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2024 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($1,610)
Weight19.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesTektro Rim
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Terrain
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

SLR 8.9 Women's

40 mph

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Spec Level

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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
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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Cyclist
Boardman SLR 8.8 road bike review

Jan 2021 · Paul Norman

The Boardman SLR 8.8's well thought-out spec leads to a ride that surpasses its budget pricetag

Highs
  • Looks and rides like a much pricier bike

  • Well-considered component spec

Lows
  • A bit heavier than more expensive models

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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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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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