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    MSRP
    ($1,045)
    ($2,532)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    23.1 lbs19.4 lbs
    2.5
    4.8
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    42c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSA105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 92 × 12
    Brand Site

    boardmanbikes.com

    boardmanbikes.com

    Summary
    The Boardman ADV 8.6 and Boardman ADV 9.0 ROAD are both gravel bikes. The ADV 8.6 has an aluminum frame, while the ADV 9.0 ROAD has a carbon frame, better components, and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    ADV 8.6
    ADV 9.0 ROAD
    Other Gravel bikes
    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

    39 mph

    ADV 9.0 ROAD

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Triple Butted 6061 X7 Auminium with hidden welds

    Boardman ADV - C10 Carbon 142x12mm Thru Axle

    Fork

    C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer

    C10 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm

    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.

    Stem

    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

    Saddle

    Boardman ADV

    Prologo Akero AGX

    Seatpost

    Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm

    Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm x 350mm

    Pedals

    Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”

    Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medium cage

    Shimano 105 R7100 12 SPD

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp

    Shimano 105 R7100

    Crank

    FSA Velo Pro, 48/32t

    Shimano 105 R7100 - 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora, 2x9

    Shimano 105 R7100 2x12

    Cassette

    Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-34

    Shimano CS-R7100 12 speed, 11-36 T

    Chain

    KMC Z9

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro MD-C510 flat mount, 160mm rotor front and rear

    Front: Shimano 105 R7100 Hydraulic - 160mm Shimano RT-30 Rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims

    Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims

    Front Hub

    Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear

    Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

    Rear Hub

    Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear

    Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

    Tires

    Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE - Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready

    Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 700x32 - Tube type

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