Review - Boardman MTR 8.9 | A wallet friendly ripper

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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.
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20 сен 2024

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Комментарии : 34

@nexxi1983 Год назад

I bought this bike in late 2021, so had it for around a year now. Its a great bike. It seems the same on this test bike - that the cables over the top of the front forks have worn the paintwork considerably. Other than that, I can't really fault it.

@chudy4337 3 года назад

Was hoping to grab this but there not due back in stock until October apparently, so I managed to grab a specialized stumpjumper alloy 29 instead.

@suckyourfatdeadnanyoudirty8404 2 года назад

Does anybody know when the 2022 lot of bikes are coming out? Or is this still worth getting?

@michaeldurham2751 2 года назад

I ordered one from Halfords the picture online is black. It has all the parts advertised but it’s a darkish grey colour not black. I preferred the black colour advertised but not to worry bit crappy advertising on there behalf. Not a bad bike at all wants to be for the price.

@colinmartin2689 3 года назад

Thanks for the review, worth the wait, interesting comment on the competition especially the AM100s (which is priced similarly to the MTR 8.8).

@offroadcc 3 года назад

Hi Colin, sorry about the wait on this one but glad it was useful. Thanks for watching.

@maff1975 2 года назад

Great review!

@offroadcc 2 года назад

Thanks!

@scottie3083 3 года назад

Hi would you pick this over, a calibre triple B..... Norco FS 2.... Or a polygon sisku T8?

@ingopaul67 3 года назад

Nice review, getting a bit sick of all these reviews of £5/6/7k bikes.

@offroadcc 3 года назад

Cheers Paul! Glad you enjoyed it.

@computerbob06 3 года назад

A very good and comprehensive review, thanks. Any chance there's a review of the 8.6 at all?

@Raspy387 3 года назад

@@offroadcc now you have done the ride review of this bike would you say it would benefit from a coil shock (mine is the 8.8) my current upgrade list is Fox34 rhythm 150mm forks Brand x ascend dropper post Magic mary tyres front and rear Mullet set up Renthal 760mm bars Magura mt5 brakes 203mm rotor front and rear Off set bushings for rear shock Grips and pedals

@TheRicksta87 3 года назад

The price tags are one thing, but the waiting times for some bikes at the moment are crazy

@stagecoachshorts8059 Год назад

Boardman mtr 8.9 or the canyon spectral al 5.0

@marcsmith4244 2 года назад

Would you buy this or a occam h20?

@mattpaturej90 2 года назад

Quick question - will it survive british bike parks?

@offroadcc 2 года назад

Definitely!

@goodmantruth8185 2 года назад

Do you think it can handle a 100kg rider?

@offroadcc 2 года назад

Hi, with no problem. Just make sure the suspension is set up correctly.

@joelstephens9081 2 года назад

Cant be beaten for the money with the chunkier suspension and brakes that other bikes at the price. 5'10 riding size L

@F1-Passion Год назад

I’m 6ft 2 and ride a Medium lol

@SpoonVet Год назад

@@F1-Passion great mention, I've just picked up a L for £900, lad bought it, did 5 miles and put it back in the garage. Always interested in the size thing - does the Medium suit your size? I'm 6ft and find some large bikes too much of a reach to be comfortable.

@yesmate78 9 месяцев назад

6.3 and I'm rocking a xl

@geooliver6247 2 года назад

Only one gear lever?

@getstrongby4038 2 года назад

The only problem is halfords "mechanics" are the worst

@seancorrigan3531 2 года назад

Entirely dependent on which branch you go to.

@getstrongby4038 2 года назад

@@seancorrigan3531 true enough, but they seem to accept kids straight out of school and trust them to do a good job

@eddiek821 9 месяцев назад

Build it at home yourself easy.

@Raspy387 3 года назад

@off-road.cc now you have done the ride review of this bike would you say it would benefit from a coil shock (mine is the 8.8) my current upgrade list is Fox34 rhythm 150mm forks Brand x ascend dropper post Magic mary tyres front and rear Mullet set up Renthal 760mm bars Magura mt5 brakes 203mm rotor front and rear Off set bushings for rear shock Grips and pedals

@offroadcc 3 года назад

Hi Toby, I went and asked the guys at Boardman about the coil shock for you and they said that it's compatible but also that it probably won't be any good, depending on your riding style. The MTR's leverage curve is designed for an air shock and tuned for an increased spring rate as it moves through its travel. A coil shock may be more plush at the start of the stroke, but Boardman says it'll bottom out more regularly.

@Raspy387 3 года назад

@@offroadcc hi that's great I think I will just put I a better air shock on it as i personally find that the rear shock isn't tuneable enough for me