2021 Boardman

MTR 9.0

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP£2,225 (about $2,817)
Weight34.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 150mm front
ForkRockShox Pike Select
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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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28 mph

MTR 9.0

26 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'6" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
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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BikeRadar
Boardman MTR 9.0 review

Feb 2021 · Will Poole

A fun platform for a range of riders

Highs
  • Shimano’s excellent SLX drivetrain and brakes offer performance, confidence and durability

Lows
  • Minor niggles with rider contact points detract from an otherwise great bike

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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

6066 Alloy with Rockshox Deluxe Select +, 230mm x 60mm

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rockshox Pike Select or Lyrik Select 150mm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB52 - 73mm

Headset

FSA No.42,Tapered

Stem

Boardman Alloy, Zero rise - 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Boardman Alloy, 0.5mm Rise 780mm

Saddle

Fizik Taiga

Seatpost

Satori Sorata Pro2 Dropper S/M - 125mm L/XL - 150mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Wellgo flats, 9/16”

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX RD-M7120 - 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano MT511 - 170mm 32T narrow wideT

Shifters

Shimano SLX - 12 speed

Cassette

Shimano M7100, 12-speed - 10-51T

Chain

Shimano M7100 SLX, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano SLX BR-M7120 4-piston - 203mm rotor, Rear: Shimano SLX BR-M7120 4-piston - 180 rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB i30 TCS & Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Shimano 32H - 15mm x 110 mm Front / 12mm x 148mm Boost

Rear Hub

Shimano 32H - 15mm x 110 mm Front / 12mm x 148mm Boost

Tires

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

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