SLR 8.8 Disc

    £875.00
    • Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc Alloy Road Bike in Metallic Silver
    Overview

    The SLR 8.8 is our highest spec aluminium road bike, designed for people who want a fast, comfortable bike that’s also practical. Sportives, the daily commute or just riding for fun; the SLR 8.8 has it covered.

    A triple-butted aluminium frame with a tapered full carbon fork and high-quality 28mm tyres deliver efficient power transfer, without compromising comfort or precise handling. Hidden welds mean the frame is easily mistaken for carbon at first glance. The bike’s geometry is designed to balance fast riding and longer distance comfort, allowing both a low, stretched position and a more comfortable all-day cruising option.

    Tektro disc brakes ensure stopping is powerful and easy to control, while also giving plenty of clearance for mudguards and a pannier rack if needed, adding year-round versatility to a bike that still flies in the summer months.

    Tube profiles inspired are by our aerodynamic research on top level SLR 9 Series bikes, and with a wide spread of gears from the 10 speed Shimano Tiagra groupset, there’s plenty of speed on tap too when you want it.

    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

    Light weight Triple-Butted Aluminium frame and full carbon tapered fork offer a fast and comfortable ride with precise steering

    Shimano Tiagra 10 speed shifters and derailleurs give reliable, fast shifting

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

    28mm Vittoria Rubino Graphene 2.0 tyres deliver great grip and comfort with good puncture protection

    Boardman SLR Wheels are tubeless ready, so can be easily upgraded to run without tubes

    Where to buy

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

    Go To Halfords

    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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    • Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc Road.cc "In a world of price rises caused by demand and supply issues, delivering a bike of the calibre of the Boardman SLR 8.8 is a masterstroke." Read Article

      It's not like it's been developed to purely hit a price point either. It rides really well, offering a comfortable, no-nonsense frame and fork with well-balanced handling to suit beginners or those who want to exploit its all-weather capabilities.

      While many mid to top-end aluminium alloy frames show excellent ride qualities thanks to clever design and development of the tubing, some of the cheapest and most basic can still feel a little unforgiving in their feedback and be a bit harsh on certain surfaces.

      At this price, the SRL 8.8 Disc is more likely to be considered by those new to road riding – your first bike, possibly, or your first road bike at least if you're coming from a hybrid or mountain bike background. The Boardman is perfect for this; it's an easy bike to ride and it gives you all of the fun and sense of speed roadies crave with none of the drawbacks like twitchy handling or a nervous rear end from a short wheelbase.

      OVERALL

      Two or three years ago, I knew roughly what a particular budget would get you from each brand off the top of my head, but the cycling world, like every other market, has changed dramatically in terms of pricing. Which is what makes it even more remarkable to be looking at this Boardman and going, bloody hell, that's cracking value for money. Not just in the current climate, but generally.

      The key for me though is that Boardman hasn't achieved this by offering a 'gas-pipe' frameset with a nice paint job. The SLR gives a quality ride and balanced handling, matched to a blend of components that complement while keeping the price down.

      VERDICT

      Well specced and a great ride feel from a bike that looks and feels more expensive than it is. 8/10

      Read the full review here Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc Road.cc
    • Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc - T3 "Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc proves that one of the great heroes of British cycling is now a hero of incredible value road bikes. For someone just starting out on their road bike adventures or who is looking for a bike that they can ride all summer – and then pop mudguards on and ride all winter – it’s a great option" Read Article

      Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc review: possibly the best road bike (well) under £1000

      Boardman’s alloy frameset has a quality look beyond its price. The tubes are shaped to add comfort where it’s needed, like in the thin seat stays, while providing a robust main triangle that helps with power transfer. The down tube changes shape from top to bottom, while the top tube tapers front to back and the seat tube fits a standard 27.2mm wide seatpost.

      The SLR 8.8 Disc rides like a much more expensive bike than its £800 price tag. It’s smooth, comfortable and eats up the miles. A lot of that’s down to those wide tyres, which let you lower pressure to avoid being bumped around on the usual less-than-smooth British roads.

      VERDICT

      Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc gives you all the features of a modern road bike in a great value package. There’s plenty of gear range and the disc brakes give reassuringly effective stopping power. Boardman has made compromises to hit the bargain price, but they’re cleverly chosen and don’t detract overtly from the bike’s performance. - 5/5

      Read the full review here Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc T3
    • Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc - Cyclist Magazine "If you’re after a robust winter bike or all-weather commuter, the Boardman SLR 8.8 would fit the bill perfectly without breaking the bank or upsetting your company’s Cycle To Work scheme organisers." Read Article

      Pulling the Boardman out of its box, I couldn’t help but tap the top tube to check the frame wasn’t carbon. Although it’s alloy, the well-smoothed welds at the top tube, head tube and seatstay junctions have the look of a carbon frame.

      That’s given the lie by the fishtails around the bottom bracket welds, but it’s still impressive in a lower priced frame, where large lumps of excess metal are more the norm where the tubes meet.

      It’s part of a package that looks and rides well above its entry-level pricetag and includes a slender all-carbon fork and dropped seatstays for a modern looking frameset.

      Boardman has redesigned its alloy SLR frameset for 2021, swapping from rim brakes to the disc brakes that are now rapidly becoming the norm for most road bikes, from race-proven thoroughbreds and increasingly down to lower priced machines.

      VERDICT

      The Boardman SLR 8.8's well thought-out spec leads to a ride that surpasses its budget pricetag - 4.5/5

      Read the full review here Boardman SLR 8.8 Disc Cyclist Magazine
    Technical Specification
    • Frame: Triple Butted 6061 X7 Aluminium with hidden welds
    • Fork: C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer
    • Headset: FSA no.10, 1 1/8”, Semi Integrated
    • Bottom Bracket: Square Taper 68x103mm
    • Cranks: FSA Vero Compact, 50-34
    • Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra 4700
    • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra RD-4700GS
    • Shifter: Shimano Tiagra 4700 2x10
    • Front Brake: Tektro MD-C511 Disc brake - Flat Mount - 160mm rotor
    • Cassette: Shimano HG500, 10 speed, 11-32
    • Chain: KMC X10
    • 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. 9.9kg
    • Wheelset: Boardman SLR Tubeless Ready
    • Hubs: Formula DC-20 front, DC22 rear
    • Rims: Boardman SLR Tubeless Ready - 28h
    • Tyre: Vittoria Rubino G2.0 700c x 28mm
    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 8.8 Disc
    Where to buy

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

    Go To Halfords

    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.

    Go To Tredz
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