The new Panorama Boreal piggybacks on the Pinion-equipped version that was released a few weeks ago but comes with a standard drivetrain and a more affordable price point. Find everything you need to know here…

A few weeks ago, Panorama Cycles in Canada announced their first Pinion-equipped bike, the Boreal Pinion. In case you missed it, the Boreal Pinion was extensively tested during a 2,725-kilometer journey across Quebec and more than 2,000 kilometers of sandy tracks on the Baja Divide in Mexico. It’s an all-terrain touring bike designed around a Pinion internal gearbox, a Reynolds 525 steel frame with a matching rigid fork, and a low-maintenance build kit. It ticks a lot of boxes as a do-everything bikepacking rig. As of today, there’s a non-Pinion version of the Boreal available.

Panorama Boreal
  • Panorama Boreal
  • Panorama Boreal

Building on the Boreal Pinion, the new Panorama Boreal shares most of the same specs but is based around a traditional drivetrain with a Shimano SLX 1×12 or a Shimano Cues 6000/8000 2×11 drivetrain. Otherwise, it offers everything we liked about the Pinion model, including an upright riding position, loads of mounting points, a Reynolds 525 steel frame, and a matching 4130 Chromoly steel fork. Complete builds come with Velo Orange Crazy Bars for multiple hand positions, a low-maintenance build kit, and there are three size options to choose from.

Panorama Boreal
  • Panorama Boreal
  • Panorama Boreal
  • Panorama Boreal

The Panorama Boreal is available in several wheel/tire configurations, including 29 × 2.0 (700 × 50mm) tires for mixed road/off-road touring or 27.5 x 2.6″ tires for dedicated off-road use. Both options feature durable 32-spoke wheels and are available for customers purchasing a complete bike. There is lots of clearance for mud and debris in both setups, and there’s enough room for 29 x 2.8″ tires in the frame and fork for those who want to take full advantage of the Boreal’s tire clearance.

The Boreal has sliding rear dropouts, a split rear triangle for belt-drive setups, and an integrated kickstand support. The frame has internal dropper post routing, and the fork has internal dynamo routing with a 62mm offset that they say maintains a natural ride feel even with heavy loads up front. As far as geometry goes, it has a 68° head tube angle and 470-485mm chainstays for a long, stable wheelbase that should be super stable when loaded.

  • Panorama Boreal
  • Panorama Boreal
Panorama Boreal

The Boreal is in stock and available on Panorama’s website, with delivery scheduled for April 2024. The bike will be available as a frameset for $1,399 CAD (~$1000 USD) or as a complete bike with various drivetrain and wheel/tire options starting at $2,899 CAD (~$2100 USD).

Head over to PanoramaCycles.com to learn more.

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