Strengths: -Solid Bike -Fork -Brakes (Great for DJ/Urban) -BB Bracket / Cranks
Weaknesses: -Front Tire -Rims -Grips
Bottom Line:
The Norco 4Hun is a solid all around bike for DJ/Urban. I have been Jumping "her" for little over a year and a half, and have had no problems what so ever. I would recommend up grading the rims. The current Alex rims are not the strongest if you are a agressive rider.
*There are accounts where this frame has broke (snapped) but I have not seen it in person..
I wouldn't worry about it sense it takes alot of abuse to be able to break one!
Similar Products Used: Kona "COP Special" (a Jumper made by Kona for my local shop)
Bike Setup: Norco 4 Hun (SS) Wheels : Atomlab Trail Pimps (07) 36H Thomson "Jump" Stem Easton DH MonkeyLites ODI Lock On Grips Whipperman Chain (SS)
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Submitted by
scott
a Weekend Warrior
from langey, BC , Canada
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Strengths: Cheap, very good geometry, bmx bb shell, adjustable vbrake tabs (26 or 24 inch vbrake compatable), color.
Weaknesses: actual weakness, cracked the frame after just over a year of smooth park riding. Frame dropouts came bent from the factory. Derailer hangers very dificult to find. BB shell not simetrical
Bottom Line:
If your on a really tight budget, and need a park/dj/freeride frame, this is for you. But if you want a frame that will last, that has quality qorkmanship, and doesnt snap off very little abuse, then this is not the frame for you. Right from the start I was very disapointed. Yes it has the perfect geometry, but a frame needs more than that. I wish norco would have charged another few hudnred bucks to make the frame worth buying. This was a total let down, and I will never buy another norco frame.
Bike Setup: sherman flick, dual 24s, avid juicy sevens, raceface next lp cranks, chris king hubs front and back, road derialer/cassete, etc..
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Submitted by
Biker Dude
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2004
Strengths: This bike is just awesome. Perfect conversion from BMX to mountain bike. Super beefy components that im sure will take a pounding. Havent had a chance to really test it yet, but with stock 24's and Marzocchi DJ2's, nailing big stuff is something that can be done with confidence.
Weaknesses: So far so good. I have heard people complain about the DMR chain tensioner but i guess time will tell.
Bottom Line:
If your looking for a solid hybrid bike to transition from MTB to BMX, or vica versa, this is definetly the bike to go with. I hated the thought of going mountain bike till i rode this bike. Pretty hard to beat the quality and product this bike has to offer for the price.
Strengths: Strong, quick, comfortable, and agressive
Weaknesses: none yet
Bottom Line:
It's a great bike everyone I let ride it loves it. If you can find it buy it! It's the best out of all the bikes i tried, it works great for urban freeride and of course dirt jumps. I loves drops and stair sets. Also this thing loves to fly. So if you like to do what i've listed above you have no reason not to buy it, you won't be disappointed.
this bike is the s*** it ll do anythin norco has monopolized the industry with these amazing deals, i was gonna get a 5 hun but single speed are better way better 1 thing get rid of the dmr tension seekr switch to chain tugs and the grips suck ass get oury s.Ive hucked with this and it begs for more it Djs amazinly cuz of the low profile cuz of the super cross frame street awsome on this bike and did i mension it looks awsome!!!!!!!!!! and another thing bout this bike that u can only have with the norco super cross series is u feel like ur in the bike not on it which makes a world of difference the mt 28 rims r the best but suk for tyre changes cuz the side walls r huge with a capital H TRIPLE WALL TOO !!! if u got dough buy the 5 hun but if u like single speeds buy this u wont regret it if u DJ or ride STREET or Race Slalom buy it
Strengths: Everything is super solid. It loves air and can take a beating. Cranks are sweet!!
Weaknesses: DMR Tension Seeker is for vertical dropouts, not horizontal. Upgrade to chain tugs!!
Bottom Line:
This bike lives up to all my expectations: nothing is breaking, it's sweet in the air, handles exceptionally well, and came stock with dope components. If are tired of your MTB components busting everytime you try anything remotely interesting and you like to jump: you'll love this bike. Oh, and contrary to what is stated above, the frame is 7005 Alloy, not Easton RAD.
Bike Setup: Stock (minus DMR Tensioner): DJII 4.3", Alex rims, axiom cranks/bars/hubs, single speed drive, Snafu Stem/Chainring, DMR V8 peddles, Ging chain tugs
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Submitted by
Brydon
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2003
Strengths: What a cool frame. First off, the geometry is amazing. The green color is awesome. The horizontal dropouts and beefy tubing is great. And for $321 CDN (including tax) for the frame...THAT'S SICK! Awesome for dirt jumps and urban. Really easy to manual even with my 26" wheel. With a 24" and a disc brake it should be even easier. I love my 4hun and couldn't have spent a better $321.
Weaknesses: Not really any. I'm running a 26" wheel on it right now and the tire clearance is kinda low. Good tire clearance for 24" though. I'll have one soon! As far as I can see, the only problem with this bike is MY skills...Hahaha
Bottom Line:
Great frame for great price. Looks awesome, rides even better. Can't go wrong with a Norco.
Similar Products Used: 2002 4hun, 2002 one25, 2001 250cc and 125cc
Bike Setup: Size med. frame, 5 inch Psylo, ditchwitch rims, truvativ cranks, profile BB reducers, 8 speed shimano stuff. Pretty basic parts. I'm getting a 24" single speed rear wheel and an avid mech disc for it. That should make it even more fun than it is right now!
Strengths: beefy/strong/great for dj's..all round real solid bike!
Weaknesses: cant think of any
Bottom Line:
insainly sick..can adapt to any kind of riding u r into.!! i recomened this bike even frame in my case to n e hard core bikers thinkin to step it up a notch!
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