Boardman URB 8.9 Urban Alloy City Bike 2021

2021 Boardman URB 8.9 Urban Hybrid

Low maintenance 8 speed hub gear.

Clean, no-fuss Gates belt drive. Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. The URB 8.9 is the ultimate commuter for the city and beyond.

It's updated 2021 design now features a belt drive system for ultra-low maintenance and the pannier rack and mudguard mounts make it incredibly practical all year round. Enjoy the sleek, efficient design that will ensure you get to places quickly and look great doing it. The 2021 Boardman URB 8.9 is built on a lightweight, hydroformed aluminium frame with smooth welds and a tapered aluminium fork which offers fantastic stability and steering control.

The frame has been designed to be efficient whilst maximising comfort and ensuring the rider has good head up visibility. Vittoria 32mm tyres give confidence with superior grip and comfort but also have low rolling resistance so speed is not lost. They also feature a puncture resistant layer to keep your riding as hassle free as possible.

The URB 8.9 is fitted with a Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear and with this broad range of gears you'll be able to tackle any incline. No matter if you're loaded up and regardless of the weather you'll come to a quick, controlled stop thanks to powerful Shimano Hydraulic disc brakes. The added bonus of a Gates belt drive make it ultra-low maintenance, all year round.

Gears: Shimano Nexus 8 speed hub gear, featuring gates belt drive for hassle-free commuting.

Frame: Lightweight Alloy with hidden welds for a sleek finish.

Forks: Lightweight full carbon fork, tapered for increased control and stability.

Brakes: Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for controlled and precise stopping power.

Wheels: Boardman wheels and 32mm Vittoria puncture resistant tyres for fast all weather performance.

Aluminium frame and Tapered Carbon Fork: The 2021 URB 8.9 is built on a triple-butted aluminium frame with hydroformed tubes allowing some intricate shapes which give the bike a unique and purposeful look.

This look is complimented by an elegant application of subtle decals which add a splash of silver to the high quality dark grey paint. The lightweight aluminium fork is tapered which gives additional width where the fork meets the frame and offers increased stability and steering precision.

All year-round practicality: The 2021 URB 8.9 is fitted with a Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear.

The hub is sealed which means unlike a traditional derailleur system you won't have to keep cleaning and lubricating to keep it in shape. Sudden stops won't be an issue as the hub gear allows you to change gear when stationary and instead of using a chain to transmit power from the pedals, the URB 8.9 is fitted with a Gates CDN carbon belt drive. Designed to be strong, smooth and clean, the CDN belt is produced specifically for urban commutes.

Tyres: Vittoria Urbano.

Tyre Size: 700 x 32mm.

Forks: Full carbon forks, tapered steerer.

Quick Release Front Wheel: Yes.

Age: 14+.

Bottom Bracket: VP Sealed Cartridge.

Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Brakes.

Chain: Gates CDN Belt, 115T.

Chainset: Gates CDN S150, 50T.

Front Brake: Shimano MT-201 Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor.

Front Hub: Black alloy, 9x100mm QR.

Geometry: Boardman URB Urban Hybrid.

Gear Shifters: Shimano SL-S503 Alfine, 8-speed.

Grips: Boardman Canvas.

Groupset: Shimano 8 speed hub gear.

Handlebars: Boardman Alloy.

Headset: 1 1/8" - 1-5" tapered.

Mudguard Mounts: Yes.

Mudguards Included: No.

Number of Gears: 8 (1x8).

Pannier Mounts: Yes.

Pedals: URB flat pedal, 9/16" axle.

Quick Release Rear Wheel: No.

Pedals Included: Yes.

Rear Hub: Shimano SG-C6001-8D Nexus 8 speed hub gear.

Rear Brake: Shimano MT-201 Hydraulic Disc Brake, 160mm rotor.

Rims: Boardman Wheelset.

Stem: Alloy, 7 degree rise, 90mm.

Seatpost: Black, alloy, 31.6x350mm.

Suspension: Rigid.

Wheel Size: 700c.

Frame Material: Alloy.
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