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Tyson Lupul
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from Kelowna, BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 2, 2004
Strengths: really strong frame and bike setup even at stock...but who can stay with stockWeaknesses: rear design stupid tire rubbin in the backBottom Line: killer bike best dh hardtail
Favorite Trail: Gillard
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: Gericks Cycle
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
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tony
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from richmond, bcDate Reviewed: April 20, 2004
Strengths: sweet geometry, color, burly, lightweight.Weaknesses: tire clearance in the rear.Bottom Line: 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.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: 2002 norco sasquatch
Bike Setup: marzocchi z1 FR w/ lockout QR20, raceface prodigy cranks, kona jacks*** pedals, kyoski egineer saddle, rhinolites xl 26" laced to formula sealed hubs 36h, axiom seatpost, funn head huncho stem(adjustable), aheadset, titec hellbent handlebar, oury grips, hayes hydro hfx-mags(yellow) 6" front and back, single speed with chain tensioner, wtb motoraptors 2.4" .
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Brando
a Weekend Warrior
from CaNaDaDate Reviewed: September 28, 2003
Strengths: EverythingWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Kick A$$ Bike for the buck... jumps awesome and tackles nething in its path.. i love it
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: wheel goods
Bike Setup: DJ1 QR20,FUNN stem/bar,axiom hub/seatpost, 26" Single Track F/24" Double Wide R, 26" 2.7 Maxxis Minion F, 24" 2.6 Gazzoloddi Jr., 8" Hayes HFX-9 LX/XT drive train , Truvative holzfeller crank/BB
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NONE OF YOUR BUISNESS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS
a Downhiller
from NONE OF YOUR BUSINESSDate Reviewed: September 3, 2003
Strengths: EVERYTHINGWeaknesses: NOTHINGBottom Line: BUY THIS BIKE
Favorite Trail: NONE OF YOUR BIUSNESS
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: NONE OF YOUR BUISNESS
Similar Products Used: NONE
Bike Setup: NONE OF YOUR BUISNESS
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USSR
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from MoscowDate Reviewed: August 23, 2003
Strengths: DJ, Hayes (but disc's - sux), rim's, bar, frame sup!
nice geometryWeaknesses: stem and seatpost, saddle
Truvativ cranks is suxx.
2,35 max rear tyre.Bottom Line: great bike for the money
Best of the best. Im happy . Unlimited jump!!!!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Similar Products Used: KONA ROAST, AUTOR A-GANG
Bike Setup: XT cassette, DX pedals, rear disc 6", BBB seatpost, SDG saddle AND NOTHING MORE!
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Darryl
a Downhiller
from ShelburneDate Reviewed: July 13, 2003
Strengths: frame geometry, 8inch hayes, lx/xt drivetrain super burly truvativ holzheller cranks & BBWeaknesses: grips, seat, pedals, tire clearance is too tight 2.35max rear, compound of tires are too softBottom Line: 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
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1750.00
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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Matt
a Downhiller
from London On. CanadaDate 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 foundBottom Line: 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.
Favorite Trail: Strathroy Cons
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: Doug and Marions bike sales and repiars
Similar Products Used: non as good as the torrent for its price
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Dave
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from New Brunswick, CanadaDate Reviewed: April 18, 2003
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.Bottom Line: 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.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: 2001 Norco Sasquatch
Bike Setup: Stock except for the grips, a couple of fork boots and extra strong springs for the fork.
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The Man
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, AustraliaDate 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.Bottom Line: 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.
Favorite Trail: Black Mountain
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1150.00
Purchased At: Bike Addiction
Similar Products Used: Norco 250 and 125, kona roast and stuff.
Bike Setup: Shop Setup. Rims are a bit bent so im going double track.
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RUSTY
a Weekend Warrior
from TASMANIADate Reviewed: April 11, 2003
Strengths: IT IS A SICK FRAME ITS STRONG AND LIGHT LOOK COOL WITH NORCO WRITTEN UNDER DOWN TUBE 7005 ALUMINIUMWeaknesses: MAYBE MORE GRAPHICS ON FRAME BUT WHO CARES REALLYBottom Line: HELL GOOD FRAME WHEN I TAKE BIG DROPS TO FLATS 5+ THE BACK DROPS DOWN SO YOU CAN SOAK IT UP ON THE BACK WHEEL E
Favorite Trail: RADFORDS MOST OF MOUNT WELLINGTON EXCEPT THE BIG BEND THAT SUCKS
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: TORRENT FRAME
Similar Products Used: 2002 NORCO KOKANEE THAT DIDN'T EVEN LAST ME 9 MONTHS
Bike Setup: TORRENT FRAME, FUNN BARS, RHYNO LITE RIMS, DEORE, OURY GRIPS
FELTBACK PEDALS
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Andrew
a Downhiller
from Ottawa Ontario CanadaDate Reviewed: March 30, 2003
Strengths: components
great band for buckWeaknesses: atention to detail
not enough tire clearance for the stock 2.35 inch tire if ur wheels is even slightly out of true
Bottom Line: great bike for the money
buy one if u want, but peronsally frame feels like a bit of a let down, u may want to swap the frames for a .243 maybe?
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Similar Products Used: specialized big hit comp
Bike Setup: mostly stock
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