Time and time again Boardman has proved that it can deliver a lot of bike for the money, and it’s no different here with the ADV 8.9. For an entry-level gravel/adventure bike, its well-mannered handling will look after you should you be new to riding on a surface that moves beneath your tyres, and if you are likely to spend a fair amount of time on the road then you’ll soon see that it is also a very capable tourer.