Boardman MHT 8.6 Womens Mountain Bike 2021
Boardman MHT 8.6 Womens Mountain Bike 2021
The 2021 MHT 8.6 is truly capable on UK and Irish trails, built with the right kit on a great frame it will help you to get out there and push yourself.
Following updates to the MHT 8.8 and 8.9 models the 2021 Boardman MHT 8.6 Mountain Bike adopts the same trail ready geometry. Longer and slacker, the frame is designed to give a reassuring level of stability as you push down runs and Suntour’s Raidon Air Fork is highly tuneable and lets you dial it in to your riding style and environment. The 2021 MHT 8.6 features the new Shimano Deore M4100 1x 10 drivetrain coupled with an 11-46T cassette giving plenty of range with precise shifts. The new Women’s MHT 8.6 is built on 27.5 inch wheels which give fantastic rolling speed and smoothness and comes with Vittoria Barzo tyres which give fantastic grip both in dry, loose conditions as well as on muddier, wetter days.
Boardman MHT 8.6 specifics:
- Gears: Shimano Deore M4100 1x10 with an 11-46T cassette giving a great range of gears
- Frame: Lightweight, smooth weld alloy frame with trail geometry and dropper post routing.
- Suspension: Suntour Raidon XC Air Fork with 120mm of travel
- Brakes: Tektro M285 hydraulic disc brakes for controlled and reliable stopping
- Wheels: Boardman Tubeless ready wheelset with grippy Vittoria Barzo tyres
More About The New Boardman MHT 8.6 Womens Mountain Bike
New Shimano Deore 1x Drivetrain
Upgraded from the previous MHT 8.6, the 2021 model features the all-new Shimano M4100 Deore 1x10 drivetrain. Thanks to Shimano’s Trickle-Down Technology programme this drivetrain has the feel and look of previous SLX and XT ranges and with its 11-46T cassette it has a wide range of gears which will help tackle all terrains. The clutch on the rear derailleur works in tandem with the narrow-wide chainring to improve chain retention whilst a 2-piece crankset gives great power transfer when pedalling.
27.5” Wheels and updated frame.
The Women’s MHT 8.6 keeps the 27.5” wheel size of the previous generation bike. In side-by-side testing we found that the 27.5” wheel was more suited to the geometry and sizing of the women’s bikes and they feel nimble yet planted. The 2021 8.6 features updated geometry, longer and slacker than the previous model this bike is designed to give confidence inspiring stability.
The little things that matter
With Chris Boardman as Chairman of the company, Boardman have a wealth of experience to draw on and are always looking at the fine details when developing bikes. Using data from hundreds of bike fits and insight from bike fit experts, they have made simple changes to the touch points of the bikes. They’ve worked to develop a range of saddles using advanced pressure mapping and real-world testing to make sure any saddle on a Boardman bike is going to suit the majority of people riding it.
Boardman MHT 8.6 Womens Mountain Bike 2021 Extra Info
- FREE build
- Unlimited lifetime safety checks
- Lifetime guarantee on frames and rigid forks*
- CycleCare available
*Please see our T&C's here
Boardman MHT 8.6 accessories
Topeak Defender Mudguards will ensure you stay drier and cleaner for much longer when out on your rides. The Lazer Chiru Helmet both looks the part and has features such as MIPS to ensure great safety should you really need the helmet and to ensure you can dial in your suspension we recommend a Halfords Shock Pump.
Maintain your Boardman MHT 8.6.
If you plan on using your Boardman MHT 8.6 regularly, then we’d recommend our CycleCare services to make sure your new bike stays in top shape. Just like the annual service you’d get done on your car, we’ll check your bike’s components depending on the service you choose, then make any repairs and make sure your bike is safe to ride. On the subject of safety, you’re also welcome to bring your Boardman MHT 8.6 to any Halfords store for unlimited safety checks at any time.
Our guarantee
Thanks to our confidence in the high quality bikes we sell, Halfords offer a lifetime guarantee on all frames and rigid forks, so you can ride your Boardman MHT 8.6 safe in the knowledge that it’s built to last.
Size Guide
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Size | S (14") | M (16") | L (18") |
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Height (cm) | 162 - 172 | 170 - 179 | 177 - 183 |
Inside Leg (cm) | 72 - 80 | 77 - 84 | 80 - 87 |
Geometry Table
Size | S (14") | M (16") | L (18") |
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Stack | 599mm | 605mm | 615mm |
Reach | 399mm | 412mm | 429mm |
Seat Tube C-T | 356mm | 410mm | 460mm |
Effective Top Tube | 565mm | 580mm | 605mm |
Head Tube | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
Head Angle | 68° | 68° | 68° |
Seat Angle | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74° |
Chainstay Length | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm |
Fork Offset | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 52mm | 49mm | 49mm |
Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
Stem Length | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm |
Handlebar Width | 700mm | 720mm | 720mm |