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Norco 250cc

MSRP $ 1399.00
# of Reviews 19
Average Rating 4.47/5
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    Submitted by Charles a Weekend Warrior from Coquitlam, BC
    Date Reviewed: May 12, 2005
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $1000.00
    Strengths:Strong
    Great components
    Weaknesses:Ugly bars,
    Brakes could be more powerful
    feels heavy but isint really
    Similar Products Used:Banshee scratch, 04 250 Dmr rythm
    Bike Setup:Stock 250 other than different tires, rear hayes mech
    Bottom Line:This bike is great for dirtjumps and for street if you do this, the 250 is for you no doubt about it. It kicks some searious a**.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by nick a Downhiller from burnaby,BC,CANADA!!!!!!
    Date Reviewed: November 24, 2004
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $650.00
    Purchased At:used
    Strengths:frame and all other components are SUPER strong
    very affordable
    Weaknesses:-brake levers not ment for single finger braking
    -change tires before riding on a mountain because they are holy rollers and are super slick
    Similar Products Used:-banshee scratch
    -norco 125
    -kona roast
    Bike Setup:stock
    Bottom Line:this bike kicks!!!! it is the best urban/jumper ever!!! its good enough that i would let my sister go out with it:)
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Scott Simon a Weekend Warrior from Canada
    Date Reviewed: November 9, 2004
    Favorite Trail:none
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Strengths:umm lets see, the rims are decent, but heavy.....
    Cranks are amazing, bars, stem
    Weaknesses:f.u.n.n levers are crap, fork rides nice but breaks easy, frame is crap...it brakes so easily, brakes are good but bad with the funn levers very heavy bike
    Bike Setup:my ride was stolen but i had the stock 02 250 only ss with minor upgardes like tired etc
    Bottom Line:good for the price
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Bryan white a Weekend Warrior from Carleton place, ontario, Canada
    Date Reviewed: June 28, 2004
    Favorite Trail:dont have one
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $1400.00
    Purchased At:kunstadts sports
    Strengths:strong frame, cranks are kick ass, serial killa stem, strong rims, nice fork,
    Weaknesses:sram derailers and shimano v-brake, cant have a bash guard without removing the chainguide
    Similar Products Used:.243, morphine, banshee scratch for the cro mo frame, 125,
    Bike Setup:marzocchi dirt jumper 2, serial killa stem, nokian gazzaloddi 3" , hayes mech brake front shimano v-brake back, perv bmx cranks,
    Bottom Line:bottom line this bike kicks ass, i really want to get a banshee scratch frame but this frame will do for a while yet. its good if u have bigger tires.. sweet bike
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Trucker a Weekend Warrior from Melbourne, Australia
    Date Reviewed: August 14, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Clingsbourne
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $1500.00
    Purchased At:Bike Now, Echuca
    Strengths:Awesome frame, takes anything. Moves in the air like its a bmx. sweet cranks. downhills pretty well too
    Weaknesses:bars are dodgy, f.u.n.n levers are cheap, axiom bmx seat isn't too flash. bit heavy. didn't really like the 24/24 wheel combo. 26/24 or 26/26 would be sweet. hydro's would be good. snapped the pedal axles. needs more travel
    Similar Products Used:Norco Torrent, Banshee Morphine (sweetest bike ever), Trek Bruiser 2, Avanti Hotdog
    Bike Setup:250 frame, perv cranks, funn sol jam viper pedals, '03 DJ1, ONE-ONE dh bars, Sun double track 26/24 wheel combo, hayes 8" hydro, Maxxis High Roller, Rohloff internal hub(gotta try one of these babys, unreal!), funn launch pad seat,
    Bottom Line:sweet bike. buy frame only or change a few parts and you will not regret the purchase. handle anything except uphill
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Jeremy Wilder a Weekend Warrior from Salem, Oregon USA
    Date Reviewed: May 8, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Skateparks
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $900.00
    Purchased At:Santiam Bicycle
    Strengths:Great geometry, strength, BMX bottom bracket. Nimble handling. BMXer influenced design, begs to be jumped.
    Weaknesses:Hayes front mech brake, three inch fork.
    Similar Products Used:santa cruz chameleon
    Bike Setup:4" Marzo DJ2 fork, deore disk rear, 26" front, Hookworms, Easton monkeys, Pig headset
    Bottom Line:This is a killer bike, after you switch a few parts. The three-inch fork makes the front IMPOSSIBLE to get up, so I swapped for a 4, along with taller Easton bars. Be aware that the cranks are 170mm, not 175mm. The way I have it set up is great. It is so nimble and yet stable. 360s, no problem. Point the front wheel and the a$s follows. I am an old-scholl bmxer and the suspension allows me to jump again without failed wrists. As burley as this bike is, it is very forgiving. 4130 FOREVER!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Richard Man a Weekend Warrior from Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    Date Reviewed: March 2, 2003
    Favorite Trail:urban, dirt jumping, Anything
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $350.00
    Purchased At:4 Me 2 Know And 4 U 2 Find Out
    Strengths:Frame, Fork, Rims, Cranks, Stem, Bars, Seat/Post, pedals
    Weaknesses:F.u.n.n levers, Hayes Front Disc, Rear V-Break, Headset, Grips, Shifter, Rear changer, ;)
    Similar Products Used:2001 kona stuff, 2001 brodie fury, 2002 balfa minute Man(crazy), lots more.
    Bike Setup:250cc frame, perve cranks, single speed. kink bash plate, rear avid dics(CRAZY), Avid SD7 lever. front and rear MAXXIS 24" HOOK WORMS, and what ever else.
    Bottom Line:WHAT A CRAZY BIKE! norco made a crazy set of super cross series in 2002 and there 2003 line is insain. I love this bike. i hate gears so i got single speed and i couldent ask for anything else. i do everything from dirt jumping, Urban in toronto and freeriding where ever. and this thing is soo sweet... crazy bike for a very good cost.. i got it for 650 canadian. LOVE IT! if ya do what i do its perfect! NO TRIALS tho ... all well
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Randy Lance a from Langley bc canada
    Date Reviewed: January 25, 2003
    Favorite Trail:shore and any sk8 park
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $400.00
    Purchased At:from a buddy
    Strengths:the frame the rims cranks and overall value u love the fell of it once ur used to it
    Weaknesses:tires brakes not a good feel wen u first ride it
    Similar Products Used:trek bruiser 2
    Bike Setup:race face bars 2.7 tire /r 3.0 tire /f hayes mech f/r
    Bottom Line:this bike is awesome once ur used to it but get some new tires and brakes rite away (i mean b4 u leave the store)
    u should buy it if ur a djerskate park rider orr even extreme trail rider or used to have a hardtail and now have a fs rig (I went from a stinky to this and ill never buy another full suspension)
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Richard Stuff Man a Weekend Warrior from Oakville Ontario
    Date Reviewed: January 2, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Toronto
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $750.00
    Purchased At:I forget
    Strengths:Every thing so far... but maybe the front hayes mech... crap right now but i guess i gotta wear it in?
    Weaknesses:ahhh what i can think of would be maybe the F.u.n.n levers and the front hayes mech.
    Similar Products Used:kona stuff, brodie fury, trek 8000 (for trials)... and lots more
    Bike Setup:stock
    Bottom Line:great bike for the price .... the beast out there and KEEP it up norco!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by cleary donnelly a Weekend Warrior from nanaimo, bc,canada
    Date Reviewed: December 13, 2002
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $950.00
    Purchased At:pacific rim (it was orderd form toronto)
    Strengths:its good for freeride and jumping (what its ment for) i havent used it for much else but its an overall good bike
    Weaknesses:i bent the rims pritty quik and the its really heavy and the front brakes feel horrible antell your used to them
    Similar Products Used:nosrco 125 bothe 2001+2002 kona stuff
    Bike Setup:factory setup but 5 inch dj 2
    Bottom Line:i love the bike its strong but heavy it a smooth ride and the matenece is minable in the sense that notin breaks really easy
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Jimmy Kirkpatrick a Cross Country Rider from Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
    Date Reviewed: December 12, 2002
    Favorite Trail:Telegraph Station (southern track)
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $800.00
    Purchased At:Centre Cycles
    Strengths:Forks are strong,rims are okay,frame is a tank, cranks are really strong.
    Weaknesses:Forks are strong but soft, hill climbing sux because it only has one front cog, it's basically a big B.M.X. with shocks and gears.
    Similar Products Used:Specialized hardrock,Avanti hotdog (best bike ever),Trek 4500.
    Bike Setup:Every thing stock apart from rims i have smo's on there.
    Bottom Line:I ordered it so i didn't ride it until i bought it the bike dealer said that it was like a hotdog which i wanted but it wasn't. it's great for jumping a little heavy for me i'm 5'3 48kg but a pretty good bike sh#$ for climbing hills great going down. Wasn't what i wanted but that what happens if you listen to the poxy bike dealer.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Heath a Weekend Warrior from wentworth falls nsw austrailia
    Date Reviewed: November 21, 2002
    Favorite Trail:blue mountains
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $1800.00
    Strengths:frame for sure and the cranks
    Weaknesses:definatly the forks they put me hospital for 2 weeks the rims are ok but a bit more strength is required for jumping
    Bike Setup:stock
    Bottom Line:sick bike for jumping it handles like nothing in the air very easy to throw around and is prity sick for sreet to if you dont have one you should definatly buy one
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Docter Jones a Weekend Warrior from vancouver, B.C., Canada
    Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002
    Favorite Trail:not sure
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $1300.00
    Purchased At:overlander sports
    Strengths:frame, rims
    Weaknesses:fork(getting z.1 wedge), derailer
    Similar Products Used:kona 2002 stuff, norco 125
    Bike Setup:stolk
    Bottom Line:This bike kicks ass.
    buy man u won;'t regret it!


    (5 flamin chills)
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Steve a Weekend Warrior from BC!!!!! canada
    Date Reviewed: August 18, 2002
    Favorite Trail:I love em' all
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Purchased At:$1050cdn
    Strengths:-Strong Fram
    -Kick ass fork
    -Strong rims
    Weaknesses:-Weight, but its not that bad after you get use to it
    -Could have a rear disk break
    Similar Products Used:125cc
    Bike Setup:Stalk
    Bottom Line:THis BIKE IS AWSOME!!!!!! BUY IT!!!!! If you dont want to spend the $$$$ on this bike, then try negotiating and work it out.....its such a sweet bike!!!
    5 FLAMIN' CHILLS!!!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by juan a from rowland, ca
    Date Reviewed: July 17, 2002
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $900.00
    Purchased At:the path
    Strengths:frame
    cranks
    and good choice of componenets
    Weaknesses:fork is too squishy and front brake just wont grip. umm too many gears. i'm saving up for a planet X ss disc hub. get rid of the rear v-brake.
    Similar Products Used:none
    Bike Setup:except for the avid disc in the rear and 24" 2.3 kujos ft&rr everything is stock
    Bottom Line:yeah its a good bike a little on the heavy side but what the hell its bombproof. good for street&dirt jumping and riding through trails to see what you can jump off of or look for lines steep enough you ride down on. but thats it, limited, but a super fun bike. lates.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by andrew brumby a Weekend Warrior from Canada
    Date Reviewed: June 27, 2002
    Favorite Trail:north shore
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $1000.00
    Purchased At:rocky cycle
    Strengths:strong frame, kick a$$ components, not too expensive
    Weaknesses:the fork, a little heavy but what do u expect on a dirt jumper?
    Similar Products Used:norco 125cc
    Bike Setup:stock
    Bottom Line:this is an awsome dj bike but its useless for riding any distances, get it if u do urban or dj but otherwise dont get it.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Street Fighter a from OZ
    Date Reviewed: June 18, 2002
    Favorite Trail:Dirt Little Secret
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $850.00
    Purchased At:Terry's
    Strengths:Suspension is the best, Breaks, Turning. The size of the bike is nice and small so its easy to handle. The bike is strong enought for the bigger jumps.
    Weaknesses:Because of its strength it is a little on the heavy side.
    Similar Products Used:orange patriot
    Bike Setup:dmr v12 pedals, Aireal Industrys chain devise
    Bottom Line:Good Bike For street, ubarn and dirt jumping. Not to hard on the packet looks good, rides good, even if it weighs loads
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Big J a Weekend Warrior from Canada
    Date Reviewed: May 10, 2002
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $1000.00
    Purchased At:somewhere out there
    Strengths:frame, bar, stem, cranks, dmr chain guide
    Weaknesses:-fork
    -tires
    Similar Products Used:.243 racing frame
    Bike Setup:-bought without front wheel, fork and seat.
    -putting 26" single wide wheel, funn launch pad and dirt jump 1 on
    Bottom Line:awesome bike for the price
    perfect bike for urban, skatepark, and trail riding
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Katie Gray a Downhiller from Port Hardy
    Date Reviewed: January 7, 2002
    Favorite Trail:north shore
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Strengths:turning and suspension are great for trail riding.
    Weaknesses:the rims bend kinda easy on bigger size jumps
    Bottom Line:for riding i think its a two thumbs up kinda low cost bike for people who know how to ride. a fun bike to be on but could use some work on the rims.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4






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