borealis FLUME CUSTOM BUILD 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,499$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset NX -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 167cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Borealis Flume Alloy
Suspension Fork
Borealis Carbon Rigid Fork
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
RD ENX 1 x 12
Shift Levers
SRAM Eagle NX
Cassette
PG 1230 11-50
Crank
SRAM Eagle NX
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 100mm
Chain
KMC X12
Wheels
Front Hub
Borealis: Front 15×150 Rear 12×197
Rear Hub
Borealis: Front 15×150 Rear 12×197
Rims
26" or 27.5" Sun Ringle Mulefut V2
Spokes
Borealis Straight Gauge
Tires
Your Choice
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM - Select
Cockpit
Stem
Borealis 50mm or 70mm
Handlebar
RaceFace Next SL Carbon 740x10mm OR Borealis Carbon (based on supply)
Grips
Borealis
Headset
FSA
Seat
Saddle
Borealis
Seatpost
RaceFace Next SL Carbon 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 609 mm | 623 mm | 637 mm |
| Reach | 405 mm | 421 mm | 436 mm | 449 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 583 mm | 608 mm | 628 mm | 648 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 484 mm | 534 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 165 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
FLUME CUSTOM BUILD completes the Borealis Flume model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Borealis Flume bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Borealis FLUME EAGLE CUSTOM BUILD 2023 has a starting price of 1499$. Borealis Flume Elite 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2949$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Fatbike bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Fatbike bike that is reliable is 1743$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fatbike bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 1499$. If we compare this with the average Fatbike bike cost we notice that the price is 16.28% lower.
FLUME CUSTOM BUILD components
Fork material
FLUME CUSTOM BUILD has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
The FLUME CUSTOM BUILD 2023 bike is equipped with 26″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Borealis FLUME CUSTOM BUILD has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 157 cm – 195 cm (5.15 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.