Acera mountain bike rear derailleur with light action operation and over-size pulleys for a wide gear choiceThe Features of the Shimano Acera 8 Speed Rear Mech RDM360 are:Oversize 13-tooth tension and guide pulleys to reduce noise and wearExtension spring and low-friction fluorine-coated link pivot bushing result in a light shifting actionTop normal spring for use with Rapidfire shiftersIG and HG chain, 7- and 8-speed compatibleFor use with 28 to 34 tooth low rear sprockets, total capacity 43 teeth
Shimano's new Direct Mount Rear Derailleur system gives more space around the rear frame dropout resulting in easier rear wheel removal but also allows frame designers to shorten chain stays, increase axel sizes and move suspension pivots:Direct Mount gives a simpler, cleaner look,Deore XT Shadow Dyna-Sys 10-speed rear derailleur delivers reliable and precise shifting with a stiff and lightweight open design,Shadow features a super low profile design that reduces the risk of damage from trail side hazards,Shadow Plus uses a chain stabilising switch that when on will reduce chain bounce in rough terrain maintaining more stable drive and shifting. This can be switched off to remove the wheelDirect cable routing prevents snagging from any trail side hazards,All-alloy construction leads to lower weight without compromising strength and durability,Four fluorine-coated link pin bushings make this one of the slickest shifting derailleurs on the trails,High rigidity wide outer link braces the pulley body to increase pivot joint rigidity resulting in a crisp shift,Strong return spring for a positive shifting feel,Durable sealed bearing pulleys,35T capacity GS cage.
Whether you want to ride further or faster or want a bit of help up the hills, an e-bike is a great option. The Boardman ADV 8.9e is a fast and practical electric Adventure bike, which uses the sophisticated, German engineered Fazua Evation drive system to offer smooth and powerful electric assistance as you pedal.We've designed the ADV 8.9e to offer maximum versatility for UK riding adventures. Blending the speed of a road bike with a more relaxed position and off-road focussed geometry means this bike can turn its hand to almost anything. With the smooth power of the Fazua motor driving you onwards, you can explore further and faster than ever before, confident that you can tackle any hidden hills.A lowered bottom bracket height gives excellent stability, and 38mm wide Schwalbe G-One Speed tyres provide maximum grip and confidence on or off-road. A wide range SRAM Apex 1 x 11-speed groupset give a great spread of gears for climbing or descending, and powerful SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes mean stopping is smooth and controlled.Pannier rack and mudguard ready, this bike is also a brilliant commuting option, meaning you can get to work in comfort with the help of the Fazua motor.What is Fazua Evation?The Fazua Evation e-bike drive system features a hidden, integrated motor capable of producing250W of power assistance and 60Nm of torque. This is combined with a removable 250Wh battery, which makes for easy charging without needing a plug where you store your bike. With a range of up to 56 miles* on the “Breeze Mode” setting, long rides are efficiently dealt with.Using a sophisticated combination of Torque, Speed and Cadence sensors, the Fazua system closely monitors your pedalling and feeds in power smoothly when you need it, stopping instantly when you stop pedalling. You’re always in complete control. There are 3 levels of assistance to choose from using the intuitive handlebar remote control, which also shows battery charge levels.Weighing in at just 4.6Kg for the whole system, the Fazua Evation system keeps the Boardman HYB-E and ADV-E e-bikes lightweight and practical to live with. The battery and motor can also be removed and replaced with a lightweight cover (sold separately), meaning you can ride your e-bike just like a normal bike with barely any weight penalty and no extra drivetrain resistance if you decide you don’t need any assistance.Fazua AppBy using the FAZUA app which is compatible with all Boardman eBikes, you can get access to all of the below that will assist your journey and will help you learn more about your training and your bike.The app includes the following features and is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store:GPS navigation and tracking,Speedometer,Technical overview, state of the battery,Support, direct access to Fazua Service,Interact, share your rides with friends,Summary, analyse the collected data after your ride in detail.
New for the 2021 model year, the ADV 8.6 is Boardman’s entry level Adventure bike. Retaining many of the amazing features of the outgoing ADV 8.8, its comfortable geometry and go-anywhere design mean you can count on it no matter where you plan to ride.The new 2021 Boardman ADV 8.6 Adventure Bike uses a light but strong aluminium frame and tapered carbon fork which combine for great comfort on and off road. Adventure specific geometry gives a more upright position which is more forgiving when the going gets bumpy, a low bottom bracket adds stability whilst Schwalbe G-One 38mm tubeless ready tyres have plenty of grip when its needed. Shimano Sora gearing with an “adventure compact” 48/32 chainset and 11-32T cassette ensure the right gear is always at your fingertips whether you are climbing or descending and Tektro disc brakes enable you to stop in you tracks no matter the surface.Boardman ADV 8.6 specifics: Gears: Shimano Sora 18-speed gearing with an 11-32T cassette offer an excellent range to tackle all terrains, Frame: Lightweight Alloy with smooth welds for clean aesthetics , Forks: Full Carbon tapered forks offer low weight and precise steering control, Brakes: Tektro disc brakes for controlled and powerful stopping, Wheels: Boardman wheels and 38mm Schwalbe tubeless-ready tyres for balanced performance and comfort on and off road,.More About The New Boardman ADV 8.6 Adventure BikeLightweight frame and forkThe 2021 ADV 8.6 is built on an Adventure specific, alloy frame for easy handling. It varies from Boardman’s road frames in a number of ways: The geometry is designed with off road riding in mind, and id designed so that the rider sits in a more upright position meaning you can spend hours in the saddle in comfort. The bottom bracket, where the pedal arms meet, is lower which drops the centre of mass, helping the bike to feel extremely stable in all conditions. The ADV 8.6 also features a full carbon, tapered fork which is wider where the forks meet the frame and therefore adds steering precision and stability.Robust Sora Disc Brake GroupsetBenefitting from Shimano’s trickle-down Technology Programme the R3000 Sora groupset that features on the ADV 8.6 has the responsiveness and feel of a more premium set up. On the ADV 8.6 the 11-32T rear cassette is paired with a sub-compact 48/32T chainset which combine to offer an excellent range of gears, even if you’re loaded up. And when you are carrying extra cargo the Tektro mechanical disc brake will ensure that you come to a fast and controlled stop, no matter the weather.The little things that matterWith Chris Boardman as Chairman of the company, Boardman have a wealth of experience to draw on and are always looking at the fine details when developing bikes. Using data from hundreds of bike fits and insight from bike fit experts, they have made simple changes to the touch points of the bikes. They’ve worked to develop a range of saddles using advanced pressure mapping and real-world testing to make sure any saddle on a Boardman bike is going to suit the majority of people riding it. The ADV models went through exhaustive testing to find the perfect combination of bars and stem to give controlled yet responsive handling meaning you’ll get a confidence inspiring feel whether on your daily commute or hitting the trails.Versatile tyresWith a 38mm width, Addix compound and good tread pattern the Schwalbe G-One Allround offers great grip for off-road tracks and dry trail sections but has a low rolling resistance so that speed is not overly compromised on the road. The extra width offered over a traditional road tyre allows for lower tyre pressure and better comfort both on and off road, and Schwalbe’s Raceguard layering reduces the risk of punctures.
New for the 2021 model year, the ADV 8.6 is Boardman’s entry level Adventure bike. Retaining many of the amazing features of the outgoing ADV 8.8, its comfortable geometry and go-anywhere design mean you can count on it no matter where you plan to ride. The new 2021 Boardman ADV 8.6 Adventure Bike uses a light but strong aluminium frame and tapered carbon fork which combine for great comfort on and off road. Adventure specific geometry gives a more upright position which is more forgiving when the going gets bumpy, a low bottom bracket adds stability whilst Schwalbe G-One 38mm tubeless ready tyres have plenty of grip when its needed. Shimano Sora gearing with an “adventure compact” 48/32 chainset and 11-32T cassette ensure the right gear is always at your fingertips whether you are climbing or descending and Tektro disc brakes enable you to stop in you tracks no matter the surface. Boardman ADV 8.6 specifics: Gears: Shimano Sora 18-speed gearing with an 11-32T cassette offer an excellent range to tackle all terrains, Frame: Lightweight Alloy with smooth welds for clean aesthetics , Forks: Full Carbon tapered forks offer low weight and precise steering control, Brakes: Tektro disc brakes for controlled and powerful stopping, Wheels: Boardman wheels and 38mm Schwalbe tubeless-ready tyres for balanced performance and comfort on and off road, . More About The New Boardman ADV 8.6 Adventure Bike Lightweight frame and fork The 2021 ADV 8.6 is built on an Adventure specific, alloy frame for easy handling. It varies from Boardman’s road frames in a number of ways: The geometry is designed with off road riding in mind, and id designed so that the rider sits in a more upright position meaning you can spend hours in the saddle in comfort. The bottom bracket, where the pedal arms meet, is lower which drops the centre of mass, helping the bike to feel extremely stable in all conditions. The ADV 8.6 also features a full carbon, tapered fork which is wider where the forks meet the frame and therefore adds steering precision and stability. Robust Sora Disc Brake Groupset Benefitting from Shimano’s trickle-down Technology Programme the R3000 Sora groupset that features on the ADV 8.6 has the responsiveness and feel of a more premium set up. On the ADV 8.6 the 11-32T rear cassette is paired with a sub-compact 48/32T chainset which combine to offer an excellent range of gears, even if you’re loaded up. And when you are carrying extra cargo the Tektro mechanical disc brake will ensure that you come to a fast and controlled stop, no matter the weather. The little things that matter With Chris Boardman as Chairman of the company, Boardman have a wealth of experience to draw on and are always looking at the fine details when developing bikes. Using data from hundreds of bike fits and insight from bike fit experts, they have made simple changes to the touch points of the bikes. They’ve worked to develop a range of saddles using advanced pressure mapping and real-world testing to make sure any saddle on a Boardman bike is going to suit the majority of people riding it. The ADV models went through exhaustive testing to find the perfect combination of bars and stem to give controlled yet responsive handling meaning you’ll get a confidence inspiring feel whether on your daily commute or hitting the trails. Versatile tyres With a 38mm width, Addix compound and good tread pattern the Schwalbe G-One Allround offers great grip for off-road tracks and dry trail sections but has a low rolling resistance so that speed is not overly compromised on the road. The extra width offered over a traditional road tyre allows for lower tyre pressure and better comfort both on and off road, and Schwalbe’s Raceguard layering reduces the risk of punctures.
The ADV 8.9 might just be the best value for money bike we have ever made, given that it’s essentially 2 bikes for the price of 1. It’s equally at home exploring hidden bridleways and fire roads as it is clocking up miles on potholed commutes or long sportives.A triple-butted 6061 aluminium frame with hidden welds, and a full carbon fork with tapered steerer, with thru-axles at both ends, make up the heart of the bike. Blending comfort and control without compromising efficiency or sacrificing precise handling – this is an ideal platform to build the perfect all-road bike around.The ADV takes inspiration from the MTB world with its geometry – trail bikes have become more capable as top tubes have got longer and slacker, and this is passed onto the ADV. We’ve kept the top tubes long and slackened the head angle versus our road bikes, which gives a confidence-inspiring ride on loose surfaces, but without compromising body position for road riding. A slightly taller front end and a shortened stem keep the bars close to hand and sharpen up steering response.Shimano’s 2x10 speed GRX adventure bike groupset has a wide range of gears with a 48-32 FSA chainset and 11-36 cassette, perfect for steep climbs. The GRX hydraulic brake levers are designed to offer better power braking from the tops and are fitted to a flared handlebar that is wider at the bottom than the top, giving great control when you’re descending on the drops. With 38mm Schwalbe G-One tubeless-ready tyres, there’s plenty of fast-rolling grip available too.Completing the package are mounts for full-length mudguards and a pannier rack, adding the versatility for commuting, touring or winter road riding on top of the off-road smiles the ADV 8.9 delivers.Light but strong aluminium frame and tapered carbon fork give great comfort and control on and off-road,10 Speed Shimano GRX groupset is designed specifically for adventure riding with wide gear range and a “clutch” rear mech to limit chain slap,Powerful Shimano Hydraulic disc brakes ensure maximum control in all conditions,Schwalbe G-One All Round 38mm tyres combine off-road grip, low rolling resistance and added comfort – perfect for exploring anywhere,Boardman ADV wheels and Schwalbe tyres are tubeless-ready – easy to upgrade to run without tubes,Mudguard and pannier rack mounts offer additional flexibility.
The HYB 8.6 Hybrid Bike is a stylish road orientated hybrid. Using design cues from the SLR road range, this is a hybrid designed for speed, but with a more upright position than our road range. A lightweight aluminium frame and fork combine with top quality Shimano Altus 2 x 9-speed gears and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes to create a reliable, hassle free riding experience. A Kevlar puncture protection belt in the Schwalbe Citizen tyres should keep you riding for longer without flats. Mudguard and rack mounts add to the versatility of this great value for money bike for commuting, urban riding or even longer days out.
The MTX 8.8 Hybrid Bike is the ideal do-everything bike for those who are looking to take on both rough roads and light trails. To ensure the weight of the bike is kept to a minimum, the frame is made from light, yet strong aluminium which is coupled with Suntour suspension forks (adjustable for different surfaces) making for a high performing comfortable bike. Quality components such as powerful Shimano hydraulic brakes and the reliable Shimano Deore gears mean that all aspects of the bike combine together to provide a confidence-inspiring ride.
Fast, fun and versatile is what the HYB range of leisure and fitness hybrids is all about. Frames take inspiration from our SLR road range, but with an extra bit of stability baked in. Puncture-protected 35mm tyres balance low rolling resistance with a plush ride and offer enough grip for light off-roading too. Our new one-piece integrated handlebar and stem adds a clean aesthetic to the look and feel, while the ergonomic grips help to reduce numbness and long ride discomfort.Combining a triple-butted 6061 Aluminium frame and full carbon tapered fork, the HYB 8.8 Women's is a lightweight and agile machine. A 1X10 Shimano Deore drivetrain borrows MTB technology meaning you only need one shifter up front, and with a wide range 11-46 tooth cassette at the rear and a single 44 tooth chainring at the front you have plenty of options for those steep ascents and fast flats.As well as the groupset, Shimano also provide their MT200 hydraulic disc brakes which give powerful, consistent stopping power in all weather conditions. Schwalbe Citizen 35mm tyres with Kevlar (K-Guard) puncture protection deals with rough roads and gravel trails without any difficulties.Finishing the package is our new HYB one-piece handlebar and stem specifically designed for a female fit. This bar works in combination with our soft-touch, adjustable ergonomic grips, women's specific HYB saddle and shorter crank arms for the best possible riding experience.Key Features:Triple butted 6061 X7 Aluminium frame and full carbon tapered fork,Mudguard and pannier rack mounts make year-round riding and commuting practical,Wide range 1X gears cover off all-terrain with simple-shifting,1 Piece bar and stem with adjustable ergonomic grips.
The Multi-Terrain Crossover MTX range of front suspension hybrids is incredibly versatile. Lightweight aluminium frames with stable and comfortable riding positions, broad gear ranges, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and short travel suspension forks mean these bikes can handle almost anything. Rough roads, cycle paths and off-road trails are all in a day’s work for an MTX.The 8.9 is the ultimate MTX, with a high level specification offering outstanding performance across a huge variety of terrains. Key upgrades to the drivetrain, brakes and fork build on the capability of the 8.8, taking it to the next level.Using a single chainring, Shimano Deore 1X11 gears offer a wide range of ratios, but without the complexity of a front derailleur to worry about. With only one gear shifter, simply change up or down with one hand to suit the gradient or surface. A narrow-wide tooth profile on the chainring teeth, and a clutch mechanism in the rear derailleur keep the chain taut and on the chainring, even on rough ground.Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brakes offer outstanding braking power and modulation, which combine with the grippy and Kevlar puncture protected Schwalbe Tyrago 35mm tyres to keep you in control on all sorts of surfaces. The Suntour NCX-E fork uses an adjustable air spring, a lightweight alloy construction and an option to lock the suspension out for smooth surfaces to give 63mm of highly controlled travel. A thru axle locks the wheel tightly into the fork, increasing stiffness and improving handling precision, whilst also ensuring the disc rotor is perfectly aligned.Like all the Mutli-Terrain Crossover range, the MTX 8.9 has mounts for mudguards and a pannier rack, making it flexible for year round leisure riding and commuting.Key Features:Lightweight triple-butted aluminium frame with comfortable ride position,Simple and smooth shifting 1X11 Shimano Deore gears,Light weight air spring suspension fork with thru-axle gives great comfort and control,35mm Schwalbe Tyrago puncture-resistant tyres.
If you’re looking for versatility then the MTX 8.6 Womens Hybrid Bike could well be the bike for you. The lightweight aluminium frame means the bike is easy to handle and large 700c wheels mean that once at speed around town you’ll keep rolling with minimum effort. Add into this a grippy tyre (with added puncture protection) that can handle road or easy trails plus a Suntour fork that will soak up bumps you’ve got a great blend of performance and comfort. Additional features such as 18 speed Shimano gears and powerful hydraulic disc brakes will give you confidence that this bike can help you cope with a variety of rides and occasions.
The MTX 8.8 W Hybrid Bike is the ideal do-everything bike for those who are looking to take on both rough roads and light trails. To ensure the weight of the bike is kept to a minimum, the frame is made from light, yet strong, aluminium which is coupled with Suntour suspension forks (adjustable for different surfaces) making for a high performing comfortable bike.Quality components such as powerful Shimano hydraulic brakes and the reliable Shimano Deore gears mean that all aspects of the bike combine together to provide a confidence-inspiring ride.With narrower bars, shorter stems and a women’s specific saddle, Boardman Women’s bikes are tailored to the needs of female riders.