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Apr 1, 2021 · Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Boardman) By Hannah Bussey. published 1 April 2021. in Buying Guides. Encompassing hybrid, road, time trial, cyclocross and mountain bike disciplines, the...
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- Halfords
Boardman will always be markedly cheaper than brands like Specialized because they're owned by Halfords and they have a race to the bottom approach to pricing, whereas Specialized is a more premium brand. You say this is your first road bike, how much experience do you have with bikes in general?
They're certainly not bad bikes. They're pretty good value for money and the reviews are usually positive. The main problem with Halfords is the staff. Some are great, they're cyclists that love bikes and really know their stuff. Some though are just there to earn a wage and don't really know about bikes. It can be hit and miss
Jun 5, 2016 · We set about designing our first Boardman Bikes product: a carbon time trial/triathlon frame. The guiding principle was one we both held dear: the demands of the event would drive our design, and function would always take precedence over form.
- The Ride
- Frame and Fork
- Geometry
- Groupset
- Wheels and Tyres
- Finishing Kit
- Value
- Conclusion
- Verdict
Off-road it's a very capable machine, just taking everything in its stride. On all but the most technical or roughest of descents it just gets on with the job, unlike some big money, speed-orientated gravel bikes. It's one of those bikes that you can just get on and ignore, really. Just line the handlebar up in the direction you want to go and spin...
The ADV 8.9 uses a triple-butted (three differing wall thicknesses along the length of specific tubes) 6061 grade aluminium alloy frame and a full-carbon fork with a tapered steerer. Boardman states that the frame uses hidden welds, but while they aren't exactly the most agricultural I've seen on an alloy bike, they aren't exactly undetectable eith...
The sizing range of the ADV 8.9 is actually quite – it's available in just four sizes (S, M, L, XL) which Boardman says will roughly cover rider heights of 1.70m to 1.95m. Here we have the medium, which comes with a 555mm top tube, 150mm head tube and 530mm seat tube. As mentioned, the geometry of the ADV is balanced between mountain and road bikin...
There is a bit of a mix and match approach to the gearing, but mostly it's based around Shimano's very capable gravel-specific groupset, GRX. The 10-speed GRX 400, to be precise. If you haven't come across the GRX range yet, then basically in use it feels very similar to Shimano's road groupsets but comes with lower gear ratios, in 1x and 2x option...
On a bike costing just over a grand, it's good to see the combination of tubeless ready tyres and wheels straight out of the box. The Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE tyres are, as their name would suggest, good all-rounders. The dimpled tread doesn't hold you back on the road as they roll quite well, and their suppleness and the rubber compound provide...
The bar, stem, seatpost and saddle are all Boardman branded, and it is decent quality kit. The alloy handlebar has a shallow 120mm drop, but more importantly a 6-degree flare to make the 44cm bar wider at the drops. This gives you a better stance for more control when travelling at speed off-road, and I also find that the slightly slanted angle of ...
This is where the ADV 8.9 sticks its chest out – it's a lot of bike for the £1,100 price tag and, more importantly, highly upgradable over time thanks to the excellent frameset. The Genesis CDA 30is an aluminium alloy gravel bike and has a very similar ride to the Boardman, though the latter is a touch more lively thanks to being around half a kilo...
The Boardman ADV 8.9 is a classy bike. It balances everything well, like comfort and stiffness, and the neutral handling still provides enough fun for the bike to be a laugh to ride. It's a really versatile package too, when you consider the way the geometry lends itself well to both riding on the road and off.
An excellent entry point to gravel riding thanks to sorted geometry and a great ride quality from the Boardman's frameset All the deals displayed on our review pages are pulled from a constantly updating database feed of the best affiliate deals available. The criteria for deciding on what are the best deals is who is offering the lowest, delivered...
- Stu Kerton
Boardman bikes are constantly looking inside and outside the cycle industry to see where they can refine their range of bikes for all sorts of cycling. Not just for the elites, Boardman road bikes include affordable options that are ideal for the daily commute.
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Apr 27, 2023 · Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Luke Friend) Cycling Weekly Verdict. It’s impossible to be down on the Boardman HYB 8.6 despite my minor gripes. You’re getting a well-specced bike that...
