Boris the Evil Brut

huffster · Apr 8, 2015

Has anybody tried a tubeless conversion with these stock wheels/tires? If so, what method and were you successful?

joshhan · Apr 13, 2015

huffster said:
Has anybody tried a tubeless conversion with these stock wheels/tires? If so, what method and were you successful?

http://forums.mtbr.com/fat-bikes/how-weinmann-hl80s-tubeless-912220.html

joshhan · Apr 13, 2015

After finally riding the fatty on the local trail with no snow, I have determined that I no longer need my full suspension. The only thing that really killed me was dragging all that weight around with me.

This got me to thinking about dropping weight at the wheels and going tubeless and carbon at the same time. I see the usual Chinese CF fatbike wheel makers all offer the rear only in 190x12. Unfortunately, the Brut is 190x10 QR. But they seem to use the same rear hub. Does anyone know if you can convert the 190x12 to 190x10 with a couple of endcaps? I've searched and found threads that you could maybe do it but no one seems to be able find the end caps to do so.

beardedmark · Dec 27, 2015

I bought this framset a while back and have been gathering parts up for it, found a part on ebay that allows you to use a qr skewer with a thru axle hub, was about $20 bucks, have not tried it all assmbled but initially looks like an easy way to use aftermarket hubs in the qr dropouts. Also have a question for those with the 90/100 offset rear, is the wheel laced offset at all (like a pugs) or does a stanadard aftermarket wheel mount correctly in the frame. Thanks.

joebikesdirect · Dec 28, 2015

@beardedmark
The Previous generation Boris Brut fat bike rear triangles were 10mm offset rear with QR.

Current Calendar year 2015 onwards Motobecane Boris Brut Fatbikes are symmetrical rear with thru-axles.

Jaymanjibe · Dec 28, 2015

beardedmark said:
Also have a question for those with the 90/100 offset rear, is the wheel laced offset at all (like a pugs) or does a stanadard aftermarket wheel mount correctly in the frame. Thanks.

When I had a new wheel set made up for my Boris Evil Brute Sprung they built the rear wheel with the 10mm offset and it worked out perfect.

beardedmark · Dec 28, 2015

@ joebikesdirect
Are the 10 mm offset rear wheels still available for purchase from bd?

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joebikesdirect · Dec 28, 2015

Hi - as it turns out we don't have any for purchase with 10mm rear offset.

beardedmark · Dec 28, 2015

So at my lbs I would ask them to build it 10mm offset towards the drive side?

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beardedmark · Jan 8, 2016

@jaymamjibe

Mind if I ask how much the lbs charged for the wheel build, starting to get quotes

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Jaymanjibe · Jan 8, 2016

beardedmark said:
@jaymamjibe

Mind if I ask how much the lbs charged for the wheel build, starting to get quotes

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I had my wheels set built by lacemine29.com. A regular contributor here at MTBR
I got Whiskey 9 rims with DT Swiss Big Ride Hubs. They are working out great!
Mike C. will quote you whatever you want. Check his web site. Remember to tell him about the 10mm offset rear end.

He is based in Colorado I am in Connecticut. Very nice wheels

joshhan · Feb 22, 2021

Anyone still rocking their Brut? Mine's not sprung for the winter anymore and we finally got some decent snow in PA. Loved reading the old posts...forgot about that port strike drama. Haha.

Swapped out some stuff from stock:
1x10 30t AB oval (gold of course) with a 11-42 cassette
Carver carbon fork
Borealis tubeless wheelset with Jumbo Jim 26x4.8
RF fat crankset
SLX brakes

Jaymanjibe · Feb 24, 2021

My wife and I are still both riding the Boris Sprung. This photo is from Pine Hill Park in Rutland VT on 2/20/2021.
Winter in the snow, summer on the beaches of Cape Cod.

joshhan · Feb 24, 2021

Jaymanjibe said:
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My wife and I are still both riding the Boris Sprung. This photo is from Pine Hill Park in Rutland VT on 2/20/2021.
Winter in the snow, summer on the beaches of Cape Cod.

I love it! Thanks for sharing!!!

joshhan · Feb 24, 2021

Here it is in non-snow (well deep snow) mode with 29+

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