2023 Boardman MTR 8.6 vs 2025 Ibis Ripley
The Ibis Ripley size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Ibis Ripley
Compared with the Boardman MTR 8.6 in M, the Ibis Ripley in XM places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Boardman MTR 8.6 numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Boardman MTR 8.6 M | Ibis Ripley XM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 483 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 629 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 64.9 | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 76.9 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 629 | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 437 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 415 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 110 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1241 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 42 | |
| BB height | not listed | 332 | |
| Standover | not listed | 744 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripley minus the Boardman MTR 8.6. Full charts: 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6, 2025 Ibis Ripley.
Where each sits in its class
Boardman MTR 8.6Ibis Ripley
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 | Ibis RipleyDeore |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy | Ibis Ripley |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR 34 | Fox 34 Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | microSHIFT Advent | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | microSHIFT CS-H104 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Prowheel Charm | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Chainring | Prowheel Charm | not listed |
| Pedals | Wellgo Flats | not listed |
| Wheelset | Boardman Alloy | Ibis Blackbird Send Alloy 29 |
| Tire | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD, Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Tektro HD-280 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | Tektro HD-280 | Shimano RT-66 |
| Handlebar | Boardman 6061 Alloy | Ibis Hi Fi |
| Stem | Boardman Alloy | Ibis 31.8mm |
| Grips | Boardman lock-on | Lizard Skins Charger EVO |
| Headset | FSA No.42 | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Boardman Alloy | not listed |
| Saddle | Boardman MTB | WTB Silverado Fusion |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB52 |
| Dropper post | not listed | KS Rage-i Dropper |
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