Is the Boardman ADV good on the ROAD?

How does the Boardman ADV perform on the road? I am on my ADV and my buddy is on a road bike, so no off road this time. And because it's a road ride, we of course stop for a coffee.
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[@cow-a-cyclist2545]

The exact same thing happened to my carbon Fork (same bike) the cable housing is wearing it down. I've put some back tape on the scar as a temp fix.

[@themuddycyclist]

Shame, just wished I’d spotted it earlier 🙁

[@Battismore-Blue]

I do like the Boardman bikes , got in touch with Halfords about the availability of one last week they couldn`t give me delivery date , ordered one off Ribble now

[@themuddycyclist]

Nice, I’ve been looking at Ribble for my ‘next’ bike

[@WheelersAtLarge]

Good looking ride👍 Base miles on your gravel bike will almost certainly make you a stronger MTB rider👍

[@themuddycyclist]

Thanks, sure you’re right, can only benefit me when on my MTB

[@glennmyles7970]

Hi You didn't mention how the 8.9 performed on the road and the feel of the bike which I thought was the purpose of this video. You only mentioned how it affected yourself fitness wise and compared it to mountain biking ?

[@themuddycyclist]

Fair point, sorry. Did quite a few other videos with the Boardman you may find useful.

[@Lander76]

Boardman are great value bikes, the ADV 9.0 looks amazing and has got excellent reviews. Slightly off topic, do you know what type of specialized helmet your buddy with the white bike was wearing?

[@themuddycyclist]

I’m not sure, will try & find out 👍

[@Lander76]

@@themuddycyclist ok cheers 👍

[@jonfredericklilley589]

Hey man is this a good bike to get as a road bike endurance, but used ocassionaly on graval trails and some random terrain. Mainly for fitniss and being in great outdoors!

[@themuddycyclist]

Absolutely, it’s good on the road & off road that isn’t too gnarly.

[@stephenhonisett797]

Some of the roads you cycled on look familiar. Which villages and town did you pass through (apart from Lewes)?

[@themuddycyclist]

Pretty sure this is the correct Strava link for this ride - strava.app.link/sFym8eeTxjb

[@stephenhonisett797]

@@themuddycyclist Thanks. I think I’ll give this route a try.

[@Ajajambo]

Nice video, so how did you find your new bike on flat at consistent speed? Surely it’s quicker to peddle than MTB ?

[@themuddycyclist]

It’s a really pleasure riding on the flat, definitely quicker than my MTB

[@Ajajambo]

@@themuddycyclist oh mate you got me thinking now of getting this gorgeous looking bike!! My MTB weigh about 15kg and I am 95kg and what doesn’t help I ride off road in mud, grass …… bloody effort I have to put in is monumental 😂😂

[@themuddycyclist]

@@Ajajambo Go for it! Apply the 1st rule of bike ownership. Number of bikes needed = N+1, where N is the number of bikes needed.

[@patrycja1813]

its a shame you couldnt swap bikes so you could give your opinion on gravel vs road bike on the road and if the wider tyres make a difference in speed vs smoothness

[@themuddycyclist]

Fair point but having ridden my gravel bike with slick tyres before I can tell you the difference in speed is small. Wider tyres do help for comfort but you only really notice if the road is quite rough.

[@revs_1000t]

How smooth is gear shifting?

[@themuddycyclist]

Had plenty of problems with the gear shifting, it's sorted now, but only after I got a pro mechanic to look at it.

[@revs_1000t]

@@themuddycyclist thanks

[@williampaterson1706]

Looks like hard work 😓

[@themuddycyclist]

Felt like it 😕, fun too though

[@jonfredericklilley589]

@@themuddycyclist Can you elaborate? Is it because it is a gravel bike. cheers

[@themuddycyclist]

No, it’s because I’m not fit enough! Bike rolls very well on the road.

[@nishiki7047]

Only if your unfit

[@mikemoth]

Seems to be a great deal of complaining, get on with it.

[@themuddycyclist]

I’m guessing you’ve not watched my videos before 🤔