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) |
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Weight | 30.9 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 140mm front |
Fork | Suntour XCR Air |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
Groupset | Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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
Geometry, suspension and tyres enable you to ride fast with confidence on proper trails
It wouldn’t cost more money to smooth a few rough edges, such as the shock tune and some frame details
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?
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.
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.
Good fit and geometry.
Lacklustre rear suspension.
Frame | 6061 Alloy with Rockshox Deluxe Select, 230mm x 60mm |
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Fork | Suntour XCR34 LO-R DS Air fork - 140mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
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 Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Wellgo flats, 9/16” |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M5120 - 10 speed |
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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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Boardman 30mm Internal & Tubeless Ready |
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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 |
Last updated March 16