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AtalaSLR
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Origin
The SLR is Atala's road bike gateway model — aluminum hydroformed construction keeps weight and price accessible, while a Shimano-spec ladder (Claris → Sora → Tiagra) lets the lineup step up without changing the platform. Made in Italy for European and export markets through the Accell Group distribution network.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 hydroformed aluminium, racing integrated headset, TIG welded, rigid
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 2x10s (SLR 200 top spec), 50/34 crankset, Shimano CS-HG500 11-32 cassette. Lower trims: Shimano Sora 2x9s (SLR 200 mid) or Shimano Claris 2x8s (SLR 150)
- Brakes
- Aluminum dual-pivot rim caliper brakes
- Wheels
- 700c (28"), Byte Roubaix SL H30 mid-profile wheelset
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Shimano Tiagra 2x10 drivetrain on the top spec is well above the price class norm for an entry road bike
- Hydroformed 6061 aluminium feels noticeably stiffer and lighter than plain-gauge alternatives at the same price
- Atala's Italian provenance and 100+ year brand history gives the SLR genuine road-cycling credibility
−Weaknesses
- Hi-Ten steel fork adds weight and transmits more road buzz than a carbon fork would
- Rim brakes only — no disc option anywhere in the SLR range as of 2024
- Proprietary Byte component spec (rims, stem, bars) limits upgrade path compared to bikes with common-brand finishing kit
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