Best Budget Gravel Bike in 2024? (Boardman ADV First Look)

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @ebikedorset
    @ebikedorset 29 днів тому +19

    I bought the aluminium ADV 8.9 black two months ago. I'm 72 and having ridden over 9000 miles on my Crossfire e-bike I needed a bike with a low gear for hill climbing. I also wanted hydraulic disc brakes and a bike that could take me away from busy main roads. The Boardman was very well equipped for the price compared to competitors. I ditched the awful supplied pedals immediately and fitted a pair of resin MTB pedals. After a few rides I also changed the saddle for a gel foam one with a cut out which was much more comfortable and added detachable SKS Speedrocker mudguards to cope with the winter weather. I only have the e-bike to compare the Boardman to but so far I'm loving it. It handles very well on and off road and the geometry suits my age and experience better than a road bike.

  • @chrisscott8362
    @chrisscott8362 29 днів тому +13

    Kudos for Boardman for listening to the customer on features and price. Looks great.

    • @KoenMiseur
      @KoenMiseur 29 днів тому

      Did they? Who would buy a gravelbike with 42mm clearance, heck there are allroad bikes with almost the same clearance!

    • @therider4909
      @therider4909 29 днів тому +1

      @@KoenMiseur the ADV & TRVL can take up to 50mm wide tyre. Perhaps check the specs first, eh.

    • @Ryan.T89
      @Ryan.T89 29 днів тому +2

      @@KoenMiseurI often ask myself why people buy a gravel bike to fit big tyres, effectively turning it into a 90s Mtb. Like we have a solution to this problem and it’s called an XC bike.

  • @HeadPack
    @HeadPack 29 днів тому +7

    That's a decent price point for a carbon GRX 2 by gravel bike. Not sure about running the cables into the down tube that way, as it might interfere with a frame bag, but things like a standard bar/stem and standard clamps are nice. Quite light for a gravel with aluminum wheels too.
    Still don't regret getting the Revolt Advanced 2 on sale for nearly that price. Has the flip chip for very wide tires, which I think more brands could do.

  • @emc8366
    @emc8366 28 днів тому +4

    I bought an ADV9.0R which is the same frame, fork and wheels but with 12 speed 105 and 32mm tyres.
    For my first road bike i felt £1300 was a great price on discount at halfords and its so far serving me very well.
    The 42mm tyre clearance might not be getting much use as a summer road bike but part of me is very tempted to pop a set of 38mm slick gravel tyres on it for dry winters day riding and to allow me to run on less than perfect bike paths.

  • @mynameisntbobbybob
    @mynameisntbobbybob 29 днів тому +3

    Met Chris Boardman on his ride to Paris this year, he was riding this bike I believe. Really nice looking. I would like the flat bar gravel bike, think it looks really cool!

  • @DDai-qd8uk
    @DDai-qd8uk 29 днів тому +4

    I like how your clothing changes over time are slowly making you look more and more like Jeremy Clarkson.

  • @JohnBatty
    @JohnBatty 28 днів тому

    Pleasant surprise to see my Boardman CX Team on screen. Still going strong, it was originally £1,000 and only 900g heavier than the new bike you feature.

  • @MikeBalkwill-bn1mz
    @MikeBalkwill-bn1mz 29 днів тому +4

    Agree about the “Adventure” term, same applies for here in NL.

  • @BoxCarBoy12
    @BoxCarBoy12 29 днів тому +3

    No silly integrated cockpit and headset cable routing make this a win to me

  • @benhoward4294
    @benhoward4294 27 днів тому +1

    I bought the Aluminium Boardman CX with carbon forks off FB market place for £250. It does the ‘gravel’ thing for me and used more than my pricier full carbon mtb and road bike as its more versatile for 90% of riding.

  • @zedddddful
    @zedddddful 29 днів тому +2

    I had the older 2022 8.9 adv was a good bike felt very much like old school MTB geometry spec for the money was bang on.

  • @carltonholmes8061
    @carltonholmes8061 29 днів тому +2

    I have been on carbon for 15yrs MTB and road. Never had a problem. However i did crack and break 4 Aluminium frames in the past.

  • @millermiller75
    @millermiller75 29 днів тому +3

    Would be nice to know if UDH and frame weight for future videos if possible.

  • @OFFICIAL_DSR
    @OFFICIAL_DSR 29 днів тому +1

    I’m considering getting the ADV 8.9 in orange I currently have a carrera Vulcan don’t quite want a road bike but want to go faster

  • @SolD_BerG
    @SolD_BerG 29 днів тому +1

    I think the Cube nuroad c62 pro ist the better Option. You get Carbon frame, wheels with grx 2by and a Carbon gravel bar

  • @adehooper6780
    @adehooper6780 28 днів тому +1

    I hope it's good, I've just bought an adv 9.0😊

  • @Coolbusby78
    @Coolbusby78 29 днів тому +1

    Brought an 8.9 a few weeks ago excellent bike for the money.

    • @joystation1
      @joystation1 28 днів тому

      Me as well, the 8.9 Carbon a couple of weeks back too . I'm trying to resist the urge to upgrade stuff straightaway but I have swapped out the stock 335g seat post with a 132g carbon seat post (20 quid from AliExpress, delivered in 8 days). I wasn't impressed by the brakes which I put down to the budget Shimano RT26 resin only rotors and resin pads. Luckily I had some nearly new Clarks CL rotors in my parts bin which have improved things. I'll replace the resin pads when they wear out with ceramic ones. I don't find the Prologo Akero saddle very comfy so that'll be next to go and I'll stop there. Although there are mounting points for permanent mudguards, I got the SKS Speedrockers that I can put on when needed as they look good but boy are they are a pita to fit.

    • @Coolbusby78
      @Coolbusby78 28 днів тому +1

      Agree about the saddle going to drop it by another 15mm if that doesn’t work I switch it out in new year.

  • @Ryan.T89
    @Ryan.T89 29 днів тому +5

    This is not cheap when you consider you can buy an Alloy GRX 2x12 Felt from Merlin cycles for £999.

  • @anthonyparkes8162
    @anthonyparkes8162 29 днів тому +1

    Seems to me my old hard tail mountain bike from the 90s it would do most things this adventure bike does.

  • @richardhowarth4230
    @richardhowarth4230 26 днів тому

    Bought mine last Christmas(adv 9.0)superb bike for the money and lovely to ride. Why spend more

  • @niklaskristensson2231
    @niklaskristensson2231 28 днів тому

    Good looking and surprisingly low weight with alu rims😊

  • @SuperCanonshooter
    @SuperCanonshooter 29 днів тому

    I’d really appreciate a “How Does It Feel” rating?? All these reviewers keep trying to push quality based on marginal gains of watts.. But the vast majority of road/gravel cyclists just want a really fun bike to ride!! So please start rating ride feel!

  • @thehairs1970
    @thehairs1970 27 днів тому

    Not watched but hoping the answer is yes as I just bought one!

  • @riderrunco
    @riderrunco 29 днів тому

    Better value than the carbon gt grade?

  • @Andy_ATB
    @Andy_ATB 29 днів тому

    I like the Flat bar TRVL version......and decent value for money.

  • @Avocado207
    @Avocado207 29 днів тому

    Cube Nuroad C62 pro on paper looks like better value for the money. ? Review

  • @delveccr
    @delveccr 29 днів тому

    We all don’t ride on gravel here in the US. We ride on dirt, mud, rocks, single track and dirt roads.

  • @bwarey52
    @bwarey52 29 днів тому

    Definitely drop the Gravel name,Road/Allroad/Adventure/Hart tail MTB, simple 👍

  • @KoenMiseur
    @KoenMiseur 29 днів тому +1

    42 mm clearance, What the actual F where they thinking, it should at least be 45mm and 50mm is even better!
    I would pick the Cube Nuroad C:62 Pro 2025 over this bike any day, even if it's about €100 more! Same groupset but with a 48x31 and 11-36 gearing, also carbon wheels and 50mm clearance!

    • @Andy-co6pn
      @Andy-co6pn 29 днів тому

      And shipping it back and a long wait when the inevitable Canyon QC fail means a warranty repair 😅

    • @Ryan.T89
      @Ryan.T89 29 днів тому

      Just buy a modern XC bike, don’t really see the point in a 90s MTB with drop handlebars. But whatever you’re in to.

  • @ZenEndurance
    @ZenEndurance 29 днів тому +3

    Lost me at 42 tires. No way I’m buying that.

    • @peteo3436
      @peteo3436 29 днів тому +1

      😂 strong feelings, mate? You should get that looked at.

    • @ZenEndurance
      @ZenEndurance 29 днів тому

      @@peteo3436 Why

    • @MeatSack99
      @MeatSack99 29 днів тому +1

      Yeah, same. I was intrigued until the tyre clearance was confirmed. Shame.

  • @markhay1664
    @markhay1664 27 днів тому +1

    Still think £2000 is a lot for a Halfords bike. I’m shaw you could get a direct sale bike better equipped for less

    • @andrewoels-wallis6982
      @andrewoels-wallis6982 15 днів тому

      Boardman is not a Halfords bike. They only sell through Halfords. They also used to sell through Tredz, but if you have any issues, Boardman and Halfords customer service is really very good. I owned the 2021 8.9 ADV and was so impressed with it, and now I have the 8.9E ADV, and that is amazing fun and brilliant valuev too.

  • @DionLewiis
    @DionLewiis 29 днів тому

    Seems like innovation is simply reinventing the mountain bike. Before we know it gravel bikes will have full suspension and 60mm tyre clearance

  • @dieppe182
    @dieppe182 29 днів тому +3

    2k? Cheap? Doesn't entice many to get a carbon gravel bike. I think that this is why the industry is struggling. We probably need to go back back to basics to encourage people into the pastime/sport.

    • @JustBrowsing777
      @JustBrowsing777 29 днів тому +2

      Started at 850£?

    • @dieppe182
      @dieppe182 29 днів тому +3

      Granted. Just shocked that £2k is considered as not much nowadays.

    • @andrewoels-wallis6982
      @andrewoels-wallis6982 15 днів тому

      Maybe consider the 8.9 ADV Black, as that is a well specced bike for £1200.

  • @andrew8200m
    @andrew8200m 29 днів тому +1

    The drive train is about as gravel as my fill squish is road bike. I see no value, I see compromise and a boat load of bits that need swapping out adding to the build cost and creating waste.

  • @Boss-dr2zk
    @Boss-dr2zk 29 днів тому

    Title of best value gravel bike still goes to the poseidon x

  • @kri1st84
    @kri1st84 28 днів тому

    Still waiting for Propain Terrel review 🙄

  • @Natan9000
    @Natan9000 29 днів тому

    Nice bike and good value for sure! Not best value though (Cube nuroad c62 2025 has best value.

  • @Nwrig004
    @Nwrig004 29 днів тому

    2x now we’re talking screw that 1x nonsense

  • @MrSeRGOLis
    @MrSeRGOLis 29 днів тому

    mmm... looks like Cervelo Aspero GRX 810 2022/2023

  • @riderrunco
    @riderrunco 29 днів тому

    All good till tyre clearance

  • @Cobalt985
    @Cobalt985 29 днів тому +6

    I don't like carbon as a material for bikes. I prefer aluminum and titanium. Carbon fiber makes me nervous.

    • @eleycki
      @eleycki 29 днів тому +2

      I don’t see why, it is strong as hell.

    • @zedddddful
      @zedddddful 29 днів тому +3

      Don't be nervous I'm a big guy gym rat 90kg and my carbon Boardman bike has been fine for years now and I'm not gentle with it.

    • @eleycki
      @eleycki 29 днів тому

      @ same. 100kg and 14 years on one carbon frame.

  • @JonHart-o8g
    @JonHart-o8g 26 днів тому

    My local Halfords is awful

  • @Andy-co6pn
    @Andy-co6pn 29 днів тому +1

    Wait until the fatbike fraternity start crying about 50mm tyres 😂