Boardman ADV 8.6 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
1,016$
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
170cm - 179cm
MD
177cm - 183cm
LG
181cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Triple Butted 6061 X7 Auminium with hidden welds
Suspension Fork
C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora, 2x9
Cassette
Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-34
Crank
FSA Velo Pro, 48/32t
Bottom Bracket
FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm
Chain
KMC Z9
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear
Rear Hub
Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear
Rims
Boardman ADV Tubeless Ready
Tires
Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE - Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-C511 flat mount, 160mm rotor front and rear
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 ADV
Seatpost
Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.53 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Stack | 550 mm | 569 mm | 592 mm | 604 mm |
| Reach | 372 mm | 381 mm | 389 mm | 395 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 531 mm | 551 mm | 566 mm | 581 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 515 mm | 530 mm | 555 mm | 575 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 170 cm | 177 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 179 cm | 183 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
ADV 8.6 is a Boardman Adv model. Boardman released 12 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Boardman ADV 8.6 Women’s 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 912$. On the other hand, Boardman ADV 9.0 2021, is the most expensive and costs 2190$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2021 and its price was 912$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that ADV 8.6 price is 169.96% smaller than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
The average weight for Gravel bikes is 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 10.5 kg (23.15 lbs), Boardman bike is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 29.15% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
ADV 8.6 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the ADV 8.6 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
Boardman ADV 8.6 bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 170 cm – 195 cm (5.58 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.