Compare: 2021 Boardman ADV 8.6 vs ADV 8.6 Women's vs ADV 8.9 vs ADV 8.9 Orange vs ADV 9.0

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	ADV 8.62021 Boardman	ADV 8.6 Women's2021 Boardman	ADV 8.92021 Boardman	ADV 8.9 Orange2021 Boardman	ADV 9.02021 Boardman

MSRP	($950)	($1,045)	($1,519)	($1,519)	($2,374)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel
Weight	23.1 lbs	23.1 lbs	23.1 lbs	23.1 lbs	20.3 lbs
	2.5	2.5	3.6	3.6	5.6
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Clearance					42c
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Sora, FSA	Sora, FSA	GRX 600, Tiagra	GRX 600, Tiagra	GRX 800, GRX 600
Drivetrain	2 × 9	2 × 9	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 11
Brand Site	boardmanbikes.com	boardmanbikes.com	boardmanbikes.com	boardmanbikes.com	boardmanbikes.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

ADV 8.6

ADV 8.6 Women's

ADV 8.9

ADV 8.9 Orange

ADV 9.0

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Gear Range

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)

38 mph

ADV 8.6

38 mph

ADV 8.6 Women's

38 mph

ADV 8.9

38 mph

ADV 8.9 Orange

36 mph

ADV 9.0

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	ADV 8.62021 Boardman	ADV 8.6 Women's2021 Boardman	ADV 8.92021 Boardman	ADV 8.9 Orange2021 Boardman	ADV 9.02021 Boardman

Frame	Triple Butted 6061 X7 Auminium with hidden welds	Triple Butted 6061 X7 Auminium with hidden welds	Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds, 142x12mm Thru Axle	Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds, 142x12mm Thru Axle	Boardman ADV - C10 Carbon 142x12mm Thru Axle
Fork	C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer	C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer	C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle	C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle	C10 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle
Bottom Bracket	FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm	FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm	FSA BB-4000, Mega Exo	FSA BB-4000, Mega Exo	FSA BB386 Press Fit with 24mm Shimano adapter
Headset	FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.	FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.	FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.	FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.	FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.
Stem	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop, 6 degree flare	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop, 6 degree flare	Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop, 6 degree flare
Saddle	Boardman ADV	Boardman ADV Womens	Boardman ADV	Boardman ADV	Prologo Akero AGX
Seatpost	Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm	Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm	Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm	Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm	Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm x 350mm
Pedals	Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”	Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”	Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”	Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”	Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medium cage	Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medium cage	Shimano GRX 10 speed	Shimano GRX 10 speed	Shimano GRX RD-RX810 II SPD
Front Derailleur	Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp	Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp	Shimano Tiagra, double, 34.9mm clamp	Shimano Tiagra, double, 34.9mm clamp	Shimano GRX RX810
Crank	FSA Velo Pro, 48/32t	FSA Velo Pro, 48/32t	FSA Omega Adventure, Mega Exo, 48/32t	FSA Omega Adventure, Mega Exo, 48/32t	Shimano GRX RX600, or Prowheel Gravel 46/30 T
Shifters	Shimano Sora, 2x9	Shimano Sora, 2x9	GRX hydraulic levers, 2x10	GRX hydraulic levers, 2x10	Shimano GRX RX600 2x11
Cassette	Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-34	Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-34	Shimano HG50, 10 speed, 11-36	Shimano HG50, 10 speed, 11-36	Shimano CS-R7000 speed, 11-32 T
Chain	KMC Z9	KMC Z9	KMC X10	KMC X10	KMC X11
Brakes	Tektro MD-C511 flat mount, 160mm rotor front and rear	Front: Tektro MD-C510 flat mount, 160mm rotor front and rear	Front: Shimano GRX Hydraulic - 160mm Shimano RT-56 Rotor	Front: Shimano GRX Hydraulic - 160mm Shimano RT-56 Rotor	Front: Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic - 160mm Shimano RT-30 Rotor

Wheels

Rims	Boardman ADV Tubeless Ready	Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims	Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims	Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims	Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims
Front Hub	Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear	Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear	Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear	Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear	Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear
Rear Hub	Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear	Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear	Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear	Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear	Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear
Tires	Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE - Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready	Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE - Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready	Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready	Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready	Panaracer Gravel King SK, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready

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