Boardman CXR 8.9 2025
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Groupset Apex
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 1 × 11
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Brakes SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
167cm - 179cm
MD
177cm - 183cm
LG
181cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 195cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 Alloy, smooth welded, cyclocross race geometry
Suspension Fork
Full carbon blades and steerer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex, long cage
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex hydraulic levers, 11 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG1130, 11-42t, 11 speed (11-13-15-17-19-22- 25-28-32-36-42)
Crank
SRAM Apex, X-Sync 44t, PF30
Bottom Bracket
SRAM PF30
Chain
SRAM PCX1 118
Pedals
Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16”
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula QR
Rear Hub
Formula QR
Rims
Boardman CXR Tubeless Ready
Tires
Donnelly PDX, 60 tpi, 700x33c, wire bead (non-tubeless)
Brakes
Brakes
Front: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount, SRAM 160mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount, SRAM 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
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 540 mm | 555 mm | 570 mm | 585 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 530 mm | 555 mm | 575 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 167 cm | 177 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 179 cm | 183 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
