Boardman URB 8.6 2021 - Road Bike
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Product Description
The ultimate in low-maintenance urban cycling, the URB range combines simple, sleek aesthetics with everyday practicality.
With a lightweight 6061 aluminium frame and fork the URB 8.6's geometry balances heads-up visibility with agility and speed for cutting through town. A Shimano Nexus 3 speed internal gear hub paired with a rust-resistant chain give simple gear changes without the complexity of a rear derailleur, and powerful Tektro hydraulic disc brakes offer fingertip control when you need to stop quickly. 32mm Vittoria Randonneur Tech tyres have excellent puncture resistance but still roll fast and grip well, getting you to your destination on time.
The URB's contact points have also been given careful commuting consideration, with the lock-on grips and saddle made from our durable Urban Canvas material to shrug off knocks and scrapes. Mounts for full mudguards and a pannier rack mount mean the URB can quickly adapt to wetter weathers and carry luggage.
Key Features:
- Stylish aluminium frame and lightweight aluminium fork designed for a fast and efficient ride, without compromising comfort or heads up visibility
- Shimano Nexus 3 speed hub gear and rust-resistant chain ensure super-simple shifting and minimum maintenance
- Tektro HD-R310 hydraulic disc brakes deliver powerful, consistent stopping in all weathers
- Mudguard and rack mounts make the URB a practical year-round ride
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Specification
| Frame: | Boardman URB, X7 Aluminium |
| Fork: | Boardman URB Alloy Tapered |
| Headset: | 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" for tapered fork |
| Stem: | Boardman Alloy |
| Bars: | Boardman Alloy |
| Front Brake: | Tektro HD-R310 |
| Rear Brake: | Tektro HD-R310 |
| Rear Mech: | Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Hub Gear |
| Shifters: | Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Revoshift |
| Speed: | 3 |
| Rims: | Boardman URB |
| Rear Hub: | Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Hub Gear |
| Front Tyre: | Vittoria Randonneur Tech 700c x 32mm |
| Rear Tyre: | Vittoria Randonneur Tech 700c x 32mm |
| Seat Post: | Boardman Alloy |
| Saddle: | Boardman URB Canvas |
| Chainset: | Prowheel - 39t |
| Bottom Bracket: | 115mm square taper in eccentric BB shell |
| Chain: | KMC Rust-Resistant Z1 |
| Cassette: | Shimano 18t Sprocket |
| Pedals: | Flat pedals |
| Weight: | 11 kg |
Boardman URB Sizing
Boardman URB Size Chart
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Size |
Height (cm) |
Inseam (cm) |
Height (in) |
Inseam (in) |
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S |
170 - 179 |
74 - 82 |
5' 7" - 5' 11" |
29" - 32" |
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M |
177 - 183 |
78 - 85 |
5' 10" - 6' 0" |
31" - 36" |
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L |
181 - 189 |
82 - 89 |
5' 11" - 6' 3" |
32" - 25" |
What size frame do I need if I am between sizes? - read here
Please note, all size information is provided as a guide - if you're unsure or need any further assistance you can call us on 01792 799508 ... we're happy to help!
Road Bike Guide
Road Bike Guide
Is a Road Bike Right for Me?
If you’re new to the cycling world, we highly recommend taking a look at our bike buying guide overview or our road bike buying guide to help you decide what type of bike is right for your needs.
When you’re choosing a road bike, there are a few things to look out for which can help you work out the quality and performance you can expect from a particular model.
Usage
What road bike is right for you? There are a few different kinds of road bike, and they all have their specialities. We break down their strengths and usage in an easy to read table below.
Frame Material
The vast majority of road bikes are made from either aluminium alloy or carbon fibre. Alloy bikes can offer higher tier groupsets for a lower price, whereas carbon frames come at a significant premium, but are lighter and give that extra performance advantage.
Aluminium alloy frames
Alloy frames have come a long way recently, using hydroforming and butting to keep the weight low, while keeping stiffness high.
Carbon fibre composite frames
Carbon frames have a lighter weight and greater stiffness, while maintaining excellent comfort.
Fork
Road bike forks are made to be lightweight and stiff, giving accurate steering, as well as a comfortable ride. Budget road bikes will have alloy forks, whereas mid-range forks often have mix-material forks, with alloy steerer tubes and carbon fork blades. Carbon bladed forks deliver a more comfortable ride, absorbing road vibrations and flexing slightly in rough roads. Full carbon forks are found on high end road bikes. They are especially lightweight and offer even greater stiffness.
Groupset
A bike’s groupset, or drivetrain, is where the biggest difference in component quality is seen. A complete groupset comprises of the following parts:
- Chainset (aka Crankset)
- Bottom bracket
- Brakes
- Brake levers
- Shifters
- Front & rear derailleur
- Chain
- Cassette
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Road groupsets are supplied by Shimano, SRAM or Campagnolo. Having reliable and fast shifting can make all the difference when pushing hard. The majority of road bikes have double chainring drivetrains, while triple chainring setups are usually only found on low end bikes and touring bikes. Road bikes will have 7-12 speeds in the rear, with higher gears meaning more options for smoother riding.
Brakes
Disc brakes
Disc brakes offer greater stopping power and modulation. They work as well in wet as dry weather, and don’t require the rims to be replaced periodically. They come at a weight penalty, however.
Calliper rim brakes
Rim brakes are lightweight and easy to maintain. They allow greater aerodynamics for aero road bikes and
Wheels & Tyres
Types of tyres
Road bikes tyres don’t vary as much as mountain bike or even hybrid, but they still make a huge difference to how the bike rides. For a detailed look into road bike tyres, see our guide.
Road tyres have long been offered as either clincher or tubular. Clincher tyres are the standard tyres that fit onto standard rims with a tube holding the air. Tubular tyres are glued to a special tubular rim and are fully encased, doing without a tube.
Tubeless tyres are now a feature of road bikes, delivering a compromise between tubular and clincher tyres. They look the same as clincher tyres, but pair up with special rims to offer a proper seal within the tyres, also doing away with tubes.
Tyre Size
Road tyres are traditionally quite narrow. Nowadays the accepted standard is 25c, but 23c and 28c tyres are very common too. The larger the size tyre, the more comfortable they will be, but they will also be heavier and potentially slower rolling. Sportive and flat bar road bikes will commonly have wider tyres, whereas race and aero road bike will tend towards narrower tyres.
Finance
Delivery & Guarantee
UK Delivery Information
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Returns & Warranty
It's easy to return a product with our 365 day, hassle free returns.
We will give you a full refund or exchange on any item that is returned to us unused/unfitted, in a resaleable condition and in its original packaging (where possible).
Please note: For hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns of facemasks, undershorts or underwear if the item has been removed/unsealed from its original packaging.
If your item develops a fault or arrives damaged, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue for you as quickly as possible.
For more information please visit our Returns & Warranty page.
What's In The Box
What's In The Box
As cyclists ourselves, we know you will be keen to get out on your new bike as soon as possible. That's why we provide you with all the essential kit you need to get your shiny new bike rolling for the first time.
Most bikes don't come with pedals as standard so we include a set of basic pedals, free of charge with every bike we send out. We will also provide you with a pedal spanner to fit them and a 9-key trail tool, along with full instructions for setting your bike up out of the box. Each bike is sent out with a 16 point, quality control check sheet so you can be confident that your bike has been fully checked by our qualified mechanics.
- Basic setup instructions
- 16 point quality control checklist
- Free tredz multitool
- Free tred pedal spanner
- Free basic pedals
- Free drawstring kit bag
- Free bike insurance voucher
All these items are provided at no extra charge and are packed into a Tredz drawstring bag that doubles up as a handy backpack for carrying your ride essentials.
- Basic bike setup instructions
- Free ‘basic’ pedals
- Free Tredz pedal spanner
- Free Tredz 9-key trail tool
- Free Tredz drawstring bag
- Free 8 weeks insurance voucher
- 16 point, quality control check sheet
Tredz Service:
- Tredz bikes are fully checked & tested by Cytech qualified mechanics
- 0% APR finance available on any basket over £99
- 365 day 'no hassle' returns
- Free UK delivery, on a date that suits you
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