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    MSRP
    ($1,013)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    23.1 lbs
    2.5
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    boardmanbikes.com

    Summary
    The Boardman ADV 8.8 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    ADV 8.8
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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 8.8

    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

    7005 Alloy, smooth welded, adventure geometry

    Fork

    Full carbon blades and steerer, tapered

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm

    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

    Pedals

    Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medi- um cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp

    Crank

    FSA Omega Adventure, Mega Exo, 48/32t

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora, 2x9

    Cassette

    Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-32t (11-12-14-16-18-21- 24-28-32)

    Chain

    KMC Z99

    Brakes

    Tektro Spyre mechanical disc, flat mount, 160mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Boardman ADV Tubeless Ready

    Front Hub

    Formula QR

    Rear Hub

    Formula QR

    Tires

    Schwalbe G-One allround, 700x38mm, raceguard, folding bead

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