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2023 Boardman

SLR 8.9 Disc Di2

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

£2,800($3,757)
Weight19.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
Groupset105 Di2
BrakesShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
SLR 8.9 Disc Di2
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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 Disc Di2

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

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

Sizing
SM

5'6" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'5"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size MD, Just right
Reviews
road.cc
Boardman SLR 9.6 Disc

Apr 2023 · Stu Kerton

Not the most exciting ride, but great for travelling fast in comfort

Highs
  • Comfortable ride

  • Good value

  • Good spec for the money

Lows
  • Bit of fork flex possible

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BikeRadar
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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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

C8 Endurance Carbon - Aero-Optimised

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

C8 Endurance 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 Di2 R7170 12 speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 Di2 braze- on

Crank

Shimano 105 R7100 50-34

Shifters

Shimano 105 Di2 2x12

Cassette

Shimano CS-R7100 12 speed, 11-34

Chain

Shimano CN-M6100

Brakes

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

TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic 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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Last updated July 13

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