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bullit07
a Weekend Warrior
from Aurora OntarioDate Reviewed: August 25, 2011
Strengths: I rode this bike for 4 days in BC, Squamish and fly ins out of Spruce Lake. Overall a great bike, it was very confidence inspiring on loose steep trails and climbed the hills and fire roads very nicely, with propedal on. An impressive bike, stiff, confident and smooth riding. I'd buy one except my LBS doesn't do Norco, and they are awesome so it's like cheating on your wife. Gonna be some tough thinking.Weaknesses: Maybe a little on the big and heavy side, but not a problem.Bottom Line: Your going to love this bike. It's a Panzer division and it rolls like a Monster over mountains and drops, wheelies good. I love it.
Favorite Trail: antchaks@gmail.com
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Similar Products Used: Intense Tracer 29
Bike Setup: XTR drivetrain, Rockshox Adjustable Post
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Adventure Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from GeorgetownDate Reviewed: July 3, 2011
Strengths: Upright ridng position
Soft but reponsive ride
Great climber for an all mountain
Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Test ride. Already riding a 29er, so reviewing more the bike than the advantage of 29" wheels.
Great ride. Found myself riding too fast for the trails, had to slow down to stay on the trail. This is a bike for all day riding. It climbs efficiently, down hills well. The carbon wheel certainly added to the climbing efficiency,but the rear suspension keeps the rear wheel grounded for traction without any pedal bob. The handling is precise with the 20 mm through axle and Reba fork.
I have been mountain biking for 25 years and I just could stop grinning ear to ear.
If marathon riding or 8 hours racing is your ride.
Favorite Trail: all trails with trees
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Similar Products Used: Kona Kula 29, GF Ferrous
Bike Setup: Stock except Easton Carbon wheel, Specialized Captain tires
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ihate29ers
a Cross Country Rider
from Hood River OR USDate Reviewed: May 15, 2011
Strengths: Does everything better!Weaknesses: A little heavy. Weak parts spec.Bottom Line: OK, so I broke my hub on my current bike and decided to try a 29er. I grabbed the Norco Shinobi thinking I wouldn't like it and I would want my bike back as soon as possible. First ride and I was impressed how fast the bike rolls and climbs, second ride couldn't believe how hard I could charge into rocky sections of trail, and by the third ride I was selling my Ibis to get one. All the BS I heard "oh you can't wheelie a 29er." or "you cant jib those bikes." Non of that is true with this bike its a great all-mountain rig that wheelies, jumps, and jibs as well if not better than my 26er, plus it climbs like a goat. I know you're thinking this kid totally drank the Kool-aid. All I have to say is try one with an open mind. It will change the way you think a mountain bike should perform. If you're in the market for a new all-mt/trail bike you would be selling yourself short not to try this one.
Favorite Trail: United States
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At: Discover Bikes HR Or
Similar Products Used: Norco Six,Giant Trance, Santa Cruz Nomad, Ibis HD
Bike Setup: Stock. but currently upgrading to XT with Haven wheels!
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