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MTR 8.8 Womens
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,250| Weight | 14.4 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe R |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The Boardman MTR trail bike series offers a mix of high value and performance, with a focus on modern geometry and sturdy frame design. While it excels in providing a precise and stable ride, especially with its revised suspension and geometry, some models suffer from component choices like lacklustre rear suspension and the absence of a dropper post. The bike's ability to compete with higher-priced models is frequently highlighted, though certain builds may limit its off-road potential due to specific component shortcomings.
Stiff and sorted frame
Excellent value for money
Modern geometry and sizing
Good mix of stability and agility
Lightweight for a full suspension bike at this price
Lack of a dropper post
Lacklustre rear suspension
Sketchy tyres
Over-damped and lifeless rear shock
Poor component choices
Boardman’s FS range delivered top-value full-suspension trail bikes for years, so its four-bike MTR line-up is big news for bargain hunters.
BikeRadarIt really was a missed opportunity though, and because Boardman runs a two-year product cycle it’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
MBRIt's not just a good bike for the money; it's a bike that's more than capable of shaming machines double or triple the price.
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Dec 2018 · Guy Kesteven
The limited room to lower the seatpost in the frame (due to the curved seat tube) makes the lack of a dropper more of an issue and the MTR’s obvious competitors (the Vitus Escarpe and Calibre Triple B) come dropper-equipped for less money.. .
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.
Jun 2018
Boardman's new MTR 8.9 manages to deliver the amazing value their full suspension range has always offered, but performance is now a step up thanks to revised geometry and suspension. It's not just a good bike for the money; it's a bike that's more than capable of shaming machines double or triple the price.
| Frame | 6061 Alloy, smooth welded, dropper post ready |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Recon RL, 140mm travel, boost 27.5, tapered, 15mm maxle / Rock Shox Deluxe R, 210x55mm Travel: 140mm |
| Shock | 15mm maxle / 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 Women’s MTB by Velo, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm, 34.9mm QR seat clamp Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo flats, 9/16” |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+, 10 speed, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | FSA Gamma Pro Mega Exo 34t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, 11-42t, 10 speed (11-13-15-18-21-24- 28-32-37-42) |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M315, 160 mm rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| 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 Morsa, 27.5x2.3”, wire bead. Kenda tube, presta valve |
First added 14 June
Last updated 14 June
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