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Norco Sidewinder

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# of Reviews 8
Average Rating 3.88/5
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    Submitted by Matt O'Reilly a Weekend Warrior from Newmarket Ontario Canada
    Date Reviewed: October 15, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Ravenshoe
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $500.00
    Purchased At:Spoke o'
    Strengths:Stem, headset,The frame rocks all the way. Also this bike is a good bang for the buck. Has survived for one year with a bit of freeriding, lots of xc racing, and some urban riding. Good job Norco.
    Weaknesses:Handelbars bend easy, Rims bend kind of easily, fork bottoms out pretty easily.This bike has a lot of basic parts, but its been a strong bike for me all around.
    Similar Products Used:None really
    Bike Setup:Axiom double jump pedals, kool stop brake pads, and Race Face grips.
    Bottom Line:This bike is a good price, and has lasted me for one year now. If you're just beginning mountain biking ( bit of xc, bit of freeride,etc.) I would reccomend this bike. It's a good starter, for not that high of a cost. I like it, and would reccomend a norco sidewinder if someone were buying a low cost full suspension bike.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by porter a from NL, Canada
    Date Reviewed: July 27, 2003
    Favorite Trail:da pit
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $450.00
    Purchased At:TNT Bicycles
    Strengths:frame is wicked and the stem is da bomb.
    Weaknesses:Forks despartly need upgrading, handle bars blow, seat post is weak, tires wear easy and drailers are junk.
    Similar Products Used:department store dualies.
    Bike Setup:axiom riser bars, new seat, dh shocks, bigger front tire and new seat post.
    Bottom Line:Good bike 4 the money but really cant handle any jumps/drops. Good 4 xc riders but not good 4 any dirt jumping unless you fully upgrade it which would kinda make it a norco 4 x 4.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Joe a from NL
    Date Reviewed: July 1, 2003
    Duration Product Used:Tested or demo'ed only
    Strengths:nothing really maybe the frame the rest is junk.
    Weaknesses:everything basically. the front fork is junk, the rims warp quicker than any bike ive ever seen, and the handlebars are weak, also the pedals aren't grippy and the cassettes aren't too great. Basically the bike is really junky.
    Bottom Line:This bike is not dependable at all. Ask my friend who owns the bike.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Brad a Downhiller from Australia
    Date Reviewed: May 17, 2003
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $570.00
    Purchased At:Local Bike Shop
    Strengths:The Frame is very strong.
    Weaknesses:The rear suspension is not quite strong enough (DNM DV-6).
    Similar Products Used:Norco VPS2, Apollo DH2.4
    Bike Setup:All stock expect rims (Mavic D-521).
    Bottom Line:Good Bike for it's price.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by clay a Weekend Warrior from terrace B.C.
    Date Reviewed: August 22, 2002
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $475.00
    Purchased At:all seasons
    Strengths:good bike for freeride very strong back shock works better after a while of rideing
    Weaknesses:suntour fork sucks in cold weather
    Similar Products Used:giant xtc ac3
    Bike Setup:funn hmf stem manitou sx fork titec hell bent bars ninja 2.65 DH front tire
    Bottom Line:good bike for price sweet if you put different forks on it good bike if you don't wana spend the high $
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Dan a Weekend Warrior from Canada
    Date Reviewed: June 8, 2002
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $400.00
    Strengths:Excellent Braking, the first time I used them I fell off because they're so responsive. Gear shifting is extremely quick and easy. Excellent suspension front and back, absorbs most big bumps.
    Weaknesses:No Easy off back tire, and no where to mount a U-lock bike lock.
    Bottom Line:Excellent bike for getting into mountain biking, very secure and great for whatever trails are close by. For the price you should review if you actually need a full suspension bike. Acording to local bike store it's the bike of the year and Norco is fresh out for the season so try to get one at your local bike store before they're all gone.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Dave a Weekend Warrior from Ontario
    Date Reviewed: April 30, 2002
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $459.00
    Purchased At:kunstadt sports
    Strengths:I just bought this bike and it is a pretty intense bike. Great suspension makes it feel like riding on air! I did a 4 foot free zone drop on it and landed it so comfortably.I wouldn't recommend this bike for the road too much but it's the purchasers choice. I ride the road, but i don't get a lot of speed because the shocks bounce and slow you down. But on the upside, it's got amazing gear shifting and provides a comfortable ride that will still be there in the long run.
    Weaknesses:Slow on the road
    Bike Setup:front-back shocks, ez fire gears (shimano), light frame
    Bottom Line:Simple good quality product.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by jake a from edmonton
    Date Reviewed: March 27, 2002
    Duration Product Used:Tested or demo'ed only
    Strengths:gears were wicked along with the brakes were really good
    Weaknesses:well i tryed it in the winter and ther shockes were preaty bad,i didnt like it b/c i thought that it was too high off the ground
    Bottom Line:very good bike good for drops,might need new shocks
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4






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