2025 Kona Process vs 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6
The Boardman MTR 8.6 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Boardman MTR 8.6
Compared with the Kona Process in M, the Boardman MTR 8.6 in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Kona Process numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Process M | Boardman MTR 8.6 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 480 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 620 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 65.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.9 | 77.5 | +0.6° |
| Wheelbase | 1200 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 460 | +80 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 617 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 440 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
Differences are the Boardman MTR 8.6 minus the Kona Process. Full charts: 2025 Kona Process, 2023 Boardman MTR 8.6.
Where each sits in its class
Kona ProcessBoardman 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 | Kona Process134 | Boardman MTR 8.6MTR 8.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona Process | Boardman 6061 Butted Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL | SR Suntour XCR 34 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | microSHIFT Advent X | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent X | microSHIFT Advent |
| Cassette | microSHIFT Advent X | microSHIFT CS-H104 |
| Crankset | FSA Comet | Prowheel Charm |
| Wheelset | Formula ST | Boardman Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Forekaster, Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | SRAM Level | Tektro HD-280 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Tektro HD-280 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 | Boardman 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC | Boardman Alloy |
| Dropper post | TranzX dropper internal routing | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Boardman MTB |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Chainring | not listed | Prowheel Charm |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo Flats |
| Grips | not listed | Boardman lock-on |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.42 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Boardman Alloy |
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