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Norco Bushpilot 2002 Hardtail


  • Average Rating: 4.14/5
  • # of Reviews: 7

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Reviews 1 - 7 (7 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Claire a from Caledon, ON

Date Reviewed: April 16, 2006

Strengths:    Good bike for beginner/intermediate rider.It is my first, very comfortable ride & durable. Has all the essentials for someone trying out the sport

Weaknesses:    My shifters aren't as fast as I'd like them to be & seem to skip sometimes

Bottom Line:   
I would recommend this bike to anyone wanting to seriously try out the sport but not ready for the huge financial commitment of a higher end bike.

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Favorite Trail:   Albion Hills

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $420.00

Purchased At:   Pedal Performance



Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Matt H a Cross Country Rider from London

Date Reviewed: November 2, 2002

Strengths:    The frame is geat, price is amazing, love the way it looks, comfy saddle, almost decent forks, and did i mention price?

Weaknesses:    A lot of the parts, including forks, are Suntour garbadge and need replacing right after you buy the bike. Bottom bracket went after about a month.

Bottom Line:   
Good Canadian quality, decent bike with a great price, but dont keep the stock Suntour parts

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Favorite Trail:   Boler Mountain

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $340.00

Purchased At:   Boler Mounain

Similar Products Used:   None

Bike Setup:   All stock so far except for a Shiamno sealed cartridge bearing bottom bracket and Acera cranks


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Lacey Johnson a Weekend Warrior from Calgary

Date Reviewed: July 24, 2002

Strengths:    like the rapid fire shifters, smooth riding bike,

Weaknesses:    the seat could be a little softer.!!!!!!!!!!

Bottom Line:   
it's a comfortable smooth riding bike good for leisure . Good bang for the buck!

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Favorite Trail:   Powder Face

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $300.00

Purchased At:   B&P Cycle

Similar Products Used:   Norco

Bike Setup:   Hard tail


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:4
Submitted by ??? a Downhiller from a place

Date Reviewed: July 16, 2002

Strengths:    good riding hardtail that can handle to some degree the tougher/aggressive riding style(I ride XC and DH). Ok for the $$$.

Weaknesses:    needs better shocks and platform pedals, or you slip like mad. Shocks bottom out easily, would've rather had a full suspension, its not exactly the best hardtail ever made but its not too bad either.

Bottom Line:   
decent. I would look around for a better ride though.

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Duration Product Used:   Tested or demo'ed only

Price Paid:    $25.00

Purchased At:   rented



Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Mike a Weekend Warrior from Newfoundland, Canada

Date Reviewed: July 1, 2002

Strengths:    - nice ride for a good price
- can take some abuse
- aluminum frame


Weaknesses:    - needs steel pedals right away
- fork bottoms out way too much on hard trails


Bottom Line:   
Easily worth the price tag. Need a better fork if you spend much time on the rougher trails.

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Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $265.00

Purchased At:   T&T Bicycles



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Bob Evans a Cross Country Rider from Montreal ,Canada

Date Reviewed: May 5, 2002

Strengths:    Great value

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
Great bike that now has about 12,000 km.Very nice feel for a steel frame.Flawlwess construction has been through hell and back.Gone through 1 rim,5 chains,8 tires,1 rear derailler but all normal wear and tear.If your just starting out or on a tight budget this is a good buy for the bucks!

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Duration Product Used:   More than 3 years

Price Paid:    $350.00

Purchased At:   Velo Monde

Bike Setup:   Steel frame,21 speed shimano acera with grip shift


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Daniel Garand a Weekend Warrior from Winnipeg, Manitoa Canada

Date Reviewed: April 6, 2002

Strengths:    +The price!!!!
+it's canadian!!!
+This bike has an awesome look! the beefy frame make it look like it has some serious bite! but the lite aluminum frame make it an all around performer for the trails as for the streets.


Weaknesses:    -The sr suntour xcc is an average fork, great for light trails and bumpy streets but a definite upgrade is needed for hard trails and comp.
-plastic pedals, should be upgraded before even leaving the dealer.


Bottom Line:   
This bike has great workmanship(made in Canada), the price and value is almost unbeatable and newcomers(u.s) this bike would be a great way to distinct yourselves from all the other followers styling their new treks, giants...this is one bad-ass bike!

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Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $319.00

Purchased At:   Olympia cycle & ski

Bike Setup:   stock, except for permenent splash guards and metal pedals and semi slick tires for everday use



Reviews 1 - 7 (7 Reviews Total)

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