Boardman SLR 9.6 Disc Mens 12-Speed Road Bike – X Small 47cm Frame – Blue
- Frame: C10 Carbon fibre blend frameset, designed to be efficient yet comfortable
- Brakes: Shimano R8170 hydraulic disc brakes for powerful stopping performance
- Gears: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 series features 12 speed gearing with wireless shifting
- Wheels: Alexrims ALX845D 45mm deep section carbon wheels
- Tyres: 28mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Graphene 2.0 are grippy in corners yet fast rolling
The SLR range are perfect all-round road bikes. They feature a lightweight frame design and carbon lay up which offers a fantastic blend of power transfer and comfort and has been aero-optimised to deliver race winning speed. This is combined with a geometry which encourages long days exploring without sitting up tall in the wind. The SLR 9.6 is visually stunning, with the looks to keep up with its rapid performance.
The SLR 9.6 uses Shimano’s flawless R8150 series Ultegra Di2 groupset. Perfect shifts with it’s wireless shifting, even under load combine with powerful and easily controlled braking to give a truly premium ride experience. A 50/34t compact chainset combined with a 11-30t cassette offers a broad range of gears to cover off steep climbing, flat land sprinting and fast descending. The junction box is hidden in the end of the handlebars for a clean, uncluttered cockpit.
Wheels and tyres make a huge difference to how a bike feels to ride, and the 9.6 sees a significant aerodynamic upgrade from the 9.2. Alexrims ALX845D wheelset feature a 45mm deep carbon fibre rim with a blunt, U-shaped profile, delivering low drag and excellent crosswind stability. Tyres are Vittoria’s pro-level Corsa Graphene 2.0 in 28mm width with outstandingly low rolling resistance and excellent cornering grip.
