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    MSRP
    ($2,089)$2,500
    Where to Buy
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    $2,500

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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    22.5 lbs22.7 lbs
    3.7
    3.8
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonSpecialized Future Shock 1.5
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b700c
    Clearance
    47c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    RivalApex
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 12
    Suspension
    RigidHardtail
    Front Travel
    -20mm
    Brand Site

    boardmanbikes.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Boardman ADV 9.0 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2019 ADV 9.0
    2024 Diverge Comp E5
    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)

    30 mph

    2019 ADV 9.0

    31 mph

    2024 Diverge Comp E5

    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 smooth weld Alloy

    Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Fork

    ADV C10 Carbon, tapered steerer

    Travel20mm

    Future Shock 1.5 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

    Travel20mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP

    SRAM DUB BSA

    Headset

    FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.

    Stem

    Boardman Elite Alloy

    Future Stem, Comp

    Handlebar

    Controltech CLS Gravel Bar, 12 degree flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Saddle

    Fizik Tundra VS M7, alloy rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Boardman Elite Carbon, 31.6 x 350mm

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 1 Long Cage

    SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM Rival 1 40T

    SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40T

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival 1

    SRAM Apex 1x12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM Rival 11-42T

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM Rival - PC1130

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Rival, 160mm Rotor front & rear

    Front: SRAM Apex, Rear: SRAM Apex

    Wheels
    Rims

    Boardman ADV Elite 650b

    Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc

    Front Hub

    Boardman ADV - 100x12mm front, 142x12mm rear

    Rear Hub

    Boardman ADV - 100x12mm front, 142x12mm rear

    Tires

    Clement MSO 650bx50mm Tubeless

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan sidewall, 700x42

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