Boardman SLS Disc

DonBike

Hi,
I am interested in buying a Boardman SLS Disc as an upgrade to my existing Boardman Comp which I love.

However, I am struggling to find any reviews of the SLS Disc version. The SLS gets great reviews, but I am not sure about the Disc version. In particular the Boardman own wheels.

Has anyone got any experience / owns one of these bikes?

Alternatively, does anyone know of any reviews?

Thanks

DonBike

Wow - is the SLS disc really that rare?

Has no one on the forum got one or had an experience?

Thanks

ovi

http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/boardman-elite-sls-92-disc-2015-road-bike.html is this the one?

ovi

DonBike

Yes that's the one - just trying to see if anyone knows of any reviews or has experience of these?
Thanks

ovi

just had a look and a quick compare with the 2016 Giant defy advanced pro with shimano 105 and the boardman is about £400 cheaper with similar spec.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/defy.advanced.pro.3/24966/90511/
https://www.boardmanbikes.com/products/521-y1415-sls-9.0-11-disc.html

meanredspider

Based upon the spec, there's a couple of comments I'd make based upon experience:

1. Thru axles aren't what they are cracked up to be - give me QR every time. I have a road bike with each. Be aware that carriers and work stands etc might not be compatible with TA either.
2. 160mm rear disc is too big for a dedicated road bike. You'll find you lock the rear too easily. Again, I have a bike with 140 and one with 160 rear and I'd choose 140 for the rear of a dedicated road bike every time.

Neither of these are deal-breakers in my book but would be enough for me to tip the balance between two similar bikes.

maddog 2

the Edge in Lancaster had one very cheap the other day (before they flooded... )