2025 Ibis Ripley XO vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
The L is the Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your XM Ibis Ripley XO. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Boardman MTR 8.6
Compared with the Ibis Ripley XO in XM, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 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 XO is drawn. The Boardman MTR 8.6 numbers we have for size L are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Ripley XO XM | Boardman MTR 8.6 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 483 | 480 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 620 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.9 | 65.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.9 | 77.5 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 629 | 617 | −12 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 | 460 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 120 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Ibis Ripley XO. Full charts: 2025 Ibis Ripley XO, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Ripley XOBoardman 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 Ripley XOXO AXS | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Ripley | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | Fox 34 Factory | SR Suntour XCR 34 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Factory | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | microSHIFT CS-H104 |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Prowheel Charm |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA | not listed |
| Wheelset | Ibis 933 | Boardman Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD, Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | Tektro HD-280 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Tektro HD-280 |
| Handlebar | Ibis Blackbird | Boardman 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | Ibis Blackbird | Boardman Alloy |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | FSA No.42 |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Revive | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Boardman MTB |
| Chainring | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo Flats |
| Grips | not listed | Boardman lock-on |
| Seatpost | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
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