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2025 Boardman

ADV 8.8

An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£950($1,274)
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Weight24.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetmicroSHIFT Sword
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
ADV 8.8
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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)

31 mph

ADV 8.8

36 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.

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Sizing
SM

5'6" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Boardman ADV 8.9 review: a hugely capable budget gravel bike with one minor issue | BikeRadar

Jul 2025 · Warren Rossiter

A brilliant introduction to the world of gravel

Highs

  • Big value

  • Great frameset

  • Confident handling

Lows

  • 2x grx can be noisy

  • Front derailleur requires regular adjustments

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Boardman ADV 9.2 Carbon

Dec 2024

Fun, capable, budget-friendly gravel machine with allroad tendencies

Highs

  • Loads of mounting points

  • Great ride quality

  • Good spec for the money

  • Loads of versatility

Lows

  • Limited range of sizes

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

7005 Alloy, smooth welded, adventure geometry

Fork

Full carbon blades and steerer, tapered

Bottom Bracket

FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm

Headset

FSA No.42 - ACB, Integrated

Stem

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Boardman ADV

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Alloy, cage

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT Sword RD-G7005M, 10 Speed

Crank

Prowheel, 40T

Shifters

microSHIFT Sword SB-G7000, 1x10 Speed

Cassette

microSHIFT CS-H104, 10 Speed, 11-48T

Chain

KMC X10, 10 Speed

Brakes

Tektro MD-C511, Mechanical, 160mm Disc Rotor, Rear: Tektro MD-C511, Mechanical, 160mm Disc Rotor

Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims

Front Hub

Formula

Rear Hub

Formula

Tires

, Goodyear Connector, 700x40mm, Tube Type

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Last updated May 30