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Trevor George
a Cross Country Rider
from WindsorDate Reviewed: April 5, 2007
Strengths: A very leight bike for more then 10 years old (1996 model)lieghter then my 2003 Gery Fisher Marlin, top of the line parts and still rides like new with very little work.Weaknesses: chrome-alloy frameBottom Line: This is an excellent bike, it held up for 11 years before i purchased it, and it still rides like a modern bike sold today.
Favorite Trail: The pines
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$340.00
Purchased At: Avenue Pawn Borker
Similar Products Used: 2003 Gary fisher marlin, 2003 Spealized Hard rock
Bike Setup: all orignal right down to the tires, other then the front derailer, which is a Deore XT.
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Rahul
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver/EdmontonDate Reviewed: July 20, 2006
Strengths: Well designed frame geometry. light weight, good hybrid between freeride and x-country.Weaknesses: terrible seat, soft sun rims (replaced), springy shocksBottom Line: Really awesome bike. Probably the best bike of its kind and price on the market. The new ones are even better (and more expensive at $1600), but have upgraded components. The frame geometry is well suited for almost all types of riding from x-cntry to freeriding to light dwnhill. This bike does it all!
Favorite Trail: Cut 'yer bars (whistler)
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Whistler Bike Co.
Bike Setup: Rock Shock Judy T2, DeoreLX crank set, Sun Rhyno lite bck rim,
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Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Fonthill, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 25, 2005
Strengths: Nice and light for a chromoly frameWeaknesses: Not enough experience yetBottom Line: I bought this bike from a garage sale for dirt - I fixed it up and put a few bucks into it and it seems like a real nice ride. The previous owner did some damage to the components so I have no front derailleur right now but it's working pretty nicely for a beater bike. I would love to know what year it is but I can't find it on Norco's website. If you can help, please send me a message. (The frame is green with white shocks - I believe it's a 21" frame...
Favorite Trail: 12 Mile Creek/Shorthills
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Garage Sale
Bike Setup: INDY rock shox, xtr rear derraileur, velo saddle, remainder - stock parts
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GM
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: March 29, 2005
Strengths: A very fast and steady bike... it brings me anywhere i wanna go... =DBottom Line: Currently this is my 4th bike... my 1 and only most expensive bike so far... rode on a Giant, GT and a Trek before... But none of it can be compared to my beloved Norco NITRO!!! Upgraded my Giant like crazy and it still gave me lotsa problems... since the day i bought my norco... i only need to change my tire once due to a minor accident i met with... other then that... there's not a need for me to spend a single cent on the bike at all... cos it totally ROCKS!!!
Favorite Trail: anywhere
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Some bikers shop in Singapore
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Steve Guderyan
a Weekend Warrior
from Nanaimo BC CanadaDate Reviewed: October 17, 2002
Strengths: very comfortable makes you feel like your one with the bike and gives you the bring it on attitude. I beat the hell out of my bikes and it has held up greatWeaknesses: mine is a 1996 and the manitou mach5's suck so I put Z1 freerides on it I bend alot of rims but its about the same on any hard tailBottom Line: one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever ridden it feels as if norco had designed it for me the bike rides awesome even befor I put the 5" travel on it I was doing stuff that alot of bikes wouldnt like but it took it like a tank and its still light. I wouldnt trade my nitro for any thing well within reason but I would suggest this bike to anyone it rules
Favorite Trail: The Abyss
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: neighbor gave it to me
Similar Products Used: norco kokanee, rocky mtn hammer, kona stuff
Bike Setup: Z1 freerides up front with avid single digit 7 V brakes, ritchey spd, all shimano xt components, wheel tech rims axiom 2" riser bars
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Geoff Guyot
a Weekend Warrior
from Penticton, BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: January 6, 2002
Strengths: Indy XC Long travel really helps for though big jumps and drops.
Light - Strong frame.
rapid fire 24 spd.
Brakes
Grips
Weaknesses: The Seat is really hard and is very uncomfortable!
The straight bars. (need to upgrade to risers)
Bottom Line: Really good bike for the price i bought mine at! It is a very good freeride bike because it will take the big drops and the extreme jumps. If you buy a Nitro be sure you get one that is a little bit small for you because im 6 foot and a 17" frame is perfect!
Favorite Trail: The Bog
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Used
Similar Products Used: norco charger.
Bike Setup: 24 spd rapid fire, xt/lx
17" frame
1997 model
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Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Fonthill On. CanadaDate Reviewed: December 31, 2001
Strengths: 2000 model Excellent geometry, good solid frame, XT rear, Marzzochi Z4 forksWeaknesses: The Sun rims are too weak, I am constantly tweaking them back into shape, the stock grips were brutal on my hands, the Deore shifter, lever combo was too slow and would slip in cold weather, the Deore hollowtech cranks give while hammering hard up a hillBottom Line: Overall, for the money this is an excellent bike if you don't mind a few up grades. My plan is to step up as things break down. After 2000 klms.,(1300 miles +-), this year alone, this bike is still comes through when I need it.
Favorite Trail: Shorthills
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Cycle City St.Catharines
Similar Products Used: Trek 7000, Kona Firemountain
Bike Setup: Koobi split fit saddle, Ritchey grips, XT shifter brake lever set, Time attack carbon pedals
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Bashir
a Cross Country Rider
from Nepean, On. CanadaDate Reviewed: April 14, 2001
Strengths: -Price
-Speed
-Weight(24.75lbs)
-Frame (3.8lbs alluminum)Weaknesses: -Stock tires
-Stock grips
-Nothing BigBottom Line: Great bike if you like speed and agility. This bike has been through hell and back, and you couldn't tell. Haven't had to put any money into repairs, except for tune-ups.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Award Cycle and Sport
Similar Products Used: norco sasquatch
Bike Setup: Shimano SPD's, Panaracer fire xc pro, Yeti grip. Other than that, stock.
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Teresa
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver B.C, CanadaDate Reviewed: January 4, 2001
Strengths: The bucks you pay for the components, Easton elite frame, shock; z4.Weaknesses: pedals, had to change to shimano and the saddle, too hard for me.Bottom Line: this is an awsome bike, it's responsive, compfy and the price is great if you don't have the money to spend. If you're an entry level rider and is looking for a bike to start off with, this is the bike for you. Havn't had a problem with the bike yet and i am just flying through the trails.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: Carleton Cycles
Bike Setup: changed pedals to shimano, the grips and the handle bar. absolutely hated the upright position.
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John Ernst
a Cross-Country Rider
from Yinnar South VictoriaDate Reviewed: July 5, 1999
Strengths:
Being a 1998 model (green one) this bike has the Easton Elite frame and is better more direct headstem angle. Light weight, strength and components for money. Good Value!Weaknesses:
Orginal tyres .... to narrow I upgraded to 2.1's by WTB cross-country good for mud and downhill.Bottom Line: I have used this bike across many miles of dust filled roads in Australias outback as well as the wet and mud in the Gippsland rainforests. Good allrounder at a great price. Beat the pants of my brothers Cannondale F4000.....and is lighter to boot!
Favorite Trail:
middle creek single tracks
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Norco Bigfoot 1999 model same frame as current Nitro. Don't like steering angle, maybe OK for slalom.
Bike Setup:
Standard 1998 model, this has Judy T2's I upgraded these to T3 specs medium damper setting good on compression a bit stif on re-bound. Also use Norco riser bar great move more control and more comfortable on wrists are several hours riding. Seat OK
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Stuart Hassett
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bendigo,AustraliaDate Reviewed: April 20, 1999
Strengths:
Excellent frame.Nice neat ,strong welds.Excellent for those with an aggresive riding style.Weaknesses:
The seat.i have had mine replaced three time in about eight months.paint chips easily.The front wheel is a bit drifty.Bottom Line: An excellent bike that represents good value for your money.My biggest gripe is the front losing traction.it needs careful weight placement to get up most gnarly hills.Is an excellent bike for dual slalom events.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
racline expert,specialized stumpjumper ,
Bike Setup:
I ride a judy t2 with cs catridge system.Riser bar made by norco.
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Nicholas Wiltshire
a cross-country rider
from Guelph, OntarioDate Reviewed: January 29, 1999
Bottom Line:
Cool Bike. I don't own one but my friend does and I rode it a few times. Like most of the Norcos I've tried, you need a long torso to ride it comfortably. Great componentry and an overall smooth ride with the Rock Shox Indy XC. (Good solid shock, but room for an upgrade). If I was taller, I'd give it a 5, but since it's nor comfy for me, 4.
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bob
a weekend warrior
from edmonton alberta canadaDate Reviewed: December 5, 1998
Bottom Line:
I sell this product and extremly happy to do so.
Any one want to look at 99 bikes check me out
Canadian bikes are different than american ones.
Even american people like the traditional sloping top tube.
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Leigh
a cross-country rider
from Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: December 3, 1998
Bottom Line:
I am a new biker and have a Norco Nitro. I have read your reviews and don't see too many women submitting their opinions. It is a great bike, easy to handle, smooth to ride and goes where ever I want. It is quick, light and moves with amazing speed. I find that I have no problems with my knees when riding this bike and it I can get in the zone without any difficulty. It is a great bike for those who are not road warriors, like road riding, some moderate trails, dirt roads, sand riding and a very enjoyable ride.
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Larry Bearns
a downhiller
from Way up thereDate Reviewed: August 30, 1998
Bottom Line:
I think that the Norco Nitro is the dumpist piece of crap that I have ever seen. And once I road it I was even more displeased because nuts where brused and battered because the cheap ugly bike is a hardtail, but otherwise I'd say it's a pretty nice bike
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