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2023 Boardman

CXR 8.9

An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

£1,200($1,609)
Weight24.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

35 mph

CXR 8.9

35 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
SM

5'5" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

7005 Alloy, smooth welded, cyclocross race geometry

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Full carbon blades and steerer

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PF30

Headset

FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated

Stem

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop

Saddle

Boardman Road by Velo, steel rails

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex, long cage

Crank

SRAM Apex, X-Sync 44t, PF30

Shifters

SRAM Apex hydraulic levers, 11 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG1130, 11-42t, 11 speed (11-13-15-17-19-22- 25-28-32-36-42)

Chain

SRAM PCX1 118

Brakes

Front: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount, SRAM 160mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount, SRAM 160mm rotor

TypeSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Boardman CXR Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Formula QR

Rear Hub

Formula QR

Tires

Donnelly PDX, 60 tpi, 700x33c, wire bead (non-tubeless)

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First added February 11

Last updated July 13

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