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    MSRP
    ($1,266)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Race
    Weight
    19.6 lbs
    3.6
    Carbon
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    28c
    Brakes
    Rim
    Groupset
    Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Brand Site

    boardmanbikes.com

    Summary
    The Boardman SLR 8.9 Carbon Womens is a carbon frame women’s race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    SLR 8.9 Carbon Womens
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    Gear Range

    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)

    36 mph

    SLR 8.9 Carbon Womens

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Full carbon, C7 grade, endurance geometry

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance28c

    Fork

    Full carbon blades and steerer, tapered

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB72-41b, press fit, hollowtech II

    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, 75mm reach, 120mm drop

    Saddle

    Boardman Women’s Road by Velo, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Boardman Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Toe strap road, 9/16”

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, 10 speed, medium cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, double, braze- on

    Crank

    Shimano Tiagra 50/34t

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra 2x10

    Cassette

    Shimano HG500, 10 speed, 12-28t (12-13-14-15-17-19- 21-23-25-28)

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Tektro R315, long arm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Boardman Alloy Tubeless Ready

    Front Hub

    Formula QR

    Rear Hub

    Formula QR

    Tires

    Vittoria Rubino, 700x25c, wire bead. Kenda tube, presta valve

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