Description

Boardman ADV 8.9E Fazua – €1,550

New price: £2,799

If you’re looking for a premium electric gravel bike without paying new-bike prices, this is an excellent opportunity.

This bike is in near-new condition with only 1,385 km from new and just 17 battery charge cycles. The battery health is 100%, so the battery is practically like new. There is virtually no wear on the drivetrain, brakes, motor or battery.

Specifications & Features

* Only 1,385 km from new.
* 17 battery charge cycles.
* 100% battery health.
* Fazua removable motor and battery.
* Remove the motor and battery in seconds and transform it into a lightweight gravel bike weighing approximately 11 kg.
* Powerful 65 Nm Fazua mid-drive motor with smooth, natural assistance.
* Up to 100 km range in Eco (Green) mode depending on terrain and riding style.
* Fitted with premium Pirelli Gravel M Tubeless Ready tyres.
* Brand new premium silicone handlebar tape with a soft-touch finish, excellent grip in wet or dry conditions, anti-slip surface and outstanding vibration damping for maximum comfort on long rides.
* SRAM Apex 1x11 drivetrain with a wide-range cassette and clutch rear derailleur for excellent chain retention on rough terrain.
* Powerful SRAM hydraulic disc brakes with outstanding stopping power and excellent modulation—they can be controlled effortlessly with just one finger.
* Large tyre clearance for wider gravel tyres.
* Rear rack mounts – perfect for bikepacking, touring and commuting.
* Carbon fork and lightweight aluminium frame.
* Everything works exactly as it should.

The Fazua system is one of the biggest advantages of this bike. You get two bikes in one: a powerful electric gravel bike for long rides and steep climbs, or, by removing the motor and battery in seconds, a lightweight performance gravel bike for everyday riding.

The bike has been meticulously maintained, needs absolutely nothing and is ready to ride.

Price: €1,600

No silly offers or swaps, please. Serious buyers only.

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Comments & Offers

daithinolan84 1 month ago

Hi, what kind of range would you roughly expect to get from a full charge if you put it on high power mode @ 25kmph?

Denys V 1 month ago

@daithinolan84 The manufacturer claims that you can drive 100 km in green mode. This is the first mode. I've ridden it, as you can see, not much, but I can say for sure that the green mode is specifically for this reducer and this motor, because you can look at their announcement, they have other bicycles, electric ones. I bought three bicycles and used them in turn. This bicycle is at the lowest green mode. It has a very serious pedal assist, so after pressing the pedal, it will still carry you for half a second or a second. So, accordingly, constant pedaling, if you are in green mode, you don't need it, so pressing the pedal, in essence, triggers the motor. It's very easy to ride, and having driven 60 km last time in green, I still had a good reserve and at the same time didn't get tired at all. I usually drive 60-70 km on a carbon bicycle and get more tired than I did on green. I got more tired, probably, from the time of being in the saddle than from the pedaling itself. Therefore, in my opinion, the blue mode and the red one that is there, the purple one, it's generally needed only if you are somewhere completely in a hilly, in a mountainous area or you have some kind of prolonged climbs, very prolonged. In general, the green mode will be enough for you to ride and, actually, not get tired at all from the trip.

Denys V 1 month ago

@daithinolan84 In the purple mode, you'll probably get around 50 km of range, maybe a bit less. But honestly, when you step on the pedals, there's about a 1.5-second delay before it kicks in with massive torque—it almost pulls right out from under you. Even at my weight of 115 kg, the green mode makes the bike feel like it weighs nothing at all. Since you're lighter than me, the green mode will definitely be more than enough for you, with plenty of power to spare.

Denys V 1 month ago

@daithinolan84 This Boardman is a little different from many other e-bikes because it uses a Fazua mid-drive motor, which is positioned in the centre of the bike, rather than a rear hub motor.

For example, I recently had an Orbea Gain and sold it not long ago. On the Eco mode of the Orbea, you could barely feel that the motor was helping you. I normally rode it in the middle assistance mode, where you could feel a small amount of support.

With the Boardman, the green mode feels much stronger. In my opinion, the green mode on the Boardman feels similar to the most powerful assistance mode on the Orbea.

Also, it is worth remembering that this motor produces 65 Nm of torque, while many e-bikes only have around 40 Nm. That 25 Nm difference is actually a very noticeable gap, especially when climbing or accelerating.

I once had a 550cc motorcycle, and surprisingly, it had about the same torque figure as this bicycle.

Denys V 1 month ago

@daithinolan84 Just to let you know, there is a good chance that this bike will be sold on Tuesday if the person who is interested manages to come and collect it.

So, if you are genuinely interested in the bike, I would recommend coming to see it and having a test ride before then, because after Tuesday it may no longer be available.

daithinolan84 1 month ago

Yeah it's an interesting bike being mid drive and removable motor and battery. Do you know the battery capacity? I will need to do some research as you are a long way from me. I'm in Waterford.

Denys V 1 month ago

@daithinolan84 252 Wh.
I'm located quite far away. I think by the time you make a decision and plan a trip out to me, this bike will most likely be sold by then.

Anyway, it's a fantastic bike. If you're hoping for one, try looking for a closer option, and you'll be happy with it. But honestly, it's very unlikely you'll find a bike in this condition with such low mileage and so few charge cycles. That said, the battery is rated for 500 charge-discharge cycles, so you might find one with more wear and tear—though the price will likely be a bit lower.

Denys V 1 month ago

Still for sale. I recently covered 86 km in Breeze mode with 46% battery still remaining. I’ve custom-tuned the settings via the app, making the bike feel as effortless as a super-light road bike when pedaling. I’ll transfer these custom settings to the new owner upon sale.