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SLR 9.6 Disc Carbon
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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£3,950($5,298)| Weight | 17.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| 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
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
May 2019 · Dave Atkinson
Excellent bike for fast riding that can cope with everything from racing to endurance
| 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 with Pressure Relief |
| Seatpost | Boardman SLR Carbon 0-20mm adjustable offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8100 50/34t |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 2x12 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8100 12 speed - 11-30 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Disc Brakes 160/140mm RT-MT800 Rotors Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alexrims ALX 845D Carbon (Tubeless Compatible) 45mm Profile - Thru-Axle Front and Rear |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa Graphene 2.0 - 28mm |
First added September 11
Last updated November 11
Not listed for 930 days