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Borealis Bikes
Echo GX/Bluto Complete Fat Bike - 2016

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Get fat for winter.

Put away those skinny-tired, fair weather bikes and get on board the Borealis Echo GX/Bluto Complete Fat Bike for suspension-filled frolicking in the snow. Pairing Rochshox's Bluto suspension fork and SRAM's GX one-by-eleven groupset, this bike is a light, reliable, and versatile bull of a whip ready to tackle any snowy trail adventure. You might want to give those other bikes a heads up that they'll have a few months off this winter.


Borealis built the Echo frame by pairing cutting-edge carbon fiber construction methods with a geometry that’s been optimized for the RockShox Bluto — the world’s first dedicated fat bike suspension fork. Beyond shedding grams, the composite construction has enabled Borealis to finely tune the ride quality, resulting in a strong frame that will hold up to heavy use. That’s particularly important, since the addition of the 100mm travel Bluto invites even more aggressive riding than its predecessor, the already surprisingly capable Yampa.


The seatstay profiling on the Echo enables a degree of bump erasing, while the oversized chainstays keep the pedaling responsive when you stomp on the gas. Like the Yampa, the Echo clears massive 4.8-inch tires on a 100mm wide rim. To achieve that degree of clearance, Borealis has relied on another industry first, namely a 197mm spaced rear hub, which is secured by a Maxle quick-release thru axle. The result is a dishless rear wheel, a surprisingly stiff rear end, and perfect drivetrain alignment with the 100mm threaded bottom bracket shell.


The frame's wide stance also provides enough clearance for a one or two-by drivetrain, regardless of your tire choice. Naturally, there's plenty of extra clearance for mud, snow, or anything else you're likely to find yourself riding through. The head tube is tapered, which takes advantage of the incredible stiffness provided by the Bluto. The frame's three bottle cage mounts keep you hydrated for long hours in the saddle and, at 1,370 grams for a medium frame, it’s far lighter than it appears.


Frame Material
carbon fiber
Fork
RockShox Bluto RL
Front Travel
100 mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Shifters
SRAM GX 11-speed
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX 1x11spd
Crankset
30 t Race Face Ride
Cassette
10 - 42 t SRAM XG-1175
Chain
KMC X11
Brakeset
SRAM DB5
Brake Type
disc
Rotors
160 / 160 mm SRAM Centerline
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve 31.8x720mm
Handlebar Width
720 mm
Grips
Lizard Skins 494
Stem
Race Face Evolve
Stem Length
70 mm
Saddle
Ergon SME30 EVO
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve
Wheelset
[rims] Turnagain FR65
Hubs
Borealis
Front Axle
15 x 150mm thru-axle
Rear Axle
12 x 197mm thru-axle
Tires
Surly Knard
Tire Size
26 in x 3.8 in
Claimed Weight
[medium frame] 1370 g
Recommended Use
snow, sand
Manufacturer Warranty
5 years on frame

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