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2025 Boardman

SLR 8.6 Women's

An aluminum frame women’s race bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£650($872)
Weight22.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris
BrakesTektro Rim
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Terrain
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

SLR 8.6 Women's

40 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'3" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'1"

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Reviews
road.cc
Boardman SLR 8.6

Apr 2024 · Simon Withers

Comfortable, lively ride, an excellent gear range and well-chosen components – one of the best entry-level bikes you can buy

Highs
  • Excellent frame

  • Good ride quality

  • Wide-range gearing

  • Mudguard and rack fittings

  • Good weight for the price

  • Balance of comfort and speed

Lows
  • Basic brakes

  • Tight-fitting tyres

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BikeRadar
Boardman SLR 8.6 review

Apr 2022 · Simon Withers

The Boardman SLR 8.6 represents a fine entry into the world of road bikes

Highs
  • All-round ride quality

  • Good spread of gears

  • Balanced comfort and handling

Lows
  • Average rim brakes

  • Eight-speed groupset

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds

Tire Clearance28c

Fork

C7 Carbon

Bottom Bracket

Square Taper 68x118mm

Headset

FSA no.10, 1 1/8”, Semi Integrated

Stem

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 75mm reach, 120mm drop

Saddle

Boardman SLR Women's

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Toe strap road, 9/16”

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris, 8 speed, short cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Claris, double, 31.8mm clamp

Crank

FSA Tempo Compact, 50-34

Shifters

Shimano Claris 2x8

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 8 speed, 11-32

Chain

KMC Z8

Brakes

Tektro R315, long arm

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Boardman SLR Tubeless Ready - 28h

Front Hub

Formula RB-31 front, RB-30 rear

Rear Hub

Formula RB-31 front, RB-30 rear

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700c x 25mm

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Last updated June 7