I choose the Boardman urb 8.9 2020

[Posty27]

After 35hrs of searching which bike I decided to go for the Boardman 8.92020. I know probably not everybody's cup of tea but I thought it will be low on maintenance as I don’t really know much about bikes and I think it would do for still getting out for fitness and getting up to 30 miles on a good ride. Hoping it will do me good. Thank you everyone for all the advice while trying to choose.

 

[Spiderweb]

Nice choice, lovely bike, enjoy

 

[Cycleops]

Perfect for the city as the moniker suggests but also good for longer rides in the country.
Those Nexus 8 hubs are great, I've got one on my folder. Unlike derailleurs you can change down when stood which is handy. Disc brakes will stop you in any weather, talking of which you might like to get some mudguards.
A good strong lock might be a good idea if you're going to leave it in public.

Enjoy.

 

[sleuthey]

I have the 8.8 HYB 19/20 model. Love it apart from there is a creaking cracking noise coming from the headset region when standing up going uphill

 

[Posty27]

Perfect for the city as the moniker suggests but also good for longer rides in the country.
Those Nexus 8 hubs are great, I've got one on my folder. Unlike derailleurs you can change down when stood which is handy. Disc brakes will stop you in any weather, talking of which you might like to get some mudguards.
A good strong lock might be a good idea if you're going to leave it in public.

Enjoy.

Thank you. Wanted to get some mud guards ready but just didn’t know really which ones fits until I get it i Think. Thank you

 

[Posty27]

I have the 8.8 HYB 19/20 model. Love it apart from there is a creaking cracking noise coming from the headset region when standing up going uphill

Thank you for the heads up. Will keep an eye out

 

[Posty27]

Nice choice, lovely bike, enjoy

Thank you

 

[Pale Rider]

Nice bike.

The Nexus hub is very reliable and is fitted to many ebikes because it can withstand motor power.

It doesn't give the widest range, so I would be wary of recommending one for a very hilly area.

Gearing is a personal thing, but if first is low enough for your purpose all will be well.

 

[Posty27]

Ok thank you bud

 

[McGern]

Not sure if anyone is still watching this thread, but would really interested in anyone's thoughts 3 years later. Looking to get this bike but all reviews are "had this bike for a week and it seems great".

Would love to know experiences please of
- wear and tear
- comfort
- hills
- maintenance (self and shop)
- issues with after sales service (Halfords or tredz)

Thanks

 

[vickster]

I think this answer to all of those is going to be ‘it depends on…’
There are a number of threads around the forum discussing or mentioning the bike

https://www.cyclechat.net/search/249680/?q=Boardman+urb+8.9&o=relevance