Similar Products Used: Demo 9, Bullit, Shore, 9 Ball, Hardrock
Bike Setup: 03 torrent frame, 03 rebuilt dj1 qr20 wit black crown/stanchions holzfeller dh cranks wellgo platforms mavic d321's deore xtr funn serial grippa and funn bar axiom dj saddle nokian gazza 2.3 and kenda 2.35 hayes bydros
this is a sweet frame, and it is a must have. I have done stair gaps, dirtjumps, drops(at least 5 feet), roadgaps, no prob. perfect for people who want to do urban, dj, and fr. top of the line hardtail in norco bottom line.
Weaknesses: grips, seat, pedals, tire clearance is too tight 2.35max rear, compound of tires are too soft
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this bike is swank!!! very stable at high speeds aswell as in the air...super burly frame will destroy me before i kill it, tire clearance is crap though 2.35 max. i cant comment on the DJ1 that is stock, but the Z1 FR 20mm is a burly mofo that craves more abuse. if you can find this bike around, buy it!!! you wont regret
Bike Setup: switched fork to a /03 Z1 FR, destroyed the stock seat then added a Titec El Norte seat, ODI ruffian lock-on grips
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Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from London On. Canada
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2003
Strengths: Increadible frame, I love the Dirt Jumper 1 fork that came with it they have a nice plush 6" travel, it can go down the hill and still make its back up, it is also good for a little urban asault if thats ur thing.
Weaknesses: It could use 8" disc brakes instead of the 6" it came with. Other than that it has nno weaknesses I've found
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It a great out of the box Freeride/DH bike that won't empty ur wallet and will still take the beating u through at it. I would recomend it to anyone who is not strickly a DH rider.
Strengths: -Excellent frame geometry. Do whatever you want. -The stock parts work well together. Excellent mix for the price. -Well built frame.
Weaknesses: -Like the other guys said, not enough tire clearence. The stock Kenetics 2.35 is too large for the back and will would rub if the rim was even slightly out of true. If you were to go with a 24" rim in the back it appears that they have aloted more room though.
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If your thinking about investing and kind of money in a hardtail freeride bike you should consider the 2003 Torrent. I can find no fault with this bike other than the shortage of tire clearance. I owned a 2001 Norco Sasquatch for about a year and a half and I loved that bike. I never had a single problem with it and the Torrent looks as though it will be just as reliable.
Bike Setup: Stock except for the grips, a couple of fork boots and extra strong springs for the fork.
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Submitted by
The Man
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: April 11, 2003
Strengths: Everything. the frame is strong but light. mad brakes (8 inch) and rims(single track). awesome suspension (5 inch DJ1).
Weaknesses: the only thing that gives me the sh*ts is that the tires are too big and rub against the fame. other than that this thing is a monster.
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hell the bottom line is i had to drag myself to the computer to write this. it is a awesome bike which deserves respect. im hitting 8+ drops now and it is taking them with ease. it can do anything from downhill, XC (can be a bit of a b*tch though), north shore, dirt jumping and of course freeride. i recommend it to anyone who is half serious. So have a look.
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