Boardman ADV 8.6 2026 - Gravel Bike
The Boardman ADV 8.6 blends a butted alloy frame, carbon fork and Shimano Sora 2x9 gearing into a confident, versatile gravel bike built for smooth commuting, weekend exploring and all-surface comfort.
Key Features:
- 6061 butted alloy frame, smooth welds, adventure geometry & wide tyre clearance
- Full carbon fork for low weight and vibration damping
- Shimano Sora 2x9 drivetrain for dependable wide-range gearing
- Tektro MD-C511 mechanical disc brakes for controlled stopping
- Tubeless-compatible Boardman ADV alloy wheelset
- Goodyear Connector 40mm tyres with fast-rolling all-terrain tread
- Flared bars & extensive mounting points for luggage and accessories
- Available with 0% APR finance
The Boardman ADV 8.6 is built around a smooth-welded 6061 butted alloy frame that finds the sweet spot between low weight, durability and all-terrain comfort. Its adventure-focused geometry offers stable handling on rough roads while remaining efficient and lively on tarmac. Compliance is boosted by thinned tube profiles and a full carbon fork, helping to take the sting out of broken surfaces. Versatility is a major part of the ADV range, and the 8.6 comes ready for anything with hidden mudguard mounts, rack fixings, top-tube mounts and bottle bosses across the frame and fork legs. Even dropper post routing is included for future upgrades.
Shimano’s Sora 2x9 groupset is well-known for its reliability and ease of maintenance—ideal for year-round riding. The 30/46T chainset combines with an 11-34T cassette to offer a genuinely useful spread of gears, whether grinding up steep climbs or pushing the pace on faster sections. Shifting is light and predictable thanks to Sora’s integrated brake/shift levers.
Rolling on tubeless-compatible Boardman ADV wheels, the 8.6 is ready for an easy upgrade to lower pressures and more grip. The factory-fitted Goodyear Connector 40mm tyres feature a fast central tread for smooth momentum on hardpack or tarmac, with more aggressive shoulder knobs to keep you confident when the gravel gets loose. They strike a great balance for riders who mix road, towpaths and easy trails.
A flared alloy handlebar widens control in the drops and creates extra space for bar-mounted luggage—ideal for bikepacking setups. The ADV saddle blends supportive shaping with a pressure-relief channel to keep you comfortable across long days exploring.
From weekday commutes to weekend gravel rides, the Boardman ADV 8.6 is a versatile, confidence-building bike that’s ready to take you further.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | Adventure, 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | Rigid, Full Carbon |
| Headset | FSA No.42 - ACB, Integrated |
| Stem | Alloy, 80mm(S,M) 90mm(M) 100mm(XL) -7 degree rise |
| Bars | Alloy, 400mm(S), 420mm(M,L) 440mm(XL) 10 degree flare |
| Front Brake | Tektro MD-C511, Mechanical, 160mm Disc Rotor |
| Rear Brake | Tektro MD-C511, Mechanical, 160mm Disc Rotor |
| Brake Lever | SHIMANO SORA ST-R3000 |
| Front Mech | Shimano Sora FD-R3000, Double |
| Rear Mech | Shimano Sora RD-R3000-GS, 9 Speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora ST-R3000, 2x9 Speed |
| Speed | 18 |
| Rims | Alloy, double wall, tubeless compatible |
| Front Tyre | Goodyear Connector, 700x40mm, Tube Type |
| Rear Tyre | Goodyear Connector, 700x40mm, Tube Type |
| Seat Post | Alloy, 31.6mmx350mm |
| Saddle | Boardman ADV |
| Chainset | Prowheel, 30/46T, 170mm(S) 172.5mm(M,L) 175mm(XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA, square taper, sealed cartridge |
| Chain | KMC Z9, 9 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400, 9 Speed, 11-34T |
| Pedals | Alloy, cage |
| Weight | 10.7kg |
Boardman ADV Size Chart
|
Size |
Height (cm) |
Height (inches) |
Inside Leg (cm) |
|
S |
170 – 179 |
5’7 – 5’10 |
74 - 82 |
|
M |
177 – 183 |
5’9 – 6’0 |
78 - 85 |
|
L |
181 – 189 |
5’11 – 6’2 |
82 - 89 |
|
XL |
187 - 195 |
6’1 – 6’5 |
86 - 94 |
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Boardman ADV 8.6 2026 - Gravel Bike
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