours of commuting, or a more comfortable ride on broken tarmac – the ADV 8.6 can cover it all.

At the heart of the bike is a triple-butted X7 aluminium frame and carbon fork designed for a stable and confidence-inspiring ride, with an oversized downtube and tapered headtube ensuring precise handling and strength to handle rougher riding. Schwalbe’s grippy and fast-rolling G-One tyres deliver on comfort and control too. They're tubeless-ready so an upgrade kit is all you need to ditch the inner tubes.

On rough surfaces and unexplored trails, a low range of gears is important to keep you moving, and the ADV 8.6’s 48/32 chainset, with a 11-34 cassette gives a lower than 1:1 bottom gear, helping to tame steep hills. Having confidence in your brakes also helps you push on heading downhill, and Tektro disc brakes give powerful and easily controlled stopping. A flared handlebar adds a final extra element of control, with a wider position in the drops, keeping things stable as you head off-road.

The ADV 8.6 isn’t just great for heading out beyond the beaten track though – it also is a great option for extra comfort and control on the road too. With mounts and clearance for mudguards around the fast-rolling but grippy tyres, and mounts for a pannier rack, it’s ideal for all-round road duties too, safe in the knowledge that you can duck off down that enticing bridleway you’ve always wanted to check out if you get the urge.

Key Highlights:

Smooth welded aluminium frame and tapered carbon fork give great comfort and control on and off-road

9 Speed Shimano Sora gears with an “adventure compact” 48/32 chainset and 11-32 cassette give great range for on and off-road

Tektro MD-C511 disc brakes offer powerful, consistent braking control

Schwalbe G-One All Round Tubeless Ready 38mm tyres combine off-road grip, low rolling resistance and added comfort – perfect for exploring anywhere

Boardman ADV wheels are tubeless-ready – easy to upgrade to run without tubes

Mudguard and pannier rack mounts offer additional flexibility

Where to buy

Order online for home delivery or click and collect with stores nationwide, 0% finance available online and instore and Cycle2Work scheme.

Free UK delivery, 0% finance available, all major Cycle to Work schemes accepted, all bikes are fully built by qualified mechanics and despatched within 1-2 days, bike specialist support 7 days a week until 10pm.

  • Boardman ADV 8.6 - Cycling Plus I would have liked better brakes because it’s about the only criticism I can level at the ADV 8.6, which would make a great commuter-cum-fitness-cum-gravel-riding all-rounder. Tough, comfortable, with great control, Boardman’s ADV 8.6 covers a lot of bases. It’s bags of fun too. Read Article
Technical Specification
  • Frame: Triple Butted 6061 X7 Auminium with hidden welds
  • Fork: C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer
  • Headset: FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.
  • Bottom Bracket: FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm
  • Cranks: FSA Velo Pro, 48/32t
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medium cage
  • Shifter: Shimano Sora, 2x9
  • Front Brake: Tektro MD-C510 flat mount, 160mm rotor front and rear
  • Cassette: Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-34
  • Chain: KMC Z9
  • Saddle: Boardman ADV
  • Seat Post: Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm
  • Stem: Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Handlebar: Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop
  • Handlebar Tape: Boardman Soft-grip
  • Pedals: Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”
  • Weight: Approx. 10.5kg
  • Wheelset: Boardman ADV Tubeless Ready
  • Hubs: Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear
  • Rims: Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims
  • Tyre: Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE - Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready
Sizes & Fit
Size
Recommended Height
Recommended Inside Leg
Stack
Reach
ST Seat Tube
TT Top Tube
HT Head Tube
HA Head Angle
SA Seat Angle
CS Chainstay
FO Fork Offset
BB Bottom Bracket Drop
Crank Length
Stem Length
Handlebar Width
View Geometry
  • SM
    170 - 179 cm
    74 - 82 cm
    554
    376
    515
    535
    130
    71
    74
    430
    50
    70
    170
    80
    420
  • MD
    177 - 183 cm
    78 - 85 cm
    573
    385
    530
    555
    150
    71
    73.5
    430
    50
    70
    170
    80
    440
  • LG
    181 - 189 cm
    82 - 89 cm
    596
    393
    555
    570
    170
    71.5
    73
    430
    50
    70
    172.5
    90
    440
  • XL
    187 - 195 cm
    86 - 94 cm
    608
    399
    575
    585
    185
    71.5
    73
    430
    50
    70
    175
    100
    460
ADV 8.6
Where to buy

Order online for home delivery or click and collect with stores nationwide, 0% finance available online and instore and Cycle2Work scheme.

Free UK delivery, 0% finance available, all major Cycle to Work schemes accepted, all bikes are fully built by qualified mechanics and despatched within 1-2 days, bike specialist support 7 days a week until 10pm.

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