Boardman MTR 8.9 Alloy Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2021

2021 Boardman MTR 8.9 Suspension MTB

SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 with 11-50T cassette.

Powerful SRAM 4-piston brakes. 150mm Rockshox GOLD 35 Air fork. Developed from the previous generation flagship model, the 2021 MTR 8.9 gets some upgrades and updates to improve what was already an unbeatable package and which now looks incredible in its new stealthy, dark grey colourway.

The new 2021 Boardman MTR 8.9 Mountain Bike is built on a new 29er platform which is both slacker and longer than its predecessor. The 8.9 features Rockshox 35 GOLD RL forks with 150mm of travel which is paired with a Deluxe Select+ rear shock for serious off-road performance. The 2021 model now comes with a dropper post and brakes have been upgraded to 4-piston SRAM Guide T which offer powerful and controlled braking in all conditions.

The 8.9 has been upgraded to NX Eagle meaning the drivetrain now gets an even bigger range (11-50T) as well as a total of 12 gears. The new MTR 8.9 is built on 29 inch thru-axle wheels which give fantastic stability and smoothness. They come wearing a set of tubeless-ready Maxxis Minion tyres which give fantastic grip regardless of how wet and muddy the trails become.

Gears: SRAM NX Eagle with 11-51T cassette.

Frame: New 29er MTR platform with a trail ready geometry.

Suspension: Rockshox GOLD 35 Air forks with Rockshox Deluxe Select+ rear shock.

Brakes: SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotor front and rear for high performance powerful braking.

Wheels: Boardman Tubeless ready wheelset with Maxxis Minion DHF in the front and DHRII in the rear.

Extras: Satori Dropper post in either 125mm or 150mm depending on frame size.

The spec of the 2021 MTR 8.9 is designed to support a rider as they start to push themselves and make the most of what the British and Irish trails can offer. Powerful 4-piston brakes not only help for sudden stops but also for metering out power on controlled technical descents. The dropper which has been added to the 2021 model means you can get the saddle out the way to shift your weight where it's needed and the upgraded NX Eagle means you've got a serious range of gears at your fingertips with a high quality shift feel.

Rockshox 35 Gold RL forks really come into their own when you hit rougher terrains, maintaining grip and offering excellent controllability. Sitting on 29-inch wheels for the first time, the 2021 Boardman MTR line-up have been designed as a range of trail ready bikes which feel composed and sturdy through British and Irish singletrack. With 150mm of fork travel and 145mm in the rear the MTR 8.9 is ready to soak up rough terrain.

The 66 degree head angle is a degree slacker than the outgoing model and reach has been increased across all sizes to make for a longer, more planted bike. Shimano SLX 1x12 gearing with a 10-51T cassette. Rockshox Pike Select fork for ultimate performance.

Tyres: Maxxis Minion, Front - DHF Exo TR, Rear - DHRII Exo TR - Tubeless.

Forks: Rockshox 35 Gold RL.

Forks - Adjustable damping: Yes.

Rear wheel travel: 145mm.

Age: 14+.

Bottom Bracket: SRAM powerspline, 73 x 118mm.

Cassette/Freewheel: SRAM PG1210 Eagle, 11-50T.

Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed.

Chainset: SRAM NX Eagle, 32T narrow wide, 170mm.

Front Hub: Alloy, 15x110mm thru axle.

Front Brake: SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc brake, 180mm rotor.

Front Derailleur: N/A.

Grips: Boardman Lock-on, black.

Handlebars: Black alloy, 0.5mm rise, 780mm.

Headset: FSA No.42, tapered.

Pedals: Wellgo Flat Pedal, 9/16" axle.

Pedals Included: Yes.

Quick Release Front Wheel: RockShox Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle.

Rear Hub: Boost Thru axle, 12x148mm.

Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed.

Rims: Boardman 30mm Internal tubeless ready.

Tyre Size: 29 x 2.3".

Suspension: Full Suspension.

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

Fork travel: 150mm.

Frame Material: Alloy.
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