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    MSRP
    ($1,266)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    32.6 lbs
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe R
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Acera, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    120mm
    Rear Travel
    -
    Brand Site

    boardmanbikes.com

    Summary
    The Boardman MTR 8.6 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with modest components.
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    Gear Range

    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

    (climbing)

    27 mph

    MTR 8.6

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    6061 Alloy, smooth welded, dropper post ready

    Fork

    Suntour Raidon LOR, 120mm travel, 15mm QLOC / Rock Shox Deluxe R, 210x55mm

    Shock

    15mm QLOC / Rock Shox Deluxe R

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA BB-7100, 73mm, Mega Exo

    Headset

    FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” tapered, Integrated

    Stem

    Boardman Alloy, no rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Boardman Alloy, 15mm rise, 9 degree bend, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Boardman MTB by Velo, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm, 34.9mm QR seat clamp

    Pedals

    Wellgo flats, 9/16”

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera, 9 speed, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano MT400, 2x9, front pull, direct mount

    Crank

    Suntour Zeron 2x 36/22t

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera, 2x9

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200, 11-36t, 9 speed (11-13-15-17-20-23- 26-30-36)

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Tektro M285, 160 mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Boardman Boost 27.5" Tubeless Ready

    Front Hub

    Formula hubs, 32H front and rear, 148mm boost, M12xP1.5 thru-axle

    Rear Hub

    Formula hubs, 32H front and rear, 148mm boost, M12xP1.5 thru-axle

    Tires

    Vittoria Barzo, 27.5x2.25”, wire bead. Kenda tube, presta valve

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