2021 Boardman
SLR 8.6 Women's
An aluminum frame women’s race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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£650($823)| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris, FSA |
| Brakes | Rim |
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Apr 2022 · Simon Withers
The Boardman SLR 8.6 represents a fine entry into the world of road bikes
All-round ride quality
Good spread of gears
Balanced comfort and handling
Average rim brakes
Eight-speed groupset
Oct 2020 · Stu Kerton
Fast and fun thanks thanks to a great frameset and impressive spec list – especially for the money
Impressive frameset
Good components
Strong value
Tyres are not the most supple
Sep 2020 · Maria David
Comfort, clearance and versatility are what makes this aero, lightweight women’s carbon road bike very attractive
Responsive, efficient transmission
Generous clearance
Tyres difficult to remove
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
| Frame | Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds Tire Clearance: 28c |
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| Fork | C7 Carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | Square Taper 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 SLR Women's |
| Seatpost | Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm 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, 50-34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 2x8 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 8 speed, 11-32 |
| Chain | KMC Z8 |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro R315, long arm Type: Rim |
| Rims | Boardman SLR Tubeless Ready - 28h |
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| Front Hub | Formula RB-31 front, RB-30 rear |
| Rear Hub | Formula RB-31 front, RB-30 rear |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700c x 25mm |
Last updated April 20