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2025 Boardman

ADV 8.9 Carbon

A carbon frame gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,750($2,347)
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Weight21.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetGRX 400
BrakesShimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
ADV 8.9 Carbon
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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)

36 mph

ADV 8.9 Carbon

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

Boardman ADV - C10 Carbon 142x12mm Thru Axle

BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

C10 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle

Bottom Bracket

PF30, 86.5mm

Headset

FSA No.42, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.

Stem

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop, 6 degree flare

Saddle

Prologo Akero RS

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm x 350mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RD-RX400, 10 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX FD-RX400, Double

Crank

Prowheel 30/46T

Shifters

Shimano GRX ST-RX400, 2x10 Speed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36T, 10 Speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10 Speed

Brakes

Shimano BR-RX400, Hydraulic, 160mm Disc Rotor

Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims

Front Hub

Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

Rear Hub

Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

Tires

Goodyear Connector, Tubeless Ready, 700x40mm

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Last updated May 30