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Borealis Bikes
325racer:
My LBS is now carrying Borealis and if I didn't know better (I don't) I would swear that it's being made in the same factory as the XMIPlay stuff. Almost the entire bike looks like a slightly enlarged 057. The front triangle looks almost identical with the exception of the BB being fatter, the lower chain stays even look to be identical, just wider. The only place that looks different are the seat stays, which look like a copy of a Specialized.
Had a discussion with one of the guys at the shop because I said it looks almost identical to my frame sourced directly from China, and he swears it's made in Canada or someplace in the midwest.
http://www.borealisbikes.com/bike/yampa
While I'm not in the market for a Fat Bike, I'm just posting to start a discussion.
Carbon_Dude:
I am with you, that is not a frame made in the midwest, I would bet money it's a Chiner Fatbike frame & fork. I can't blame the bike shop though, if they are able to provide a good bike at lower price point, I think that's good for their business.
325racer:
Borealis is priced in the $4k+ range. An XX1 version is about $6k, just like any other name brand would be.
cmh:
--- Quote from: 325racer on January 01, 2015, 12:40:51 PM ---My LBS is now carrying Borealis and if I didn't know better (I don't) I would swear that it's being made in the same factory as the XMIPlay stuff. ...
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I was curious so I did a bit of looking, and couldn't find anything. Closest I found was "...while the parts manufacturing is overseas, assembly happens in the US." Doesn't tell us too much, but certainly doesn't rule it out.
Really hoping I like the Motobecane that I've got on order - because if I do I think swapping out the frame for one if XMIPlay's offerings would be pretty sweet. Already looking at upgrading the rims/wheels so I can run tubeless.
Carbon_Dude:
--- Quote from: cmh on January 18, 2015, 08:09:24 AM ---
--- Quote from: 325racer on January 01, 2015, 12:40:51 PM ---My LBS is now carrying Borealis and if I didn't know better (I don't) I would swear that it's being made in the same factory as the XMIPlay stuff. ...
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I was curious so I did a bit of looking, and couldn't find anything. Closest I found was "...while the parts manufacturing is overseas, assembly happens in the US." Doesn't tell us too much, but certainly doesn't rule it out.
Really hoping I like the Motobecane that I've got on order - because if I do I think swapping out the frame for one if XMIPlay's offerings would be pretty sweet. Already looking at upgrading the rims/wheels so I can run tubeless.
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You ordered a Motobecane, which I would normally say you made a good choice, but if you want to change out to a Carbon frame and also change out the wheels, I would suggest canceling your order and building your new bike yourself. You will be happier in the long run as you will be able to select each part and learn how to assemble and maintain your bike.
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