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    MSRP
    ($1,519)
    ($2,374)
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    23.1 lbs20.3 lbs
    3.6
    5.6
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    42c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 600, TiagraGRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 11
    Brand Site

    boardmanbikes.com

    boardmanbikes.com

    Summary
    The Boardman ADV 8.9 and Boardman ADV 9.0 are both gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The ADV 8.9 has an aluminum frame and a 2 × 10 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the ADV 9.0 has a carbon frame and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    ADV 8.9
    ADV 9.0
    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 8.9

    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
    Frame

    Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds, 142x12mm Thru Axle

    Boardman ADV - C10 Carbon 142x12mm Thru Axle

    Fork

    C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle

    C10 Carbon with Tapered Steerer - 100x12mm Thru Axle

    Bottom Bracket

    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.

    Stem

    Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

    Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    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

    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 GRX 10 speed

    Shimano GRX RD-RX810 II SPD

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, double, 34.9mm clamp

    Shimano GRX RX810

    Crank

    FSA Omega Adventure, Mega Exo, 48/32t

    Shimano GRX RX600, or Prowheel Gravel 46/30 T

    Shifters

    GRX hydraulic levers, 2x10

    Shimano GRX RX600 2x11

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 10 speed, 11-36

    Shimano CS-R7000 speed, 11-32 T

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano GRX Hydraulic - 160mm Shimano RT-56 Rotor

    Front: Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic - 160mm Shimano RT-30 Rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims

    Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims

    Front Hub

    Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

    Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

    Rear Hub

    Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

    Formula RX-512 front, RX-142 rear

    Tires

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

    Panaracer Gravel King SK, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready

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