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MTR 8.8 Women's
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,350($1,811)| Weight | 35.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 145 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Boardman MTR enduro bike is praised for its balanced ride quality, impressive suspension performance, and well-chosen component package. It excels on descents with supportive suspension and minimal pedal bob, making it a fun and capable trail bike. However, some reviews note limitations in extreme conditions and minor issues with components like the dropper post lever and fork performance.
Supportive suspension with minimal pedal bob
Well-chosen component package for the price
Balanced and competent handling on singletrack
Excellent choice of tyres for grip
Modern geometry for better capability
Limitations in extreme riding conditions
Minor issues with dropper post lever and fork performance
Seatpost and saddle comfort could be improved
Noisy on descents due to cable rattle and chain slapping
The relaxed riding position its geometry generated didn’t mean I put too much weight through my hands
BikeRadarBoardman has hit the nail on the head – it balances a stellar ride with wisely-picked kit.
off.road.ccThis is perhaps the best trail bike, with the best spec, that I’ve ridden at this price point.
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Nov 2021 · Alex Evans
Versatile bike ideal for trail-centre riding, with plenty of upgrade potential to increase speed
Accelerates quickly and holds speed well
Supportive suspension makes it fun to ride on the descents
Comfortable, neutral riding position is spot-on for most trails
When the riding gets more extreme, its limits start to become clear
Minimal water bottle clearance isn’t ideal
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 145mm Rockshox Deluxe Select + |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Recon Silver RL Solo Air - 150mm Travel: 150mm 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 Women's |
| Seatpost | Satori Sorata Pro2 Dropper S/M - 125mm L/XL - 150mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Wellgo flats, 9/16” |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M5100 - 11 speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano M5100 - 170mm 32T narrow wideT |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore RD-M5100 - 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M5100 - 11-51T |
| Chain | KMC - 11 speed |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro HD-M285 - 180mm Rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M285 - 180mm Rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Boardman 30mm Internal & Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Alloy 32H - 15mm x 110 mm Front / 12mm x 148mm Boost |
| Rear Hub | Alloy 32H - 15mm x 110 mm Front / 12mm x 148mm Boost |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion, Front - DHF Exo TR, Rear - DHRII Exo TR - Tubeless Ready |
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Last updated October 19
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