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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.
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.
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.
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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