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IB14: Prototype Boardman SLS Endurance Road Bike and Carbon Wheels, Plus Mercedes AMG F1 Edition Air 9.8

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Boardman SLS Endurance Road Frame  (1)

Known best for TT bikes, British brand Boardman had a prototype endurance road frame on display at Interbike. It features road specific geometry, disc brakes, clearance for up to 30 mm tires, and a stunning metallic paint finish. Get past the glare and roll on down for more details…

Boardman SLS Endurance Road Frame  (2)

The bike was rolling on prototype carbon wheels. They’re still a ways out from production but the rims were 38mm deep with a 24mm inside width. Paired with hubs designed in house, we’re told the wheelset weighs sub 1,600 g.

Boardman SLS Endurance Road Frame  (3)

The bike features thru axles front and rear, although the rear dropouts can be converted to a QR.

Boardman SLS Endurance Road Frame  (4)

Even with 28mm Schwalbe tires, there was still plenty of breathing room.

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (3)

Also on display at the booth was a customer’s custom painted Air 9.8 TT bike honoring the Petronas F1 Mercedes Team.

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (9)

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (4)

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (5)

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (8)

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (10)

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (7)

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (6)

Verve Cycling Infocranks with Praxis Works Chainring and Campy groupset. Drool.

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (2)

Boardman Mercedes AMG F1 Air 9.8  (1)

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Velo
Velo
9 years ago

That first one looks really nice.

Chris
Chris
9 years ago

That amg edition beats specialized mclaren and colnagos ferrari editions…

Matt
Matt
9 years ago

Over here in the UK, boardman are best know for just being really good value, all of their ranges of bikes (XC, road, hybrid) are all very popular. And i agree, that looks really smart!

Colin
Colin
9 years ago

@ Chris

It will kick the crap out of the Caterham too. But don’t put two of them next to each other or it won’t be pretty after the ride.

Collin
Collin
9 years ago

@chris/.

Mclaren is as good as they come so that’s debatable.

Luke
Luke
9 years ago

wonder when a Bugatti or a Rolls Royce bike comes out….

JBikes
JBikes
9 years ago

The endurance bike looks nice. Good looking silver.

PaulM
PaulM
9 years ago

Surely “Endurance” deserves mudguard mounts?

Ellis
Ellis
9 years ago

Finally, a road bike that’ll take 30mm tires. Sign me up.

Ellis
Ellis
9 years ago

Finally. A road bike that’ll take 30mm tires. Sold.

Ellis
Ellis
9 years ago

Dupes!

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