Submitted by
bong@alcazar
a Downhiller
from Subic Bay, Philippines
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2011
Strengths: Comparing it to Subic Bay's DH Rider DH frames e.g. RM7, Giant Glory, Commecal, Karpiel Disco - Norco Atomik is much more lighter compare to the said frames
Weaknesses: It is very ahrd to find a 68mm Shimano Saint Crank here at Philippines.
Bottom Line:
Great value for my money - Hope to have a Norco 2011 Model
Bike Setup: downhill/freeride
with Marzocchi EVO 2011
Saint Components
Sun Ringle equilaizer wheel set with dura ace cogs/will smith spokes
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Submitted by
lil-steve
a Downhiller
from Calgary,Alberta,Canada
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2009
Strengths: This bike is incredible. Very strong can haddle anything.
Weaknesses: The frame maybe a bit heavy but grow some muscle.
Bottom Line:
This bike is the best i have ridin for the money. If you are going to get a dh bike i highly recommend this bike. If you have the money i would recommend the demo 8 amazing bike. But bottem line this bike is great.
Strengths: From riding off curbs to staircases I never feel it on this bike. Im riding the 2002 model and whether or not all downhill bikes are like this, it feels like landing on air.
Weaknesses: The 2002 model has a hollow frame although it makes it lighter, it makes it very noisy.
Bottom Line:
Ive only had the bike 2 days and although ive already popped the front tire, this bike can take a beating. I haven't taken it downhilling yet but i have a feeling this bike can take it. I went off an 8 set stair case today, the only way i knew i had gone off a staircase was the fact i was at the bottom, its the smoothest riding bike ive been on yet. It doesnt matter what you use this bike for cause it can do anything
Bike Setup: Marzochhi bomber 160mm, kevlar lined hydraulic 8.8 disks,44:10
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Submitted by
salarsatti123
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern Ireland, Blefast
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2009
Strengths: F.Y.I. THIS IS REVIEW FOR VPS SAVAGE BECAUSE THERE SEEMED TO BE NOTHING ON THE MTBR WEBSITE AND I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HELPFUL
first want to mention the upgrades which are the strenghts
-marzocchi 66rc awesome feel
-hope m6 3 pot discs, superb lever feel nd stopping power
other stuff
-rear shock, very nice and adjustable
-looks nice ;) but that depends on the person
Weaknesses: hmmmmmmm a >>LITTLE<< bit on the heavy side
bikes like these are usually much heavier so dnt be put off by this
Bottom Line:
if you buy one of ebay or second hand, just do it because the awful kingpins forks and mechanical brakes would be gone which are the only weaknesses on the new bike. if u were to buy it new, have new forks ready, but going for 2nd hand 1 nd its upgraded BUY IT NOW U FOOL!!!!!
Strengths: Very durable bike. Has a great beefy look to it, and is strong. Good Fork and half decent rear shock.
Weaknesses: The grips, pedals and seat.
Bottom Line:
Get this bike if you are a downhiller or a freerider. Either way this bike with take the pounding you give it. Don't over look this bike if you want a downhill/freeride bike. I think the 2004 looks really good because I like the beefy strong look, but the 05, 06, 07, and 08 are very good bikes too.
Bike Setup: Norco Atomik with OURY grips(red)and red bar end caps, red Atomlab Trailking pedals, changed the front cranks to single speed, and the rest is stock.
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Submitted by
Nick Norco
a Weekend Warrior
from Delta, B.C, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2008
Strengths: Frame is very strong, the front rim, in 4 years have never had to true it, solid bike
Weaknesses: Grip shift it came with, Junior T's sold them off, back rim, snapped many spokes before upgrading, and the shock clearance hard to find an upgrade shock for it!
Bottom Line:
I ride medium probably too big for it too, but it has done me well for 4 years now, quite surprised nothing more has broken on it, takes everything and anything i throw at this bike, the colours are good, ive been happy for 4 whole years on this bike! excellent older frreeride bike for people who can't afford brand spankin new!
Weaknesses: the 2008 boxxer race fork has no o-ring under the bottom right lower rebound adjustment bolt, causing oil/grease to leak out. strange. hopefully not all the 08 boxxer races have this problem.
Bottom Line:
I have not ridden the bike much nor down a hill so I will update the review when I do, just wanted to warm people to make sure there is an o-ring under the bolt, also pull out the red rebound adjustment knob because it can fall out when riding. just keep it in a tool box.
Strengths: For the price everything is great. I got it used and it still rides like its new. I really recomend this bike to people that are new to this sport or people that dont do more then ten foot drops.
Weaknesses: the derailer man. i had to change it 3 times!!! Bolts get loose if you go fast and if its rough. They should also cange the grips.
Bottom Line:
Good bike for begginers. Great deal for the price, Even if you buy it used you still get a good deal.
Similar Products Used: brodie devo, Brodie demon, brodie diablo, kona stab, norco fluid
Bike Setup: new petals, new derailler, added a chain guide, and new grips
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Submitted by
Nick Rumsey
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary/Alberta/Canada
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2007
Strengths: the whole bike is a great assest to my collectino and yes i have 4 bikes all from norco any ride hten all but by far this was te best bike i have
Weaknesses: nothing that i have found out yet....
Bottom Line:
the best bike that i have ever got. the greatest setup from the norco line and it was a good price to and i love it like no other it's my baby cause my other bike was stolen
Submitted by
Jason Rogers
a Weekend Warrior
from Livingston, MT
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2007
Strengths: strong frame, good hucker, doesnt get caught by our 50 mph winds
Weaknesses: Fork sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! norco shot themselves in the foot with the kingpin rear shock is foamed out shifters suck
Bottom Line:
first of all this is for a savage not a atomik, since there was no spot for one, the bike was a great value, room for upgrades, but stock components suck, i am currently saving up for a risse trixxy, 66, or a domain
Strengths: a strong sturdy frame and the disk brakes
Weaknesses: why dont they make the frame allow a different r shock then that fu**ing vanilla r. they should also get some better pettals and grips.
Bottom Line:
if you want to ride uphill then this is not the bike for you. if you like downhill and big dropoffs from 5 to 25ft then this is the bike you want to get.
Submitted by
Jeff Belanger
a Downhiller
from London, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2006
Strengths: Frame is great, tough to find a shock that will fit to replace the rear Vanilla.
Bottom Line:
You can drop what ever you wan, I'm 220 and dropping 15 - 20 feet. Front Jr's are too soft, rims aren't pinned, and pedals suck. For the price it's a good deal but I just replaced what a broke and upgrade the crap. Jr's gotta go next. 10lb oil made a good difference.
Strong frame, great dh'er and freerider, not an XR'er
Strengths: I am raiting the Norco savage not the atomik!! someone never got around to post the bike but they're pretty much the same the atomik just has a crappy air shock on the rear and a weak fork
Weaknesses: the fu*king grips why the hell doesn't norco change them i have huge gashes in my hands from riding with gloves!!!The drop off triple is just crappy it's just low end marzzocchi i would rather have the manitou kingpin and don't get me started on the air shock it's weak as hell the manitou coil shock is superior to the cheap fox vanilla!!
Bottom Line:
save your self the money and buy the savage use the extra money to buy parts for the bike if you're not satisfied with the stock performance
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