SLR 8.6

£650.00
  • Boardman SLR 8.6 Alloy Road Bike in Slate & Ink
Overview

The SLR 8.6 is our entry-level road bike – but that’s not to say that it’s a basic machine. With a hidden weld aluminium frame, a full carbon fork, and Shimano’s slick-shifting Claris gears, this is a bike which delivers market-leading performance without breaking the bank.

The 6061 alloy frame is triple-butted which ensures a stiff and efficient ride without adding weight. With dropped seat stays and the carbon fork, there’s still plenty of comfort on offer too. Complementing the light-weight frame and fork, a compact 50-34 tooth chainset and 11-32 tooth cassette give an easy bottom gear for climbing, and the high-quality Vittoria Zaffiro tyres balance grip, rolling resistance and puncture protection when heading down the other side.

Deep drop Tektro brakes allow clearance for up to 28mm* tyres, and mudguard and pannier rack mounts add practicality and year-round usability.

Contact Points:

Working with Chris Boardman, data from hundreds of bike fits and insight from bike fit experts, we have made simple changes to the contact points of the SLR range. Using advanced pressure mapping and real-world testing we’ve shown that the Boardman SLR saddle will provide long-ride comfort for the majority of people. Bar width and crank length are also reduced vs previous bikes to make sure they are suited to the fit needs of real cyclists, not just based on old traditions. These changes also reduce the rider’s frontal area, which has been wind tunnel tested to reduce drag, meaning less effort required for the same speed.

Highlights

Lightweight Triple-Butted Aluminium frame and full carbon fork offer a fast but comfortable ride

Shimano Claris 8 speed shifters and derailleurs give reliable and smooth gear changes

A compact 50/34 chainset and 11-32 cassette gives a wide spread of gears for climbing and descending

Vittoria Zaffiro tyres deliver great puncture protection, grip and low rolling resistance Boardman SLR Wheels are tubeless-ready, so can be easily upgraded to run without tubes

Mudguard and pannier rack mounts offer an extra dose of year-round practicality. 

*tyre clearance is 25mm with mudguards fitted.

Where to buy

Order online for home delivery or click and collect with stores nationwide, 0% finance available online and instore and Cycle2Work scheme.

Free UK delivery, 0% finance available, all major Cycle to Work schemes accepted, all bikes are fully built by qualified mechanics and despatched within 1-2 days, bike specialist support 7 days a week until 10pm.

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Technical Specification
  • Frame: Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds
  • Fork: C7 Carbon
  • Headset: FSA no.10, 1 1/8”, Semi Integrated
  • Bottom Bracket: Square Taper 68x118mm
  • Cranks: FSA Tempo Compact, 50-34
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris, double, 31.8mm clamp
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris, 8 speed, short cage
  • Shifter: Shimano Claris 2x8
  • Front Brake: Tektro R315, long arm
  • Rear Brake: Tektro R315, long arm
  • Cassette: Shimano HG50, 8 speed, 11-32
  • Chain: KMC Z8
  • Saddle: Boardman SLR
  • Seat Post: Boardman Alloy, 27.2mm
  • Stem: Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Handlebar: Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 75mm reach, 120mm drop
  • Handlebar Tape: Boardman Soft-grip
  • Pedals: Toe strap road, 9/16”
  • Weight: Approx. 10kg
  • Wheelset: Boardman SLR Tubeless Ready
  • Hubs: Formula RB-31 front, RB-30 rear
  • Rims: Boardman SLR Tubeless Ready - 28h
  • Tyre: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700c x 25mm
Sizes & Fit
Size
Recommended Height
Recommended Inside Leg
S Stack
R Reach
ST Seat Tube
TT Top Tube
HT Head Tube
HA Head Angle
SA Seat Angle
CS Chainstay
FO Fork Offset
BB Bottom Bracket Drop
Crank Length
Stem Length
Handlebar Width
View Geometry
  • SM
    170 - 179 cm
    74 - 82 cm
    547
    378
    515
    540
    140
    72
    73.5
    415
    48
    68
    170
    90
    400
  • MD
    177 - 183 cm
    78 - 85 cm
    568
    384
    530
    552
    160
    72.5
    73.5
    415
    48
    68
    170
    100
    400
  • LG
    181 - 189 cm
    82 - 89 cm
    589
    390
    555
    570
    180
    73
    73
    415
    45
    68
    172.5
    110
    420
  • XL
    187 - 195 cm
    86 - 94 cm
    604
    400
    575
    585
    195
    73
    73
    415
    45
    68
    175
    120
    440
SLR 8.6
Where to buy

Order online for home delivery or click and collect with stores nationwide, 0% finance available online and instore and Cycle2Work scheme.

Free UK delivery, 0% finance available, all major Cycle to Work schemes accepted, all bikes are fully built by qualified mechanics and despatched within 1-2 days, bike specialist support 7 days a week until 10pm.

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