Boardman MHT 8.6 Womens 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
937$
Weight | 13.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork SunTour RAIDON
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Groupset Deore, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
152cm - 165cm
MD
160cm - 172cm
LG
167cm - 180cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 Alloy, smooth welded, dropper post ready
Suspension Fork
Suntour Raidon XC LO-R, 120mm travel, air adjust
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow+, 10 speed, long cage
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 10 speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore, 11-42t (11- 13-15-18-21-24-28-32-37-42)
Crank
FSA Alpha Drive 34t
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge 73x127mm
Chain
KMC X10
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula QR
Rear Hub
Formula QR
Rims
Boardman 27.5"
Tires
Vittoria Barzo, 27.5x2.25”, wire bead. Kenda tube, presta valve
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M285, 6 bolt 160 mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Boardman Alloy, no rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Boardman Alloy, 15mm rise, 9 degree bend, 31.8mm clamp
Headset
FSA no.10, 1 1/8”, Semi Integrated
Seat
Saddle
Boardman MTB Women’s by Velo, steel rails
Seatpost
Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm, 34.9mm QR seat clamp
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 303 mm | 306 mm | 306 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 587 mm | 612 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 410 mm | 460 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 52 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 160 cm | 167 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 165 cm | 172 cm | 180 cm |
About this model
MHT 8.6 Womens is part of the Boardman Mht model. Boardman released 21 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Boardman MHT 8.6 Blue 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 791$. Boardman MHT 8.9 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 1338$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 851$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that MHT 8.6 Womens price is 224.56% lower than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 13.5 kg (29.76 lbs), the MHT 8.6 Womens model is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 4.01% heavier than the average Trail bike.
MHT 8.6 Womens components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour RAIDON model. The travel on this model is 120mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the MHT 8.6 Womens bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The MHT 8.6 Womens comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
MHT 8.6 Womens comes in 3 sizes, that range from 152 cm – 180 cm (4.99 ft – 5.91 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.