Submitted by
Brandon L
a Downhiller
from Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2004
Strengths: This bike is a 2001 Norco Shore, and it has Super T's on the front.2 2.7' highroller tires and double track rims.
By far the best bike I have ever ridin. When taking drops with this bike I cant help but smile. It sounds so sweet and solid when doing stuff no loud anyoing noises. This is a mint bike. Even though it is 2001, I think it out performs all other bikes. My weight is about 135-140 and these shocks have not bottomed out. When I land 5-6 foot drops to flat it only makes a little squash sound, its awesome. This bike has made all my dreams about having an awesome bike come true!! Basicly the best thing I have ever done! Better than having my first car!!( almost, that was pretty sweet too, but this is definatly up there )
Weaknesses: Seroiusly none, maybe when im like 170 or 180 pounds, I would have to get Monster T's, but that wont be anytime soon.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line I have a Norco F*%!ing Shore and I think this bike is the mintest bike I have ever riden. So smooth. So sweet. I will become a better rider and be 100 times more confident. And thats what its all about man. If you are thinking about a Shore, you will not regrete buying this bike. Just make sure everything is mint on it.
Similar Products Used: Kona Stinky-2001 This bike is sweet, but not enough suspension. Still an awesome biek though, built tough. Norco A-Line 2003 This bike is a large frame, and it feels like 60 pounds way to heavy, its way to big. This bike does look mint and very expensive.
Bike Setup: My bike is all stock and I couldnt have asked for more :)
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Submitted by
devin b
a Weekend Warrior
from calgary
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2002
Strengths: this is the ultimate bike, a full 6 inches in the rear, looks great and soaks up everything.
Weaknesses: LOUD!!!, but is scares off the bears
Bottom Line:
buy a shore, 01 or 02, they both kick ass, strong as hell, and reliable. it looks great and runs even better. this is a true free ride beast, for all of you out there looking for a bike that can so it all go to the shore, you wont be disapointed.
Bike Setup: Z3 QR20+, Gremica system 8 hydros, fun launch pad, and triple rings.
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Submitted by
tattoo
a Weekend Warrior
from hellnation up north
Date Reviewed: November 16, 2001
Strengths: everything! if you run a 24" wheel on the rear you can fit a 3" tyre. i run a irc kujo in the rear, it works great.
Weaknesses: weak ass paint,crap side plates.
Bottom Line:
all i can say is that this vps shore is one amazing rig, built ta take on all kindz ov abuse, big drops,DH,single track,dirt jumps,urban.......the dude above that had problems break'n his bike must have had a bad production run, maybe his was made on a friday..LOL....anyway if ya want a great do it all bike the shore is made for you. killer machine!
Strengths: price, fork is decent, realy nimble handeling for a heavy bike,
Weaknesses: it broke TWICE!!! i broke the seat stay like a month after i got it... it broke by the caliper.... then i broke it again near the end of the season up at the top of the stay! the chainguide that came on it sucks! the chainline itself is kinda whakked...dropouts are a Wh0re! to get ahold of! (well for most people)
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the ride of this bike is nice! i must say... it rides better (in my opinion) than a devo and a bullit, but the freeking thing keeps breaking!!!! i have cracked the seat stays right off TWICE!! and not even in the same place! warrenty has covered it both times but DAMN what a pain in the A$$! the chainline just isnt straight and the pivot gets in the way of sum of the guides... the dropouts are kinda tuff to get ahold of.. i have heard of guys that are without there bikes for a month cos of no dropout being available! SO overall the bike comes with a pretty decent parts kit...OTHER THAN THE REAR HUB AND GUIDE!!!!! the rear hub is a piece too! but the bike does have a nice ride to it if it would stop falling apart! if i could do it all again i would look into a different bike alot more first.......?
Similar Products Used: brodie devo, giant ac1, kona stinky delux, santa cruz bullit
Bike Setup: stock with a gazzis, different guide (chainguides are a wh0re on this bike) and the 9.0 sl derailer broke so i put on a 5.0
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Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2001
Strengths: Frame strength Geometry and size- great for technical Shore stuff, without the long wheelbase or huge feeling of full DH bikes. Feels lighter than it is.
Weaknesses: Doesn't yet use full set of sealed bearings for 2001, (though it will for 2002) so there's still some maintenance
Bottom Line:
This model addresses most of the shortcomings of previous ones - more rear travel (6"), with a substantially more rising rate (for hucks) than before, though a tad too much for me. Vastly improved main pivot and swingarm, but with less tire clearance now for 26" wheels (2.5"max)Should get more with 24" wheels. I've heard of a few seatstays breaking at the caliper mount, but that's been reinforced in later swingarms, and warranty has apparently been good with that. Overall, I'd have to say that this is an very capable bike for its purpose, without even having to mention that its also great for the price.
Similar Products Used: Previous VPS's, Specialized DH Pro and Big Hit Pro, Trek VRX, GT XCR-1000
Bike Setup: Almost stock: Super T's Hayes 8" (6" rear), full XT 8sp drive, Raceface ISIS Shore cranks, yadayadayada....
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Submitted by
Mathew Way
a Downhiller
from Veernon BC
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2001
Strengths: The frame is rock solid suspension soaks up every thing great price awesome components.
Weaknesses: NO WEAKNESS ITS BOMB PROOF!!
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This is bomb proof! You know that 9 footer you have been wanting to do do it now! Its a great freeride bike the suspension is awesome, no flaw in the frame and you will be bombing any run you can find with this bike. It wheely drops anything very stable and rips up the North Shore and technical sections! Buy this bike great bike for a grear price!
Strengths: Can you say Super T!! North Shore Race Face cranks, 8" Rotors, FUNN stem, bar.
Weaknesses: Would be nice if it came with a Vanilla RC.
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I used to ride on a Rocky Mountain DH race( roughly 5" travel) and I'm doing things on this bike I never thought I'd do. To date my biggest huck has been 8 feet and I'm scoping an 11 footer for next ride. This bike sucks up everything! You can't beat the bike for the bucks!!
Bike Setup: Stock, except changed the front tire to an Intense 2.7 as well as put on a front derailleur with granny gear. Changed 36 middle ring to 34.
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Submitted by
Eric Pagel
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2001
Strengths: -The parts spec is # 1 -Bomb proof frame -Dual 8" rotors -Sweet Funn bars and stem -Telescoping seat post -Rear suspension super tough. -Ball bearings in 3 of 4 pivots.
Weaknesses: None! It's CANADIAN.
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I have had this steed for 3 weeks now & riding through all kinds of mud, snow, and rain have not heard so much as a creak come from the rear suspension. The breaks are untouchable no matter what anybody says. All this talk of the big rotors being easy to warp is a bunch of BS. I was riding along a log and slipped off and rolled on my rotors and they are fine. The frame with its new seat mast which has been lowered for this year and the enlarged main bearing is the way to go. I weigh 230 lbs & have been hitting some fairly large drops at the local silica pit near my house & have had no problems with my bike. People also do a lot of bad talking about the X-Vert Carbon but mine have worked flawlessly. The bike actually comes with a fairly thick T.H.E. fender not those flimsy saran wrap fenders they used to shell out. All those people out there that think any bike over 30 lbs should stick to the chair lift don't now what they are talking about. I ride my bike every where no matter what the terrain.
Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Bullit, Kona Stinky Deluxe
Bike Setup: All stock except Manitou X-Vert Carbons, & Funn launch-pad seat.
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Submitted by
B.A. Baracus
a Downhiller
from Terrace B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2001
Strengths: New longer stroke shock(compared to last years), Super-T,Great Free-ride componants for cheap! Will handle a lot of abuse.
Weaknesses: WTB tires,no DH tubes, and Marzocchi's idea of a quick release(they should have just left it as a 20mm through axle)takes alot of time changing the Q/R
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Excellent Bike for your buck. If you want to let the bike unleash itself, then I'd suggest changing the tires & Tubes to true DH stuff especially if you live up to B.C. standard biking. Great out of the box big hit bike.
Strengths: really good price really strong frame good groupo rides great handles reealy quick..not at all like a 40lb bike
Weaknesses: the frame feels like plastic in places...like more than just the side plate things the chain guide kinda sucks the bearings in the tensioner wore out really fast cant put big tires on it the 3 mm bolt on the bottom of the fork...this isnt a quick release at all
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This is one kickin bike!! everyone i ride with that has big bikes like this says they will be happy with them if it handles as good as this... it doesnt handle at all like a big huge bike... and the travel is great..ive been duing stuff on this bike so far this year that i would hardly look at last year i love this bike...the frame does feel like plastic in places which kinda has me wondering but oh well its a suuper burley frame... i really do wish i could atleast put a 2.7 tire on it but its not the end of the world...and the 3mm alan bolt on the bottom of the fork is begining to be a pain..but overall i love the bike
Submitted by
Enrique cacho
a Downhiller
from canada b.c NORTH SHORE
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2001
Strengths: STONG FRAME CANADIAN MADE EXELENT PICK OF COMPONENTS AWSOME LOOKS
Weaknesses: NONE YET , NONE EXPECTED SRAM REAR CHANGER COLD BE CHANGED TO A SHIMANO
Bottom Line:
DOPE BIKE FOR RIDING THE SHORE.LIVES UP TO ITS NAME. SUPER T WORKS GREAT FOR FREERIDING.THE FRAME IS SUPER STRONG,COULD BE USED FOR PURE HARDCORE DOWNHILLING WITH THE WRIGHT COMPONENTS.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LITERLY BOMBPROOF BIKE FOR A RESENABLE PRICE THEN LOOK NO FERTHER.
Bike Setup: STOCK,CHANGED WTB MOTORAPTORS TO GAZALODIES AND GOT THE FOX VANILLA RC
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Submitted by
Jeremy Bikerdude
a Downhiller
from Canada st sauveur [que]
Date Reviewed: March 12, 2001
Strengths: well made. strong affodable. good suspention mechanics.!
Weaknesses: the sram grip shift.
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike for eney on serries about downhill or free ride.All the parts are well chosen foe thi typ of bike that will stand up to abou enything. This bike is meant to be taken out and ride no matter what the conditions are. So if you are the type of persone that rides in parking lots and only like to ride in nice weather and cant stand getting dirt on there bike thay should not even be alowed near this bike.
Strengths: DH geomatry, super-T, 8 inch hayes, frame renforcer
Weaknesses: The spec said this thing would have a Fox vanilla RC and I the bike my LBS has only has a Vanilla R, the frame has a plastic feel to it, very short cockpit, the rear cain stay only has clearce for a 2.4 tire mabey 2.5.
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This bike was made for the shore. It is a big hit bike with the ability to climb up latter bridges, rocks, stumps, small cars,ect. I found the fork to be very stiff. but thats good since marzocchis have been a bit undersprung in years past. The shore is more than up to light duty DH racing out of the box. once again if the shore had the Vanilla RC this bike in the right hands could do very well on the B.C cup curcit.
Bike Setup: the bike is stock but the addition of a fox vanilla RC would make the bike more versitile.
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Submitted by
NATE CHRISP
a Downhiller
from CALGARY A.B. CANADA
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2001
Strengths: OVERALL STRENGTH AND RIGIDITY OF THE FRAME IS TREMENDOUS. THE NEW 12MM REAR DROPOUT IS SUPER STIFF, TO THE POINT WHERE EVEN HARD FAST BANKED CORNERS DON'T ALLOW FLEX OF THE REAR WHEEL TO BEND IN AND CREATE BRAKE DRAG FROM THE STANDARD 8" ROTOR IT IS STOCKED WITH. SUPERB PARTS SPEC AND FRONT DERAILLEUR COMPATIBLE TO BOOT. FABULOUS BIKE!!!
Weaknesses: REAR HUB SHOULD BE FIXED NOT QUIK RELEASE TO MAKE IT EVEN STIFFER. THE FRONT FORK IS NOT TRULY Q/R AS MARZOCCHI SAYS, SINCE PINCH BOLTS/CLAMPS MAKE IT MORE DEDICATED THAN ANYTHING. TOO BAD THEY DON'T HAVE A SIMILAR SET UP AS THE ROCK SHOX TULLIO 20MM SYSTEM.
Bottom Line:
UNBELIEVABLE VALUE ON A TRULY BOMB PROOF BIKE.THE ONLY CHANGES SOME MIGHT CONSIDER IS THE SRAM TO SHIMANO PARTS BUT THAT IS ALL PERSONAL PREFERANCE. THE DMR CHAINGUIDE IS SIMPLE AND WORKS WELL, ALTHOUGH A FRONT DERAILLEUR IS NICE ASWELL. OVERALL THIS BIKE ROCKS BUT YOU STILL HAVE TO GET A HOLD OF ONE. THIS BIKE IS IDEAL FOR THE CONSUMER WHO WANTS A BIG HIT BIKE WITHOUT THE BIG HIT ON YOUR WALLET, COMPARED TO OTHERS IN ITS PRICE RANGE. IT WEIGHS AROUND 40 POUNDS, SO IT IS STILL CLIMBABLE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SHUTTLE. IF YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON ONE YOUR IN FOR ONE HELL OF A RIDE!
