2021 Boardman

SLR 8.9 Disc Carbon

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP£1,750 (about $2,216)
Weight20.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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39 mph

SLR 8.9 Disc Carbon

40 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
SM

5'6" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Boardman SLR 9.4 AXS Disc Carbon review

May 2021 · Warren Rossiter

The SLR is a firm favourite, and the addition of a cutting-edge wireless drivetrain and lightweight frameset for far less than ever before have only improved things

Highs
  • Excellent chassis

  • Superb drivetrain

  • Big value package

Lows
  • Skinny bar tape

  • Average saddle

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road.cc
Boardman SLR 8.9 Carbon 2021

Oct 2020 · Stu Kerton

Fast and fun thanks thanks to a great frameset and impressive spec list – especially for the money

Highs
  • Impressive frameset

  • Good components

  • Strong value

Lows
  • Tyres are not the most supple

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Cycling Weekly
Boardman SLR 8.9 Women’s Carbon

Sep 2020 · Maria David

Comfort, clearance and versatility are what makes this aero, lightweight women’s carbon road bike very attractive

Highs
  • Responsive, efficient transmission

  • Generous clearance

Lows
  • Tyres difficult to remove

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Cyclist
Boardman SLR 8.9 Alloy road bike review

Mar 2020 · Marc Abbott

One of the most engaging alloy bikes of recent years that is also competitively priced

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Peppy

  • Comfortable

  • Keenly priced

Lows
  • Weighty wheels

  • Budget tyres

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

C7 Carbon Disc - Aero-Optimised

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

C7 Carbon Disc with tapered steerer

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Press Fit

Headset

FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.

Stem

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop

Saddle

Boardman SLR

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Toe strap road, 9/16”

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000 11 speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 braze- on

Crank

Shimano 105 R7000 50-34

Shifters

Shimano 105 2x11

Cassette

Shimano CS-R7000 11 speed, 11-30

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Front: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brake - 160mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brake - 160mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Boardman Tubeless Ready 28h front & rear

Spokes

Double Butted Stainless Steel, Radial front, 2X rear

Front Hub

Formula 100mm x12mm Front / 142mmx12mm Rear

Rear Hub

Formula 100mm x12mm Front / 142mmx12mm Rear

Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0 folding, 700x28c

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