Boardman ADV 8.8 Womens 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
1,084$
Weight | 10.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Sora, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
147cm - 160cm
MD
157cm - 170cm
LG
167cm - 180cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 Alloy, smooth welded, adventure geometry
Suspension Fork
Full carbon blades and steerer, tapered
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medi- um cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora, 2x9
Cassette
Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-32t (11-12-14-16-18-21- 24-28-32)
Crank
FSA Omega Adventure, Mega Exo, 48/32t
Bottom Bracket
FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm
Chain
KMC Z99
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula QR
Rear Hub
Formula QR
Rims
Boardman ADV Tubeless Ready
Tires
Schwalbe G-One allround, 700x38mm, raceguard, folding bead
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Spyre mechanical disc, flat mount, 160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop
Headset
FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.
Seat
Saddle
Boardman Road by Velo, steel rails
Seatpost
Boardman Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 276 mm | 276 mm | 276 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 507 mm | 522 mm | 542 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 460 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 147 cm | 157 cm | 167 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 160 cm | 170 cm | 180 cm |
About this model
ADV 8.8 Womens belongs to the Boardman Adv model. Boardman launched 12 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Boardman Adv bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Boardman ADV 8.8 Womens 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 973$. Boardman ADV 9.0 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 2007$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Gravel bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Gravel bike that is reliable is 2462$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 973$. Comparing the average cost of a Gravel bike to this one, you will see that ADV 8.8 Womens price is 153.03% lower.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes have an average weight of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
ADV 8.8 Womens weighs 10.5 kg (23.15 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In short, the average Gravel bike weight is 29.15% lower than this one.
ADV 8.8 Womens components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the ADV 8.8 Womens bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Boardman ADV 8.8 Womens is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
ADV 8.8 Womens comes in 3 sizes, that range from 147 cm – 180 cm (4.82 ft – 5.91 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.