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SLR 8.6 Alloy
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£550($740)| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Boardman SLR series is praised for its lightweight design, engaging ride quality, and excellent value, blending aero features with endurance comfort. It's noted for its precise handling and efficiency, making it a versatile choice for racing and long-distance riding. However, some models may transmit road vibration and come with budget components.
Light weight
Engaging ride quality
Excellent value
Precise handling
Versatile for racing and endurance
Transmits road vibration
Budget components on some models
Firm ride over rough surfaces
Boardman’s SLR range packs aero features in an endurance machine
Cycling Weekly‘The squarer tube profiles we use to be fast aerodynamically do have a slight compromise in their ability to deal with higher-frequency vibration,’
CyclistBoardman is proof indeed that the UK is still producing world class bikes.
BikeRadarIt's a fast and efficient bike that's comfortable and easy to live with.
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May 2020 · Joseph Delves
Light wheels help ignite what is already a fast and balanced performance
Fast yet comfortable
Solid spec for the price
Limited versatility
Dec 2019 · Paul Norman
Boardman’s SLR range packs aero features in an endurance machine
Aero features in an all-day riding bike
Quality ride: comfortable while still engaging
Budget wheelset
Narrower gear range than Ultegra can accommodate
Worth considering the disc-brake version
May 2019 · Simon Withers
A lot of bike for not that much money, Boardman’s SLR 8.6 is one of the best budget bikes around
All-carbon fork, tubeless-ready rims, lovely all-round ride and great practicality
Average braking and some of us would prefer a wider cassette than 11-28
May 2019 · Dave Atkinson
Excellent bike for fast riding that can cope with everything from racing to endurance
| Frame | 7005 Alloy, smooth welded, endurance geometry Tire Clearance: 28c |
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| Fork | Full carbon blades and steerer, 1 1/8” |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA cartridge 68x118mm |
| Headset | FSA no.10, 1 1/8”, Semi Integrated |
| Stem | Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 75mm reach, 120mm drop |
| Saddle | Boardman Road by Velo, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Boardman Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Toe strap road, 9/16” |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris, 8 speed, short cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, double, 31.8mm clamp |
| Crank | FSA Tempo Compact, square taper 50/34t |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 2x8 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 8 speed, 11-28t (11-13-15-17-19-21- 24-28) |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Brakes | Tektro R315, long arm Type: Tektro Rim |
| Rims | Boardman Alloy Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula QR |
| Rear Hub | Formula QR |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c, wire bead. Kenda tube, presta valve |
First added June 14
Last updated June 14
Not listed for 2,550 days