2019 Boardman

ASR 8.9

A steel frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP£1,299 (about $1,645)
Weight24.0 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
ASR 8.9
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

ASR 8.9

39 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews
road.cc
Boardman ASR 8.9

Jul 2018 · Jack Sexty

Good value, comfortable and sturdy steel commuter that's nice and smooth and set up for year-round riding

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Cyclist
Boardman ASR 8.8 review

Apr 2018 · Joseph Delves

A budget bike with a broad remit, the practical steel ASR is happy to turn its hand to everything bar racing

Highs
  • A low-cost

  • Versatile bike that's comfy and durable

Lows
  • Perhaps not as lively as an equivalent aluminium winter hack

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Boardman ASR, Reynolds 725 Steel

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Boardman ASR, Carbon Taper

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Threaded

Headset

FSA, No.42

Stem

Boardman Alloy

Handlebar

Boardman Alloy

Saddle

Prologo Nago Evo

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano 105 50-34T

Shifters

Shimano RS505 Hydraulic

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-32

Chain

KMC 11 Speed

Brakes

Shimano RS505 Hydraulic

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Boardman Road Five (Tubeless Ready)

Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro G+, 700x28C

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