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Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Old Lyme, CT
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | very strong frame, alot of adjustibility out of the fox rc, very plush in the 7 & 8 in setting, the 6in setting has verturally no bob, which is great for the ocassional trail ride
paint resists chipping well
the frame it self is relativly light, it is a full 7lbs lighter than my giant dh, it has not proved to a weakness so far | | Weaknesses: | small bb shell
thats about it | | Similar Products Used: | giant dh team | | Bike Setup: | super t, hayes hydros, xtr dh cranks... | | Bottom Line: | great frame very strong
has proved its place on the race course,
sucks up big hits very well
great for dh/freeride | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SP SP
a Racer
from burnaby, bc, canada
Date Reviewed: October 26, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | A-Line | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | Buy and Sell | | Strengths: | Damn strong, super plush suspention, looks pretty cool, seems invincible, very nimble considering the weight and size | | Weaknesses: | heavy, loud (or so ive heard, minez not to bad except for the chain guide) | | Similar Products Used: | 2003 norco team shore, 2003 norco drop, balfa bb7, brodie diablo, santa cruz super 8 | | Bike Setup: | 2003 JrT's, 2003 8" hayes hydros, truvative chain guide, lots of goodies | | Bottom Line: | pretty damn sweet bike. seems to take all the abuse i can dish. had to replace rear tire on first day but thats the tire, not the bike. kinda heavy, but that just means its strong and if i wanted a light bike i wudn't have bought a dh bike. hydros kick ass. definately worth the $$$$$. BUY ONE NOW!!!!!!! hahahahahaha. seriously, if ur lookin for a mans bike, dont go newhere else but norco team dh baby... show up all those pussies on nethin else wen u pull a table-top off a 30 footer and laugh it off...norco all the way. BIYACH!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
martin fontaine
a Downhiller
from gatineau
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Camp Fortune canada | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1900.00 | | Purchased At: | second hand | | Strengths: | Huge bike, strong front, unbreakable, heavy duty downhill bike. | | Weaknesses: | the weight, for a light guy like me(150pounds), its a little heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Stab-dee-Lux | | Bike Setup: | Shiver DC 2002, 8" Hayes Hydraulic, Mag 30 DH wheels, XTR derailleur+shifters, blackspire chain guard+headset
kona handle bar(huh???) | | Bottom Line: | Best bike ever for Hardcore downhill(even if im a Sunday rider...hehehe...you know rich kid always want the best)
If you have access to a mountain that has chairlift, OK but you dont wanna push the bike uphill unless you have very strong legs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a
from Canton, CT USA
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Tower of Power | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Strengths: | The frame is unbelievably bombproof. It has a nice high bb that allows you to go over anything. The 24" rear wheel allows for great descents and quick bursts of speed. The adjustable suspension is key for those that ride xc and downhill. Norco has great customer support and warranties near anything. | | Weaknesses: | Paint chips easily. The chain stays are definately not beefy enough to handle what the rest of the frame can take. I have broken 1 chainstay on this bike and one on a 2001. I now have a 2003 chainstay so hopefully they have improved the durability. Also it is a little noisy but who cares. | | Similar Products Used: | 2001 Norco team dh, bullit, intense slx | | Bike Setup: | 03 super-t, all xtr, hayes, race face, thomson, chris king wheels and headset | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike and it actually handles quite nimbley. It will suck up just about anything you throw at it and then some. That is if your chain stays can handle it. The cock pit on the bike is very compact so pedaling uphill is tedious, bbut this also allows your center of gravity to stay far back so you can get out of the saddle and still get grip. Also the bike handles drops, and flat take offs really well. But it is not the best for dirt jumps. The bike tends to be quite top heavy so it likes to nose dive sometime. Overall i am very satisfied with the bike, minus the down time when i cracked the stays. Also like someone else had mentioned, when you sit on the bike it feel like you are not sitting on it but sitting in it. It gives you that comfortable of a feel. And as for comments as to it not handling in slow technical sections, this is completely false. I think the bike handles better because of the comfort factor allowing you to hop and manipulate the front end in the slowest and tightest of maneuvers. So if you want a bike that is good for dh, great for freeriding, and good for xc, then this is it. Can't wait to see the 2004 lineup, I am hearing something about norco putting a newly designed fox progressive shock on the back. That will greatly improve the xc factor of the bike. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Russ
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | mailbox | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$3500.00 | | Purchased At: | The Path in SoCal | | Strengths: | Solid feel. Predictable jumps. Handles good, not twitchy.
P-L-U-S-H rear-end. Climbs not so bad either. | | Weaknesses: | Hmmm, none so far. Busted the chain guide dropping off of a picnic table when I hit a stump, 5 minutes later I was rollin again!! Its a little loud but who cares? | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized FSR w/6" travel kit. | | Bike Setup: | All stock except:
7" Boxxer (Ive had great luck with the Boxxer on my old bike so I got a '02 Boxxer for this bike right off the bat....NICE.)
Scandium DH bar, 2.5" rise | | Bottom Line: | Where do I start? Manuals like a dream, takes big hits with ease, slinks thru singletrack, jumps like a SOB...cant wait to race it!!!! Makes me feel invincible. Ive done 20+ foot doubles on this bike, came up a little short & barely even got bumped off the pegs!!!
Been dominating my buddies with their Yeti DH9 slugs.
This is a great bike for big freeriders (Im 6'2", 235lbs) & downhillers. I needed a taller bar & then I was ready to rock. If you want a bombproof bighit then this is it!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ollie Nietzel
a Weekend Warrior
from Poco
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Everything about it !! All I hear is how bad it is at slow technical riding. Even Norco says it's only for high speed downhills. Bullpoop my fist time up to the woodlot I concored more obstcles than I could ever imagine. I corners great, and feels very sturdy at slow speeds.I can't wait to get back there again. Everyone says it's such a terrible freeriding bike, if that's the case I can't wait to ride the bike you build me. Hell I'll be pro in no time. If the Shore is so great for North Shore terain why isn't the Team DH it's only 1cm longer. Don't beleive me look it up. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any Yet!! | | Bike Setup: | Pretty much stock with shivers | | Bottom Line: | Don't beleive everything you hear, go out and try one for yourself. If you don't like it find something you like. Bottom line is Have Fun. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from Maple Ridge. BC
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Any that sparks a rush | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Borrowed | | Strengths: | Bomb proof frame, You would have to case a hugh kicker to mess up this frame. pretty solid spec for this monster. | | Weaknesses: | Rear chainstay could be a little tougher/thicker. Other then that .. no other weaknesses. | | Similar Products Used: | Norco Shore and Fluid. I like the DH! | | Bike Setup: | Standard DH gear .. Shiver, rear Fox vanilla RC 7.8". Raceface, Shimano, Hayes 8" hydraulic frnt/rear. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is worth it. She's a heavy set bike and there aint nothing wrong with that, it can handle anything you huck at it, or off with it. I would say this bike is for the extreme rider, the one who likes going big everytime.
I love this bike .. and I can't wait for the 2003 Team to come out, I love the new look it has and I will definitly be purchasing one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan Mcalister
a Racer
from bountiful,ut,usa
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | deervalley | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$3000.00 | | Purchased At: | golsan cycles | | Strengths: | everything especially the rear triangle and the shiver | | Weaknesses: | the forks have some flex and it also has a little too much head angle. i accidentally drive over crosscountry rider and my mom yells at me. | | Similar Products Used: | my friends norco team dh other than that the only thing i had was a wall mart special mongoose so there is no comparison | | Bike Setup: | all stock except for the purple hayes | | Bottom Line: | it can handle anything you put it up to and it is the best thing for running over crosscountryers | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kidder
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Moody
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Burke - Woodlot | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | It is super plush - for the time limited time I have had it, I have found that it will eat up just about anything (see bottom line for caveat). | | Weaknesses: | Heavy (None) - I knew this when I bought it. | | Similar Products Used: | RM6 | | Bike Setup: | 2002 VPS Team DH, 2002 Shivers - Stock | | Bottom Line: | Well, the bike is the sweetest ride I have had to date BUT and that is one big BUT my experience has been somewhat negative.
On the fourth ride I did a really easy ride with my wife. I came off of log that was about 3-4 high - blew three spokes in the back rim (not a big deal) BUT, at the same time, I ended up bending the ENTIRE back rear triangle. The bike is currently in the shop and it will cost about $500 to replace the chainstay, the rear triangle and the spring swing arm. When I bought the bike I was told it would be bomb proof - no such luck. The biggest kicker of all is that the shop says that it won't be covered by warranty!
I had a bunch of people with me at the time and they can't believe how the backend crumpled like a tin can. I think I will contact Norco directly to voice my opinion!
Sooo - I have to give an overall rating as 3 Chilis. I am quite dissapointed. Once I have it back on the trail I will update. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
will (wiwo) koenig
a Downhiller
from Vermont, Victoria, Australia
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Warburton( dunno who built that track but it rocks)Mt beauty, thredbo , buller, MT BAW BAW | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1950.00 | | Purchased At: | bicycle superstore, nunawading (03) 9894 4266 | | Strengths: | FRAME, SHOCK, HADLEY BOLT THROUGH HUB, REAL STIFF REAR END AND PRETTY SWEET ANGELS | | Weaknesses: | SHE IS A TINY BIT NOISY, a little short in the cocky pit | | Similar Products Used: | RACELINE EXTREAM DH, GIANT ATX, M1, KOJIMA FATT DH (MADEST DH BIKE EVA) | | Bike Setup: | 7" BOXXERS, HAYES, HADLEY, BLACKSPIRE, 321'S, MICHELINS, XT, PLANET-X ETC ETC ETC GOOD SET UP | | Bottom Line: | FAIRLY cheap for what it is, i bought frame shock and hub and since then i have been smiling, this bike is awesome. It handles really well, good in the air...it glides the fox shock is crazy and has a lot of adjustment, the cock pit is a little short but it is good for you can throw the bike around more. the linkage is as stiff as a corps in a freezer and works in harmony with the front end of the frame, head angles, bb height and length all feel right, i have improved my riding speed and skill heaps since owning this bike. some people dont like them but i reckon they are great, if you are looking for a bike that will handle dhing, some jumping , free riding etc... U HAVE FOUND IT. if u are in the market for a new dh bike frame or comp bike, give the norco a once over before paying 1000's for an intense that does the same thing but has a name about it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Blow
a Downhiller
from Okatokes
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Strengths: | Strong, Plush, Pedal's well, No flex at all, Thru-axle hub. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, short top tube, Loud!!! | | Similar Products Used: | RM6, Super 8, BB7 | | Bike Setup: | 2002 VPS Team DH, 2001 Shiver, Doublewides, RaceFace, ODI, Hayes | | Bottom Line: | Wicked ass bike, my skills on DH improved two fold since buying this bike. I have more confidence on it than any other bike I've ever had, drops are easier, jumps are easier, going faster is easier. Best bike out there for the money and possibly the best DH bike out there period. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tyler D.
a Downhiller
from W. bountiful
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Deer valley | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$3250.00 | | Purchased At: | Golsan cycle | | Strengths: | Everything Its a beast the suspension eats anything you run into I dont know how many times I thought I dead and the travel ate it up handles drops like there not there. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | stock for now | | Bottom Line: | This is the best possible bike for the money everything speced on it is perfect and then some.........Run over cross countiers | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny Casino
a Downhiller
from Kelowna
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Guillard Trails | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Gerick's Cycle (Kelowna) | | Strengths: | Big, bad, and burly. | | Weaknesses: | Some of the stock components.Piant chips off rear swing arm easily. | | Bike Setup: | Monster T's, Profile SS cranks, Intense tires, Kooka stem, BS North Shore guide, Razor Rock levers, SDG Big Boy seat, Shimano DX pedals. | | Bottom Line: | This is a big bike. With my set up it comes in close to 50 lbs but should be pretty much indestructible. The bike handles speed very well and is very stable in the air. The suspension is always active and ramps up for the big stuff. If it does not break this season I will be very happy! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mad pete
a Racer
from canada!!!!!!!
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | every shore trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2500.00 | | Purchased At: | used | | Strengths: | sweet bike everythings good suspension, frame, etc | | Weaknesses: | ah........ NOTHING THIS BIKE IS DA BOMB!!!!!!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | kona stab primo, rocky mountain RM 9, GT DHI | | Bike Setup: | almost all stock, bought used, but handle bars and stem arent stock | | Bottom Line: | the bottom line is if you are a harsh downhiller, on the shore and you are looking for the shore/downhill monster that no other bike can beat (cause norcos are the best) then buy only only this bike!!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Dickinson
a
from Spokane, Wa, USA.
Date Reviewed: February 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Beacon: "Zipper" | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Gerick Cycle & Sports in Nelson B.C. | | Strengths: | Head tube angle, welds, gussetts, light-weight, bolt on rear Hadley hub, Intense mag 30 rims, North Shore cranks, Shiver, Fox RC rear shock...too much to list. | | Weaknesses: | Funn pedals have zero grip when they are muddy. Rear rotor needs to be 6" for clearance purposes. I'm trying my clipless out next trip and ordering some Azonics. | | Similar Products Used: | 00 Kona Stab Primo and 00 Santa Cruz 8 | | Bike Setup: | Medium; Stock presently except for the Roach chain guard. | | Bottom Line: | Norco pulled together an awesome 2002 TEAM DH Bike, loaded with top notch parts and all for an outstanding price. Gerick Cycle & Sports in Nelson B.C. is the place to buy it. Everyone receives outstanding service, they have a large variety of riding equipment and all at an affordable price. Since getting the bike, I've been hucking it huge and keeping my friends at bay, because they all want to ride it.
See you on the WIM, NORBA, JOMTB, Canadian and World Cup courses in 2002. HANG LOOSE! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lee Boeyen
a Downhiller
from ottawa,canada
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Kanata | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$4000.00 | | Purchased At: | kunstats | | Strengths: | frame,the front shox,rims,tires and every thing | | Weaknesses: | the rear shox broke but it was a 25 foot drop to a flat landing. so its not that bad of a suspension | | Similar Products Used: | no ideas | | Bike Setup: | good frame.good shox and great component | | Bottom Line: | This is my cousins bike and went I tested I out I loved it.
I was riding over every thing.This bike is perfect if you are doing downhill and freeride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marty
a Weekend Warrior
from NB, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | ANY! | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | woah momma!! sweet ride! | | Weaknesses: | heavy?? but cmon.. its a downhill beast! | | Similar Products Used: | nothing compares to this bad boy! | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | sweet ride!! wish i had the cash to get one!.. rails corners on pave like nothing else to my memory.. takes drops with applomb.. gee.. maybe its got something to do with the fact that its from BC!! crubs dead on.. on the seat... the bike soaks it up like its nothing.. sweet.. super plush ride!.. 4 for value.. i mean.. it was 6 garns CAN$.. and 5 for the execution of the bike itself! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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