Boardman SLR 9.4 Disc Carbon 2023 - Road Bike

Bike of the Year 2021, Overall Winner – Cycling Plus / Bike Radar

The Boardman SLR 9.4 Disc is the perfect all-around road platform. Featuring a lightweight frame design and carbon lay up which offers a fantastic blend of power transfer and comfort the SLR 9.4 has been aero-optimised to deliver race-winning speed. This is combined with a geometry that encourages long days of exploration without sitting up tall in the wind. Add to this SRAM's new Rival eTap AXS 12 speed wireless shifting and you get outstanding all round performance at an incredibly low price point.

Key Features:

• Lightweight high-modulus carbon frame and fork is aero-optimized
• SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2x12 speed drivetrain for pro level shifting
• SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes for confident speed control
• Alexrims RXD3 wheels with Vittoria Rubino tyres are fast rolling
• Sizes: X Small, Small, Medium, Large, X Large
• Colour: Red/Black
• The Boardman SLR 9.4 Disc is available with 0% APR finance

FRAMESET:

In most situations, aerodynamic drag limits a rider’s speed rather than fighting gravity. The SLR frameset is optimised for aerodynamic performance without adding weight or compromising the ride quality. Our wind-tunnel proven tube profiles minimise the separation of airflow, resulting in lower aerodynamic drag.

The SLR’s geometry strikes a balance between a long and low race position and an upright, endurance set up. The frame itself has been designed with comfort in mind; thin, dropped seat stays and a slim-legged fork absorb road imperfections without compromising on the lateral stiffness required to corner quickly and confidently.

The SLR focuses on efficiency. Using our C10 carbon fibre blend, high-modulus fibres are used in key areas to increase the strength to weight ratio. Deep, box-section chainstays, an oversized bottom bracket and dropped seat stays combine in a compact, stiff rear triangle, maximising power transfer.

With 28mm tyres and hidden mudguard mounts, the SLR 9 Series bikes are also practical for year-round riding too.

COMPONENTS:

SRAM's new Rival eTap AXS is the star of the show on the SLR 9.4. Using the same wireless shifting technology and 12 speeds as their pro-level Red groupset, gear changes are precise and consistent, all at the push of a button. With no shift cables to worry about, there's minimal maintenance to do, meaning shifting stays perfect all year round.

Gear ratios are different to traditional road bikes because of the huge range offered by the 10-30t cassette. The 10t cog with smaller 46/33t chainrings gives a larger top gear and smaller bottom gear vs a compact 50/34t chainset. All this range comes with smaller jumps between gears too because of the extra 12th gear. With powerful hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm front and 140mm rear rotors, stopping is easy in all weather conditions too.

Battery life is around 60 hours of riding, and recharge time is only an hour. If you do forget to charge up, you can swap the batteries between the front and rear derailleurs to get you back home easily.

Wheels and tyres make a huge difference to how a bike feels to ride, and Alexrims RXD3 wheels with Vittoria Rubino Pro 28mm tyres are another highlight on the 9.4. The wheels use 30mm deep rims with 19mm internal width to support the Graphene 2.0 infused tyres, offering a great blend of low weight, fast acceleration, grip and aerodynamic performance. The wheels weigh only 1550g and are tubeless-ready if you want to upgrade down the line.

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.

All Tredz bikes are:

• Fully built & ready to ride
• Fully checked & tested by Cytech qualified mechanics
• Available with 0% APR finance on any basket over £99
• UK price match promise
• 365 day no hassle returns
• Free delivery in the UK Mainland on a date that suits you

In the box with every Tredz bike is:

• Free Tredz 9 key trail tool
• Free Tredz pedal spanner
• Free basic pedals
• Tredz drawstring kit bag
• 16 point quality control check sheet
• Basic bike setup instructions
• Free Cycle Plan insurance voucher 

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