2021 Boardman

MTR 8.6

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP£1,000 (about $1,266)
Weight30.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140mm front
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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25 mph

MTR 8.6

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'3" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Boardman MTR 8.6 review

Aug 2022 · Mick Kirkman

The cheapest way to get a ‘proper’ full-suspension mountain bike that’s fun and safe at speed on modern trails

Highs
  • Geometry, suspension and tyres enable you to ride fast with confidence on proper trails

Lows
  • It wouldn’t cost more money to smooth a few rough edges, such as the shock tune and some frame details

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Singletrack World
Boardman MTR 9.0 review: brilliant or bobbins?

Oct 2021 · Barney Marsh

Barney batters the Boardman MTR 9.0. Boardman’s blingiest bouncy bike, but is this affordable full-sus Brilliant, or bobbins?

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off.road.cc
Boardman MTR 8.9 review

Jun 2021

The MTR 8.9 is Boardman’s trail-ready full suspension rig aimed towards aggressive riding. While the geometry isn’t pushing boundaries and its build isn’t mega blingy, Boardman has hit the nail on the head – it balances a stellar ride with wisely-picked kit. The fork is a point of contention, however. 2021 Vitus Escarpe 29 CR review Marin Rift Zone 2 2020 review Best mountain bikes you can buy for under £2,000 The MTR has come a long way since we tested its last iteration in 2018. The bike now rolls on 29” hoops and gets a bump in travel, pairing 150mm at the front to 145mm at the rear.

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MBR
Boardman MTR 8.8 review - MBR

Oct 2018 · Alan Muldoon

With smooth double pass welds and a matt finish the alloy frame on the mid-range Boardman MTR 8.8 could easily pass for carbon.

Highs
  • Good fit and geometry.

Lows
  • Lacklustre rear suspension.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

6061 Alloy with Rockshox Deluxe Select, 230mm x 60mm

Fork

Suntour XCR34 LO-R DS Air fork - 140mm

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano HollowTech

Headset

FSA No.42,Tapered

Stem

Boardman Alloy, Zero rise - 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Boardman Alloy, 0.5mm Rise 780mm

Saddle

Boardman MTR

Seatpost

Boardman Alloy 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo flats, 9/16”

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M5120 - 10 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano M5100 - 170mm 32T narrow wideT

Shifters

Shimano, SL-M4100-R - 10 speed

Cassette

Shimano M4100, 10-speed - 11-46T

Chain

KMC - 10-speed

Brakes

Front: Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic - 180mm rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic - 180mm rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Boardman 30mm Internal & Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Alloy 32H - 15mm x 110 mm Front / QR 148mm Boost

Rear Hub

Alloy 32H - 15mm x 110 mm Front / QR 148mm Boost

Tires

Maxxis Minion, Front - DHF Exo TR, Rear - DHRII Exo TR - Tubeless Ready

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