{"id":66747,"date":"2024-07-17T16:16:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/d5ba16b6-a9a1-4b11-a156-240bfeb78ad5"},"modified":"2024-07-17T17:26:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T15:26:44","slug":"boardman-announces-affordable-trvl-gravel-bike-range-including-a-rockshox-equipped-bike-for-1600","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/boardman-announces-affordable-trvl-gravel-bike-range-including-a-rockshox-equipped-bike-for-1600\/","title":{"rendered":"Boardman announces affordable TRVL gravel bike range, including a RockShox-equipped bike for \u00a31,600"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halfords-owned brand also updates its line-up of award-winning ADV gravel bikes <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at 14:16 PM<\/p>

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Boardman has unveiled a new range of affordable TRVL gravel bikes, which are designed to handle adventurous off-road riding thanks to front suspension and 50mm tyre clearance.\u00a0<\/p>

The Halfords-owned brand has also refreshed its award-winning stable of all-round gravel bikes<\/a>: the ADV 8.9 <\/a>topped our Budget Bike of the Year category in 2021 and 2022.<\/p>

Starting at \u00a3950 with the alloy ADV 8.8, the Boardman gravel range tops out at \u00a33,800 with the 12\u2013speed GRX Di2-equipped Boardman ADV 9.6.<\/p>

We haven\u2019t officially heard from Boardman when you\u2019ll be able to buy the bikes, but judging from the Halfords website, stock is due in July and August.\u00a0<\/p>

Boardman gravel bikes range 2025<\/h2>
The line-up includes six alloy gravel bikes<\/a> priced between \u00a3950 and \u00a32,100.\u00a0<\/p>
Boardman\u2019s four new carbon gravel bikes<\/a> are priced between \u00a32,200 and \u00a33,800.\u00a0<\/p>

Boardman ADV 9.6 Carbon<\/h3>
A carbon frame, carbon Zipp wheels and 12-speed GRX Di2 will cost you \u00a33,800. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Boardman\u2019s 990g C10 carbon frame and 420g fork (both claimed weights) form the basis of the range-topping ADV 9.6.\u00a0<\/p>
A middle-of-the-road 71.5-degree head angle keeps handling predictable on and off-road, according to the brand.\u00a0<\/p>
The frame has mounts for full-length mudguards <\/a>and a pannier rack<\/a>, and bosses to attach bottles and bikepacking bags<\/a> on the top tube, seat tube and down tube.\u00a0<\/p>
Boardman specs a standard seatpost, but the frame is compatible with dropper post<\/a> routing.\u00a0<\/p>
A full 12-speed Shimano GRX Di2 groupset<\/a> and carbon Zipp 303 S wheels<\/a> round off a keenly priced build.\u00a0<\/p>
The claimed weight is 8.8kg in an unspecified size.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: C10 Carbon\u00a0<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: Shimano GRX Di2 RX825<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Zipp 303 S Carbon<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector Ultimate, 40mm tubeless-ready<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: Shimano GRX, hydraulic disc<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Boardman alloy, 27.2x50mm (S, M), 400mm(L, XL)<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Prologo Akero AGX<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a33,800<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Boardman ADV 9.2 Carbon<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
Next in line is the ADV 9.2 with alloy wheels and SRAM’s cheapest electronic groupset. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The second-tier Boardman ADV 9.2 uses the same frame and fork as the ADV 9.6, but is built around a SRAM Apex AXS XPLR groupset<\/a> and own-brand alloy wheels.\u00a0<\/p>
This version of SRAM\u2019s cheapest electronic groupset<\/a> features a 12-speed, 11-44t cassette and 40T chainring. The Boardman ADV wheels are tubeless<\/a>-ready and have a 22mm internal width.\u00a0<\/p>
Boardman says the ADV 9.2 Carbon weighs 9kg in an unspecified size.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: C10 Carbon<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: SRAM Apex AXS XPLR<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV alloy<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector Ultimate, 40mm tubeless-ready<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: SRAM Apex AXS, hydraulic disc<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Boardman alloy, 27.2x350mm (S, M), 400mm (L, XL)<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Prologo Akero AGX<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a32,500<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Boardman ADV 9.0 Carbon<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
The ADV 9.0 is the most reasonable full-carbon bike in the range. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Boardman specs the third-rung ADV 9.0 with Shimano 12-speed mechanical GRX<\/a>, consisting of 46\/30T chainrings and an 11-34t cassette.\u00a0<\/p>
Like the slightly more expensive ADV 9.2, the ADV 9.0 rolls on Boardman ADV alloy hoops.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: C10 Carbon<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: Shimano GRX RX820<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV alloy<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector Ultimate, 40mm tubeless-ready<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: Shimano GRX, hydraulic disc\u00a0<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Boardman alloy, 27.2x350mm (S, M), 400mm (L, XL)<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Prologo Akero AGS<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a32,200\u00a0<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: July<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Boardman TRVL 9.2<\/h3>
$\"three-quarter$
The TRVL 9.2 is the top-of-the-range model. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Boardman says its TRVL range of gravel bikes is designed for more rugged terrain than the ADV range.\u00a0<\/p>
They have 40mm of front gravel suspension<\/a>, clearance for 50mm-wide gravel tyres<\/a> and dropper post <\/a>routing, although Boardman supplies a standard seatpost.\u00a0<\/p>
The TRVL 9.2 comes with alloy Boardman ADV wheels and a SRAM Apex AXS XPLR groupset. It is claimed to weigh 11.1kg in an unspecified size.\u00a0<\/p>
Like the ADV, the alloy TRVL frame is peppered with mounts for mudguards, bags and a rack.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: 6061 alloy; RockShox Rudy, 40mm travel<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: SRAM Apex AXS XPLR<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV alloy<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector, tubeless-ready, 700x45mm<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc\u00a0<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Alloy, 31.6x350mm (S), 400mm (M, L)<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Fizik Terra Argo<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a32,100<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul>
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Boardman ADV 9.2<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
The Boardman ADV 9.2 has an alloy frame and carbon fork. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Boardman ADV 9.2 pairs an alloy frame with a full carbon fork and SRAM\u2019s Apex AXS XPLR groupset.\u00a0<\/p>
Costing \u00a31,800, the ADV 9.2 is claimed to weigh 10.2kg in an unspecified size.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: 6061 butted alloy; C10 rigid\u00a0<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: SRAM Apex AXS XPLR<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV alloy<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector, tubeless-ready, 700x40mm<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy\u00a0<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Alloy, 31.6x350mm<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Fizik Terra Argo<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a31,800\u00a0<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul>
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Boardman TRVL 8.9 Drop Bar<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
The TRVL models have clearance for 50mm-wide tyres, a relaxed head angle and a suspension fork. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Second in the TRVL range, the Boardman TRVL 8.9 drops down to a mechanical SRAM Apex groupset with wide-range gearing, but retains a RockShox Rudy gravel suspension fork<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>
Boardman says the TRVL 8.9 weighs 11.3kg without specifying the size.<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: 6061 alloy; RockShox Rudy, 40mm travel<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: SRAM Apex XPLR Wide<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV alloy<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector, tubeless-ready, 700x45mm<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Alloy, 31.6x350mm (S), 400mm (M, L)<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Fizik Terra Argo<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a31,800\u00a0<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Boardman ADV 8.9 Carbon<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
The Boardman ADV 8.9 Carbon comes with 10-speed Shimano GRX. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The carbon version of the ADV 8.9 is specced with a 2×10-speed Shimano GRX groupset, including an 11-36t cassette and hydraulic disc brakes. The 46\/30T crankset<\/a> is from Prowheel.\u00a0<\/p>
The cheapest carbon ADV is claimed to weigh 9.8kg in an undetermined size.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: C10 Carbon<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: Shimano GRX RX600<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV alloy<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector, tubeless-ready, 700x40mm<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: Shimano GRX, hydraulic disc<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Boardman Alloy, 27.2x350mm (S, M), 400mm (L, XL)<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Prologo Akero RS<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a31,800\u00a0<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: July<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Boardman ADV 8.9\u00a0<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
There’s also an alloy version of the ADV 8.9. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The more affordable ADV 8.9 has an alloy frame and carbon fork, but also comes with a majority Shimano GRX RX400 groupset<\/a>. KMC and Prowheel supply the chain and crankset respectively.<\/p>
Costing \u00a3600 less than the full-carbon model, the ADV 8.9 is said to weigh 10.9kg in an unspecified size.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: 6061 butted alloy; C10 carbon<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: Shimano GRX RX400<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV alloy<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector, tubeless-ready, 700x40mm<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: Shimano GRX, hydraulic disc\u00a0<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Alloy, 31.6x350mm<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Boardman ADV<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a31,200<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul>
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Boardman TRVL 8.9 Flat Bar<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
The flat-bar TRVL 8.9 gets a mullet SRAM drivetrain for wider gear range. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Boardman TRVL 8.9 Flat Bar is an alloy, flat-bar gravel bike with 40mm of front suspension and a slack 70-degree head angle for stable handling.\u00a0<\/p>
The wide-range 1×12 drivetrain mixes and matches SRAM GX\/SX components.<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: 6061 alloy; RockShox Rudy, 40mm travel<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: SRAM Eagle, 1×12-speed<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman ADV<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector, tubeless-ready, 700x45mm<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: SRAM Flat Bar, Hydraulic Disc<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy, flat bar<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Alloy, 31.6x350mm (S) 400mm (M, L)<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Fizik Terra Argo<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a31,600<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul>
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Boardman ADV 8.8<\/h3>
$\"Boardman$
The ADV 8.8 starts the range at \u00a3950. – Boardman<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The entry-level, \u00a3950 alloy ADV 8.8 is specced with alloy wheels and a 1x Microshift Sword drivetrain<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>
Frame and fork<\/strong>: 6061 alloy; C10 carbon<\/li>
Drivetrain<\/strong>: Microshift Sword\u00a0<\/li>
Wheels<\/strong>: Boardman alloy, tubeless-compatible<\/li>
Tyres<\/strong>: Goodyear Connector, 700x40mm<\/li>
Brakes<\/strong>: Tektro mechanical disc brakes<\/li>
Bar and stem<\/strong>: Boardman alloy<\/li>
Seatpost<\/strong>: Alloy, 31.6x350mm<\/li>
Saddle<\/strong>: Boardman ADV<\/li>
Price<\/strong>: \u00a3950<\/li>
Availability<\/strong>: August<\/li><\/ul>
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