2025 Ibis Ripley vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
The Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your XM is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Boardman MTR 8.6
Compared with the Ibis Ripley in XM, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in S places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 43 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −43 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Ibis Ripley is drawn. The Boardman MTR 8.6 numbers we have for size S are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Ripley XM | Boardman MTR 8.6 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 483 | 440 | −43 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 602 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.9 | 65.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.9 | 77.5 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 629 | 573 | −56 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 440 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1241 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 42 | not listed | |
| BB height | 332 | not listed | |
| Standover | 744 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 410 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Ibis Ripley. Full charts: 2025 Ibis Ripley, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis RipleyBoardman MTR 8.6
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 | Ibis RipleyDeore | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Ripley | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | SR Suntour XCR 34 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Factory | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | microSHIFT CS-H104 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120 | Prowheel Charm |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Ibis Blackbird Send Alloy 29 | Boardman Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD, Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Tektro HD-280 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | Tektro HD-280 |
| Handlebar | Ibis Hi Fi | Boardman 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm | Boardman Alloy |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger EVO | Boardman lock-on |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | FSA No.42 |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Fusion | Boardman MTB |
| Chainring | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo Flats |
| Seatpost | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
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