ADV 8.9

£1,200.00
  • Boardman ADV 8.9 Adventure GRX Gravel Bike Image
Overview

The ADV 8.9 might just be the best value for money bike we have ever made, given that it’s essentially 2 bikes for the price of 1. It’s equally at home exploring hidden bridleways and fire roads as it is clocking up miles on potholed commutes or long sportives.

A triple-butted 6061 aluminium frame with hidden welds, and a full carbon fork with tapered steerer, with thru-axles at both ends, make up the heart of the bike. Blending comfort and control without compromising efficiency or sacrificing precise handling – this is an ideal platform to build the perfect all-road bike around.

The ADV takes inspiration from the MTB world with its geometry – trail bikes have become more capable as top tubes have got longer and slacker, and this is passed onto the ADV. We’ve kept the top tubes long and slackened the head angle versus our road bikes, which gives a confidence-inspiring ride on loose surfaces, but without compromising body position for road riding. A slightly taller front end and a shortened stem keep the bars close to hand and sharpen up steering response.

Shimano’s 2x10 speed GRX adventure bike groupset has a wide range of gears with a 48-32 FSA chainset and 11-36 cassette, perfect for steep climbs. The GRX hydraulic brake levers are designed to offer better power braking from the tops and are fitted to a flared handlebar that is wider at the bottom than the top, giving great control when you’re descending on the drops. With 38mm Schwalbe G-One tubeless-ready tyres, there’s plenty of fast-rolling grip available too.

Completing the package are mounts for full-length mudguards and a pannier rack, adding the versatility for commuting, touring or winter road riding on top of the off-road smiles the ADV 8.9 delivers.

Light but strong aluminium frame and tapered carbon fork give great comfort and control on and off-road

10 Speed Shimano GRX groupset is designed specifically for adventure riding with wide gear range and a “clutch” rear mech to limit chain slap

Powerful Shimano Hydraulic disc brakes ensure maximum control in all conditions

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

Boardman ADV wheels and Schwalbe tyres 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.

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Technical Specification
  • Frame: Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds, 142x12mm Thru Axle
  • Fork: C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle
  • Headset: FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.
  • Bottom Bracket: FSA BB-4000, Mega Exo
  • Cranks: FSA Omega Adventure, Mega Exo, 48/32t
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, double, 34.9mm clamp
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 10 speed
  • Shifter: GRX hydraulic levers, 2x10
  • Front Brake: Shimano GRX Hydraulic - 160mm Shimano RT-56 Rotor
  • Cassette: Shimano HG50, 10 speed, 11-36
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • 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, 6 degree flare
  • Handlebar Tape: Boardman Soft-grip
  • Pedals: Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”
  • Weight: Approx. 10.5kg
  • Wheelset: Boardman ADV Tubeless Ready
  • Hubs: Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 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 8.9
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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