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SLR 8.6 Women's
An aluminum frame women’s race bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
£650($875)| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
5'3" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Boardman SLR series is praised for its excellent value, offering performance and features typically found in more expensive bikes. Reviews highlight its comfortable ride quality, predictable handling, and versatile use for racing, training, or commuting. The carbon frame and fork, along with quality components like Shimano 105 groupsets, contribute to its positive reception, despite some noting minor compromises in weight and tyre feedback.
Excellent value for money
Comfortable and reassuring ride quality
Versatile for various riding conditions
Carbon frame and fork for lightweight and stiffness
Quality component spec including Shimano 105 groupset
A bit heavier than more expensive models
Tyres may mute feedback
Limited tyre clearance due to calipers
Basic wheels on some models
It’s a bike that punches above its £750 price tag in performance, with a comfortable, reassuring ride quality.
CyclistThe result is a ride that’s as fast as it’s comfortable, with impressively controlled handling from the front end’s stiff carbon fork and oversized, tapered steerer.
BikeRadarFast and fun thanks to a great frameset and impressive spec list – especially for the money
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Tektro R315, long arm Type: Tektro Rim |
| Rims | Boardman SLR Tubeless Ready - 28h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula RB-31 front, RB-30 rear |
| Rear Hub | Formula RB-31 front, RB-30 rear |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700c x 25mm |
First added August 24
Last updated November 9
Not listed for 566 days