Boardman ADV 9.0 Carbon

The Boardman ADV 9.0 Carbon is designed for adaptability and versatility. Its lightweight 990-gram C10 carbon frame and 420-gram carbon fork ensure a responsive ride. With Shimano's gravel-specific GRX 12-speed groupset and robust Goodyear tyres, this bike handles both off-road adventures and smooth tarmac with ease. Boardman ADV Range Review.

Key Features:

• Frame: Adventure, C10 carbon, 71.5-degree head angle.
• Front Fork: Rigid, full C10 carbon
• Drivetrain: Shimano GRX, 2x12-speed
• Brakes: Shimano BR-RX400 hydraulic disc brakes
• Wheels: Boardman ADV alloy, tubeless ready
• Tyres: Goodyear Connector Ultimate, 700x40mm, tubeless ready
• Other Standout Feature: Flared alloy handlebars for optimal control
• Finance Option: Available with 0% APR finance.
• The heart of the ADV 9.0 Carbon is its 990-gram C10 carbon frame and 420-gram carbon fork.
• Its neutral 71.5-degree head angle delivers predictable handling on and off the road.
• The frame also boasts hidden mounts for full-length mudguards, dropper post routing, and bottle and storage fixings on the top tube, seat tube, and downtube.
• The Boardman ADV 9.0 is fitted with Shimano's dedicated gravel-specific GRX series groupset.
• A GRX 12-speed drivetrain benefits from adventure-specific ergonomics and optimised gearing.
• The double 30/46 tooth chainset and 12-speed, 11-34 tooth cassette improve the shifting experience from that of its 10-speed sibling, allowing you to dial in the perfect gear selection whatever surface or situation you find yourself in.
• The ADV 9.0 features the Goodyear Connector tyre with its Ultimate Tubeless Complete™ technology.
• This version of the Connector features the same versatile tread pattern as the standard tyre but with the additional benefit of an internal multi-compound material layer, allowing for improved air retention and additional puncture and cut protection.
• Reliable and robust adventure-specific Boardman ADV wheels feature 12mm through axle hubs laced with Sapim Race spokes onto tubeless-ready alloy rims with a 22mm internal width.
• Flared alloy handlebars allow for an optimal ergonomic hand position on the hoods, more control whilst in the drops, and facilitate more frontal space to carry additional luggage.
• Prologo's Akero AGX saddle has been developed specifically for the rigours of gravel and adventure riding.
• Its T-shaped profile and supportive padding support the sit bones, while its central channel helps to reduce numbness by relieving pressure on sensitive tissues.