Boardman SLR 8.9 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
1,626$
Weight | 8.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
170cm - 179cm
MD
177cm - 183cm
LG
181cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
C7 Carbon - Aero-Optimised
Suspension Fork
C7 Carbon with tapered steerer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 11 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 braze- on
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 2x11
Cassette
Shimano CS-R7000 11 speed, 11-30
Crank
FSA Gossamer Compact 50-34
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-CF86/CZ Pressfit for MegaExo Chainset
Chain
KMC X11
Pedals
Toe strap road, 9/16”
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula RB-51 front, RB-5711 rear
Rear Hub
Formula RB-51 front, RB-5711 rear
Rims
Boardman Tubeless Ready 28h front & rear
Spokes
Double Butted Stainless Steel, Radial front, 2X rear
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro G2.0 folding, 700x25c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R315, long arm
Cockpit
Stem
Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop
Headset
FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated.
Seat
Saddle
Boardman SLR
Seatpost
Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.444 mm | 1.465 mm | 1.508 mm | 1.504 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 48 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Stack | 546 mm | 567 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm | 387 mm | 390 mm | 401 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 540 mm | 555 mm | 570 mm | 585 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 485 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm | 545 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 195 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 170 cm | 177 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 179 cm | 183 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
SLR 8.9 belongs to the Boardman Slr model. Boardman released 37 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Boardman Slr bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Boardman SLR 8.6 2021 has a starting price of 670$. Boardman SLR 9.6 Disc 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4811$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want an acceptable Race bike you should know that the average price is 3350$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1461$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that SLR 8.9 price is 129.3% smaller than the average cost of a Race bike.
Average weight for Race bikes
The average weight for Race bikes is 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Boardman SLR 8.9 it’s weighing 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Race bike weighs 30.5% less than SLR 8.9.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
The wheels on SLR 8.9 are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The SLR 8.9 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
SLR 8.9 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 170 cm – 195 cm (5.58 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.