Boardman SLR Titanium
Chris Boardman’s eponymous brand made its first foray into the world of titanium for the 2016 range and the end result is the Boardman SLR Titanium.
In fact, Boardman Bikes say ti was second only to carbon fibre when they looked in detail at the best frame material for a disc-equipped road bike and the SLR Endurance Titanium is offered in two builds, with Shimano UItegra (Boardman SLR Titanium 9.2) and Shimano Ultegra Di2 (Boardman SLR Titanium 9.4).
The SLR Titanium is a new addition to the Boardman and is available in two builds, with Shimano Ultegra and, as pictured, with Ultegra Di2
And, while the SLR Titanium – built around the same all-day geometry as the carbon SLR Endurance – is certainly a looker, it’s designed to be more than simple pleasing on the eye.
Boardman pitch the SLR Endurance Titanium as a comfortable, strong endurance road bike that matches quality looks with equally impressive performance. Like the Kinesis GF_Ti Disc, it’s made from 3AL 2.5V titanium (the standard grade of ti for road bikes), and Boardman say the smooth ride and level of power transfer served up by the frame (as well as the thru-axles at the front and rear) make it a 365 days a year machine.
Review in Roadcycling UK by Colin Henrys, 12th May 2016