Echo GX/Bluto Complete Fat Bike - 2016
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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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