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SLR 9.2 Disc Carbon
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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£2,400($3,229)| Weight | 17.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
5'3" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'5"
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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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
Excellent chassis
Superb drivetrain
Big value package
Skinny bar tape
Average saddle
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
Nov 2019 · Stu Bowers
Forget any preconceptions and brand snobbery, this bike is as good as some at twice the price
Light weight
Steadfast feel under load paired with accurate
Predictable handling
Incredible value
Aero frame tubes transmit a fair amount of road buzz
| Frame | Boardman SLR Disc - C10 Carbon BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Boardman SLR Disc - C10 Carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA PF30 to Shimano BB |
| Headset | FSA No.42 |
| Stem | Boardman Elite Alloy |
| Handlebar | Boardman Elite Alloy |
| Saddle | Boardman SLR |
| Seatpost | Boardman SLR Carbon 0-20mm adjustable offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000-SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000 - 50/34t |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 - 11-30 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8020 Disc Brakes 160mm Rotors Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alexrims RXD3 Alloy (Tubeless Compatible) 30mm Profile - Thru-Axle Front and Rear |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro Graphene 2.0 - 28mm |
First added September 11
Last updated October 12
Not listed for 1,690 days