For many people, winter means a little bit of a break from driving. Nevertheless, if you happen to reside someplace with lengthy, snowy winters it might additionally imply fats biking time! Panorama Cycles is predicated in Quebec, Canada, the place winters are lengthy sufficient that you just’ve received to embrace it and get exterior otherwise you’ll go stir-crazy.
Panorama has been round for 9 years, and is concentrated on producing journey bikes. The brand new Stylish-Chocs 3 is the third technology of this fats bike mannequin, named after the Stylish-Choc mountains in Quebec. Other than providing compatibility for inflexible or suspension forks, the Stylish-Chocs 3 is offered as a frameset or a whole bike with loads of {custom} construct choices to select from.
Panorama Cycles Stylish-Chocs 3:
The Stylish-Chocs 3 is constructed round a carbon body, which Panorama says is light-weight however strategically strengthened. A curved prime tube retains the standover top low, and the seat tube is stored brief above the highest tube to maximise clearance for long-travel dropper posts.
Panorama’s builds include 27.5” wheels and 4.5” tires, however the body and fork can settle for 29×3” or 26×5” tires if most popular. Suspension-corrected geometry permits for inflexible or suspension fork choices. Panorama affords both their inflexible carbon fork or a Manitou Mastodon EXT 120mm fork improve choice.
The Stylish-Chocs 3 contains a slim crank axle for a fatbike. Panorama says its 203-205mm Q-factor is the smallest doable with 27.5×4.5” tires (relying on the chosen crankset). Hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm entrance and 160mm rear rotors deal with stopping duties.
The Stylish-Chocs 3 body options sleeved inner cable routing and SRAM UDH-compatible dropouts.
Small frames include 125mm dropper posts, mediums include 150mm and larges get 170mm posts. Panorama notes the frames can match longer journey posts, however the collar might sit a little bit above the seat tube.
Storage is vital for long-distance journey rides and bikepacking excursions, so the Stylish-Chocs 3 options in-frame storage. The compartment is within the body’s down tube, and a instrument bag is included with every body.
Along with in-frame storage, the body and fork provide 18 mounting factors for luggage, racks, and many others. There are three water bottle mounts on the seat mast, the underside of the down tube, and the highest of the down tube.
Geometry:
The Stylish-Chocs 3 was designed with fashionable geometry, aiming to really feel agile on climbs however steady on descents. Body sizes S, M, and L can be found, which ought to match riders from 5’ to six’2”.
The body has a 66.5° head tube angle and a 75.5° seat mast. Attain numbers are 430mm for smalls, 455mm for mediums, and 480mm for giant. The chainstay size for all body sizes is 450mm. See the above chart for all different angles and measurements.
Construct Choices:
Panorama’s bikes are all assembled in-house in Canada, so they provide custom-build choices. Many choices are listed on their web site, and patrons can electronic mail them to inquire about additional customization.
The bottom value of a whole Stylish-Chocs 3 with Panorama’s carbon fork is $3599 CAD (approx. $2492 USD). For an extra $695 CAD you possibly can add a Manitou Mastodon EXT 120mm suspension fork.
Base degree construct elements embrace: Solar Ringle wheels, 45NRTH Dillinger 5 tires, a Shimano Deore 11spd drivetrain, SRAM Degree T disc brakes, A Kalloy dropper put up, and Race Face Chester cockpit elements.
Patrons can improve their builds with carbon HED wheelsets, Terrene studded tires, Shimano SLX/XT or SRAM GX AXS 12-speed drivetrains, Hayes A2 Dominion brakes, KS Rage-i dropper posts, and OneUp carbon cockpit elements. In the event you decide all of the highest-end upgrades the bike’s value rises to roughly $9700 CAD ($6700 USD)!
The Stylish-Chocs 3’s wheels come arrange with tubes, however the rims are pre-taped for tubeless setups. For $45 CAD you should buy a tubeless package (sealant and valves) alongside your bike if you wish to ditch the tubes.
Panorama says the approximate weight of a dimension medium full construct is 29lbs.
The Stylish-Chocs 3 can also be out there as a frameset for $2399 CAD ($1660 USD). This contains the body with Panorama’s carbon fork, entrance and rear axles, headset, seat clamp, chainstay protector and UDH derailleur hanger.
Panorama covers their frames with a five-year guarantee towards manufacturing defects, and so they provide a lifetime crash alternative coverage in case of unintended injury.
Patrons can decide up their bike at a neighborhood Panorama Cycles supplier or have them shipped to their houses. Worldwide delivery is offered, and Panorama suggests patrons exterior of the USA or Canada contact them for a value estimate.
