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2021 Boardman

SLR 8.9 Women's

A carbon frame women’s race bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,200($1,609)
Weight19.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesTektro Rim
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

SLR 8.9 Women's

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'5"

SM

5'3" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • A bit heavier than more expensive models

  • Tyres may mute feedback

  • Limited tyre clearance due to calipers

  • Basic wheels on some models

Key Quotes
It’s a bike that punches above its £750 price tag in performance, with a comfortable, reassuring ride quality.
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The 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.
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Fast and fun thanks to a great frameset and impressive spec list – especially for the money
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Boardman SLR 8.9 review

Jul 2021 · Simon Withers

Carbon frame and Shimano 105 in a quality all-round package

Highs
  • Carbon frame and fork and largely Shimano 105 components at a bargain price

Lows
  • Basic wheels

  • Non Shimano brakes

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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
Specs
Build
Frame

C7 Carbon - Aero-Optimised

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance28c

Fork

C7 Carbon with tapered steerer

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB-CF86/CZ Pressfit for MegaExo Chainset

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 Womens

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Toe strap road, 9/16”

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 11 speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 braze- on

Crank

FSA Gossamer Compact 50-34

Shifters

Shimano 105 2x11

Cassette

Shimano CS-R7000 11 speed, 11-28

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Tektro R315, long arm

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Boardman Tubeless Ready 28h front & rear

Spokes

Double Butted Stainless Steel, Radial front, 2X rear

Front Hub

Formula RB-51 front, RB-5711 rear

Rear Hub

Formula RB-51 front, RB-5711 rear

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro G2.0 folding, 700x25c

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