Submitted by
Jason Mateus
a Weekend Warrior
from montreal Date Reviewed: April 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
used bike dealership,frame only,with all components from a brand new specialized hardrock sport disk
Strengths:
This bike is a panzer, gets over everything,gets down any hill,and feels comfortable even on long road rides.It just misses a tank cannon.
Weaknesses:
It is a bit noisy,the cable routing is poorly ..uh..routed...and it is a pain to carry for portage if you are riding trails.I'm a littl heavy myself,so I have a 650-900 spring in the back and still I get too much sag,but never bottomed out the rear.
Similar Products Used:
vps-3, specialized hardrock sport disk,trek 7000
Bike Setup:
rst gilla 100mm (soon to be replaced) tektro mechanical 6inch disk brakes,truvativ x-flow crank,alex dh rims,enduro race tires.
Bottom Line:
The bikes is few years old for sure,but for the price I paid and the actual performance I get from that bike,It's the cheapest bike I ever had and the best bike overall.
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Submitted by
sterling
a Downhiller
from abbostville B.C. Canada Date Reviewed: August 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
Strong Plush Smooth and Good Geometry
Weaknesses:
They should have put a longer stroke rear shock on this bike. It goes through its travell too fast and can't handle high frequency bumps. Buchings last long IF taken care of but the rear shock axel bends easily and has too many spacers and other crap that fuses together after long use
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky Delux, Specialized Big Hit, Kona Roast, Brodie Holeshot, VPS 3 and many more
Bike Setup:
Stratos S7, Hayes 8inch hydro up front, grimeca system 8 in the rear, wtb lazer disc and 521 wheels, profile DH bar, ODI grips, Michelin wildgripper DH, IRC kujo
Bottom Line:
This bike is a little rough around the edges, with a few upgrades it can be an awsome ride. Its tough on the hills but who cares aobut that, it can tackle the big drops and it can even be raced DH. Sweet ride when fixed up right
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Submitted by
Brody Freestyle
a Weekend Warrior
from Nelson, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: June 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
719
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Bought from neighbour
Strengths:
This bike kicks ass. It handles so well. The strengths... well. I can't name them cause there are too many. You have to ride it to believe it.
Weaknesses:
The only weakness is the... uh... can't think of any as of now.
Similar Products Used:
Stinky, VPS 1.
Bike Setup:
Z1 Drop Off, Fox Vanilla R, Hayes Mechanical and Hope C2 disc brakes, 2.3 front tire, 2.25 back tire.
Bottom Line:
This bike is a beast. Sure there are better bikes but the bottom line is this bike can kick your bikes ass. Unless of course your bike is worth $2000 more or its a newer better VPS.
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Submitted by
Eric Birkholz
a Downhiller
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: October 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anything that gets me some big ass air
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1900.00
Strengths:
beautiful looking bike, strong as hell frame. parts are good for price
Weaknesses:
needs more travel.
Bike Setup:
hayes 6" hydro(front, lx vee(rear), raceface rings and cranks, Z1 Drop off, Fox Vanilla R.
Bottom Line:
This is a beautiful bike for the price. I have crashed badly a few times(broke my collar bone really bad) and the bike was fine. Didnt need to even consider taking it to the shop. the frame is made amazingly well. Just it needs more travel. Get a dual crown Marzocchi on her and she ready to go.
I wonder if anyone makes a travel kit for it???
anyways great bike. IF you like urban assault, and dirt jumping buy this bike. It can climb well for what it is designed for, and still go through the city with ease.
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Submitted by
Nate Harris
a
from nelson b.c canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Burl ives
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Strengths:
plush, good on downwill, great price canadisn cash paid,
Weaknesses:
noisy, lots of maitnence, cranks died, NOISY, not enough travel, seat broke off couldn't get replacement parts,
Similar Products Used:
stuff, diamond back
Bike Setup:
truvativ isis drive cranks, and lots of others
Bottom Line:
this bike rocks if it had more travel and didn't need to be mantained as much and was so freakin loud it would be perfect. if u like freeride log bridges drops ect buy this bike. if u like climbing don't
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Submitted by
sterling
a Downhiller
from abbotsford b.c. Date Reviewed: July 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
ledgeview/lost oaklies
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
this bike is so strong and the suspension cushions anything. I drop alot of big stuff on this bike and it's held fine I mean big stuff like jumping off a 8ft roof onto flat. It also handles good and is the fasted bike i've ever ridden
Weaknesses:
The way the cables were routed are a total pain. Also the bushing wear out and make noize but that can be fixed. My last compaint is that the seat post can occaisionaly slide on a bad landing
Similar Products Used:
stinky, vps3
Bike Setup:
Z1 qr20's hydro hayes and grimeca race face cranks ryhno lites bash guard baby
Bottom Line:
this bike can stand up to just about anything and doesn't complain. it's pretty well priced and it's ridability can improve youre skills as well as get you out of alot of jams
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Submitted by
Mike Meakin
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver, BC, CANADA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Pink Starfish
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
good design, great for the shore, canadian made! smooth like butter! takes lots of hard hits (ridden and crashed HARD on the shore, dirt jumping, urban assultin')
Weaknesses:
bushings for rear suspension wears out fast(replaced numerous times), cable routing sucks (zip-ties, electrical tape, and so on...)
pretty sweet ride, reasonable travel (5" front and rear), solid, MUST BE MAINTAINED!!! likes to go FAST and is super stable in the air & doing drops, feels at home on stair gaps, and other urban stuff, overall: prefect for the shore but many parts need 2 be repalced and upgraded first.
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Submitted by
North Shore Posse
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver,BC Date Reviewed: May 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
4 Lost Souls
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2600.00
Strengths:
This is a great entry-level 'Shore bike,especially considering the year('99--most bike companies didn't even know what the North Shore was!Dumbass Yanks!)It comes with an impressive 5" on both ends,and has a REALLY stiff monoque(sp.?)frame.Yes it rides a little noisy but who gives a f**k--you never notice it when you are 10' above the ground riding on a 5"-wide log bridge,eh!I have spent 2 years riding the hell out of this bike and customing it to better suit the 'Shore.Norco rules and denizens of the 'Shore know it--I see more Norcos(and Konas)than any other manufacturer's bikes out here!!The angles are nice and slack,and are perfectly suited for the insane riding of the 'Shore,and it holds its own on climbs too.If you want a REAL out-of-the-box Vancouver bike,this is a great place to start..
Weaknesses:
First off,the person who designed the cable routing should be raped up the ass with a corn cob!!It took about 10 zip-ties to fix it so it wouldn't get caught on things.The front Hayes cable disk(pre-HMX)really sucks,and a disk out back would be nice.In fact these were the first things I swapped out(w/ Hayes Hydro+8" rotors).I chucked the big ring for a Vuelta Rock Ring.I blew out the Z1 Dropoff on a 10-footer--I replaced it with a Jr.T.Of course the seatpost bent(replaced it with a cheap generic one)and the handlebar did too(replaced with a Azonic Doublewall 2").This year,the square-taper Turbine cranks bit the dust in a nasty way,so I replaced them with a new set of ISIS Turbines which are much,much better(STIFFER eh!)The wheelset is now Sun Mammoth on Formula disk hubs.I replaced the SRAM shifters with 9.0 Shorties.The VPS has been playing second fiddle to my Balfa BB7 lately--it's up for sale now($2000 CAN),but is still an impressive light-duty 'Shore bike,eh!
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky,Balfa BB7
Bike Setup:
I have 3 actually:My VPS(see above),my Balfa(see my review)and my Cove Stiffy(trials bike).
Bottom Line:
An overall good 'Shore bike,but I had to swap out a LOT over the 2 years I rode it because I beat the goddamned sh$t out of it.I rode it down many rough,nasty trails,ranging from Ladies Only to Discombobulater,and from the Woodlot to 4 Lost Souls(my favorite!)and the frame and rear shock have survived.Everything else--well,yah,I broke a lot of stuff.But that's riding on the 'Shore for ya..
I get a kick out of taking this bike on low-flying urban assault missions in downtown Vancouver.It feels at home on stair drops,loading dock jumps,and holding walls.This is truly a fine bike and the mods have only made it better.4 flaming sh#ts,eh.
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Submitted by
da ca
a Downhiller
from vancouver B>C canada Date Reviewed: May 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
frig
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
place
Strengths:
every thing but the front fork needs to have more travel
Weaknesses:
front fork needs to have 6" insted of 5"
Similar Products Used:
Rocky pipeline and the VPS4
Bike Setup:
great but once again the front fork needs to be trippel clamt witth 6"
Bottom Line:
A great all around bike but I dont sujest going bigger that 10' on it because it is not a smooth landing
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Submitted by
Ernesto Davalos
a Weekend Warrior
from Ecuador Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Logzilla
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$3500.00
Purchased At:
Arrowsmith
Strengths:
Stiff
Weaknesses:
Cable routing
Similar Products Used:
Specialyzed FSR. GT LTS
Bike Setup:
Bombers Z1 Kokas cranks and a tons of cheap bottom brackets
Bottom Line:
unreal bikes for drops. 10 footers..not a problem. Sweet in the downhill and very respectable on the uphill. Ridin in vacnouvwer Island was the best experience, but for that, you need a bike that performs well. The VPS 2 is THE bike for this type of riding..Thanks for the ride Canada..I´ll never sell my VPS 2..
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Submitted by
dig a hole
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Moody, Canada Date Reviewed: November 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Grouse - anything
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$3500.00
Purchased At:
Ridge
Strengths:
Frame and fork - bullet proof
Weaknesses:
No rear disc in 1999 and crappy cable actuaated disc on front
Bike Setup:
Changed set up to hayes front hydraulic, shimmano XT rear hyraulic disc. Other wise somewhat stock
Bottom Line:
Freeriders need only apply. California wannabees need stick to their flat bars and Rockshox.
Enjoy the VPS-2 on steep & deep (no-not Warren Miller type) northshore Beautiful British Columbia free-riding.
The VPS-2 dosn't mind the climbs but prefers the descents.
Overall, 5 inches in the front and rear and the awesome frame and ride make this the best free-ride bike around at its price zone.
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Submitted by
Flatbag
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Australia Date Reviewed: October 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Orimbah near gosford
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
Second hand ($2000. Austalian)
Strengths:
Nice box frame, strong linkages (so far) Super forks (most of the bike is non standard of course)
Weaknesses:
Noisey frame, might fill it with expanding space filler.
Similar Products Used:
FSR ground control 6' kit etc.
Bike Setup:
Xvert Carbon 6"+ with microlube, DNM STX-AC8 gives 6" rear, front Sun Dble Wide fluro Green rim-Funn Hub Intense 60 tyre, Sun Mammoth rear-XTR Hub tioga 2.4 tyre, Hayes 8"Front, XTR Rear Brakes,Race face Cranks,Shimano DH Pedals, Sram Grip Shift-SL rear Drailer,Dmr Chain Guide,Azonic Dbl thick DH Bar, Wilderness Seat, Single Chain ring.
Bottom Line:
I think I got a good deal the rear shock needed an overhaul which the manufacturer is did for free... hows that for support! Ive thrown this thing down a few big stairs and you cant even feel them you could close your eyes and it would get you there in one piece. Heaps good freeride DH allround bike, I will be putting a double chain ring on the front for the hills with a inside/outside guide. The bike will go up hills anytime. FSR huh GET the VPS 2or3 any you will be supprised with a few upgrades later on.
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Submitted by
Camel Clutch Tactics
a Downhiller
from Victoria,B.C. Date Reviewed: August 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything with my Bros
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Price is definitely this bikes strong points.Components are great and this bike loves to be hucked.You can just point at something and have the confidence that it will handle it.It also climbs not bad for a freeride bike. I've read some of the other reviews on this bike and some complaining about its climbing, give me a #$!in break its a freeride bike, as well maybe get a little cardio and you won't whine so much.
Weaknesses:
Cable routing could be changed, and you've got to gas the grip shift. The bike is a little loud but I guess that is to be expected with the way the frame is made.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky, Brodie Diablo, Specialized Big Hit.
Bike Setup:
XT Rapid Fire, Race Face stem with slight more angle, 521D Mavic rims, Intense 2.7 Front, Kujo 2.35 Rear.
Bottom Line:
Change the cable routing and I think you have one of the best all around freeride bikes(in this price range) that is great going down as well as back up. You also must get rid of the grip shift.
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Submitted by
Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Ny Date Reviewed: June 27, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
rear suspension works well, strong frame
Weaknesses:
cable routing
Similar Products Used:
various full suspension
Bike Setup:
w/hanebrink lt-8/raceface/SRAM/Gustav brakes
Bottom Line:
I'm actually submitting this to say something to all of you who are complaining about pivot wear and bushing problems. I'm currently riding a 1998 VPS-1, which is now the 1999 VPS-2, and my bike has been going strong since it was bought with no problems in the rear triangle. To all of you who go through bushings like crazy, you NEED to maintain your bike. All it takes is a good sit down every month, or after a ride in a lot of mud/water for 30 minutes to take the rear triangle apart and re-grease the pivots and bushings. It's a small price to pay for suspension that works like the day you bought it. Anyone who expects unsealed pivots to last forever without regular care needs a real lesson in reality
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Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Belleville, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mcually Mountain. "THE FACE"
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Lots of travel good clearance strong great descender Sweet Freeride BIKE!
Weaknesses:
noisey bushings don't last cable routing But who cares at this Price!!
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky Gary Fisher Level betty
Bike Setup:
Race Face D/H Crank!! Bomber Dropoff Fork 5" Travel, XT levers, XT rear/d, Avid 25 brakes, Fox Vanilla R 5" Travel
Bottom Line:
This bike is a freeriders dream, lots of travel great braking and good parts. I did a huge drop off on this bike and it really held up great!! This bike is well worth the money spent. Even for a long travel full suspension it still is a good climber.
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Submitted by
Jack Graham
a Weekend Warrior
from Sparwood,B.C,Canada Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Pete's trail(hooters)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
I'm am reviewing a norco vps3 for 2000.The five full inches of plush travel for the downhill and the 4 inches for the climb up.built strong,color sold the bike canadian flag is cool.the feeling of being up in the air.
Weaknesses:
bike is a heavy for the uphills ,gripshift sucks.and it is a little noisy,the seatpost tube needs the stop removed.the rear shock is ok if it did not seize up twice but that is a fox defect .
Similar Products Used:
rocky mountain element
Bike Setup:
got rid of the #$$#@$ gripshift replaced itwith xt rapidfire
Bottom Line:
This bike is the best bike i've ever ridden and i;m a large dude.its a rocket on the downhill,the best bargain for your dollar.sure it noisy,heavy so am i so all you techno weenies can just shut the $#%& up and quit whining about the weight. if you want a light bike stay on hardtail.
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Submitted by
T.J.
a Weekend Warrior
from Oliver, B.C. Date Reviewed: April 2, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Skaha Estates
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
I'M REVIEWING A 2000 VPS-3 Fork, Component spec, Canadian paint, Sound
Weaknesses:
Fox vanilla shock, cable routing, Noise, Rides tall
This bike rips, hauls ass on the downhill, a real pig on the uphills, really slack geometry, sweet for urban assualt, loud as hell, get rid of the Rhyno lites and go Double wide, the tires are really weak i'd switch to either a maxxis highroller or gazzalodi, the rear shock is kinda cheap it needs some adjustability. all in all, a pretty sweet bike
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Submitted by
chavez chicote
a Downhiller
from burnaby,bc Date Reviewed: February 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anywhere outdoors is heaven
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
first of all im rating the 2000vps2...excellent components on stock machine. extremely plush and predictable with proper set up. STRONG BIKE! climbing not bad if your in shape. Paint scheme nicer than 99.an affordable entry level downhill machine. takes a #$%@ kicking.
Weaknesses:
could possibly be the noisiest bike on the hill at any time. Fire the guy who designed the cable routing. Grip shift sucks change it. front shock a bit on the soft side.
Similar Products Used:
rocky rm6. pipeline, GT, cannondale, trek
Bike Setup:
pretty much stock, changed to longer stem put on rock ring
Bottom Line:
The bike is strong man. Only had it three months and have serieously takin some big air and no damage except broke the pedal. The thing on climbing and full suspension is a myth its not bad at all. Its heavy, plush, and everything you need to keep an ear to ear smile. Havent yet experienced bushings wearing yet...waiting. noisy but who cares. great bike i love it. the cable routing has to be re-engineered for the $ that problem shouldnt exist. eye catcher machine that eats up a lot of punishment. I'm a satisfied customer so far...re-evaluate again in few months
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Submitted by
Jamie
a Weekend Warrior
from Duncan B.C. Date Reviewed: February 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mt. Tzouhalem
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Extremly plush frame built like a tank
Weaknesses:
little noisy and cable routing could be better.
Similar Products Used:
It's actually a Y2K NORCO VPS-3 that im talking about..
Bike Setup:
F&R hydro Hayes, Bomber QR20("5")
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks! It is one of the best all round free ride bikes you can buy. IT makes almost any chute or wheelie drop rideable and it has a great price tag. Some complain about climbing with this bike, all I can say is if you dont have the lungs and muscle to be able to climb a coulpe of hills on this bike you shouldn't be riding at all! Although it dosent climb like a hard tale it all pays off on the downhill. For your money you can't go wrong. You wont find another bike that preforms as well for such a good price.
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Submitted by
Sicco
a Weekend Warrior
from North Shore Date Reviewed: January 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Dogs Danglers
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
-It looks the mutts nuts! -Flows -Built like a brick house!
Weaknesses:
-Bushings wear quickly -Can only afford one -Weighs more than my road bike
Similar Products Used:
-10 speed racer -Huffy -Fuji DHer
Bike Setup:
-Bog standard but I've added a set of FAT Nokian Gazzas
Bottom Line:
An affordable DHer that lasts and comes with all the fruit. Buy one now you freek
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Submitted by
DARWIN
a Weekend Warrior
from SUDBURY ON Date Reviewed: October 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
MAKIN MY OWN
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
THE PRICE, THE RIDE, THE PRICE!
Weaknesses:
CRAPPY EXCUSE FOR A FRONT BRAKE, TRY TO SHOULDER IT UP A HILL (SO YOU CAN GO DOWN THE OTHER SIDE).
Similar Products Used:
KHS LT3,RM9,BRODIE,VPS1.
Bike Setup:
STRATOS MX-6, RF STEM, HYDRO HAYES (FR), AZONIC LOVE SEAT, RF HEADSET, CORE RAT RING GOD.
Bottom Line:
I DON'T SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE BIKE CLIMBS AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN ALL OTHER LONG TRAVEL FS BIKES I HAVE TRIED, YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT IT ISN'T A HARDTAIL (ISN'T). THIS BIKE ROCKS!
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Submitted by
JoeBob
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Pink Starfish
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great descender, Plush suspension, adjustible travel +geometry, great on big wheelie drops, good on chutes and sliders, climbs well for a 5.5in. travel bike, looks sweet, you get the point- I like it.
Weaknesses:
Cable routing is really bad, noisey (actually really cool, with a loud freewheel the bike humms), not too much seatpost adjustment available.
Similar Products Used:
Outland VPP-5 DH, Fisher Level betty, '98 Kona King Kikapu, '98 Rocky Mountain DH-Race, Kona Stinky
Bike Setup:
Ft. brake is LX-V instead of Hayes Cable disk, Levers are XTR, Shifters are LX instead of Sachs, Hubs are Bontrager disk instead of formula/LX.
Bottom Line:
This is a wicked Shore ride, a good downhiller, and a fun fun urban assult bike. I love it, and I'll love it more once I get the hayes full hydro brakes on it. Unfortunately Norco is sold out until '00.
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Submitted by
J. Canuck
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, British Columbia Date Reviewed: July 1, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Wild Cherry
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
- Component spec. - Geometry suited for steep drop-ins and wheelie drops. - capable climber for a freeride bike
- Norco VPS-2 (large) - Marzocchi Junior T's (5) - Fox Vanilla R - Intense tires f/r - Race Face cranks
Bottom Line:
So the bike is noisy. Name a similar monocoque bike which isn't. The Cannondales creak like no ones business, the Mantra's clunk. A little noise is expected from a hollow-framed monocoque frame. As for the ride, the VPS-2 outperforms any URT bike. The suspension design (borrowed from the Intense M-1) shines in every department, from out-of-the-seat pedaling, to off-the-seat 6 foot wheelie drops. The relatively short top tube encourages steep drop-ins. All in all, excellent bike for the money. One suggestion is to immediately scrap the WTB Tyrannoraptors and go with the Intense DH tires. At least for Pacific Northwest terrain.
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Submitted by
Mr. Shaner
a Downhiller
from M. Ridge Date Reviewed: June 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Top Secret
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Lots of travel good clearance strong great descender
Weaknesses:
noisey bushings don't last cable routing horrible climber
This is a great bike for descending as it is well matched with 5 inches of front and rear wheel travel. It has taken everything I have thrown at it (6 foot drops, high speed crashes, etc.) I have had problems with the bushings though (wore out after 2 months) and already needed to replaced one of the bearings (warranty). The top tube length is pretty short, which is ideal for steep downhills, but i find it stinks for climbing. I guess I'm pretty happy with it, considering the VERY affordable price (i bought frame only for $1400.00). Oh yeah, one thing I hate about this bike is the fact that EVERYBODY is riding one these days ( i counted well over 20 at a local downhill race (VPS1 included))
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Submitted by
Mike C
a Downhiller
from North Shore Date Reviewed: June 20, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Real Sweet
Weaknesses:
Nothing a real man would note.
Similar Products Used:
Rocky Mountain Pipeline
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
This bike is so sweet. Dont listen to those other geeks above. They probably only rode it for a few minutes. So its noisy and doesnt climb like a hardtail...thats not why you ride a downhill bike. This bike is a cheaters bike. Everything works so well together. The frame is actually made by Mountain Cycle and is so nice!! For the price this bike is more than woth it!!! Buy it...ride it....love it.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Downhiller
from Burnaby, B.C. Date Reviewed: June 4, 1999
Favorite Trail:
North Shore
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Plush travel
Weaknesses:
Feels VERY clunky
Bottom Line:
A clunker is the only word I can use to describe this bike. It seems like they were rushed into production with an unrefined design. I found this bike hard to ride, someting in the angles I guess, it is hard to describe, but something just feels really off on this bike. The price is right though, but remember you get what you pay for.
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Submitted by
Nick
a Downhiller
from Richmond,B.C. Date Reviewed: June 3, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush!!!
Weaknesses:
Noisey, poor cable routing, poor climber
Similar Products Used:
Stinky, RM DH Race
Bottom Line:
Good descender, and that is it. The things that make it a good descender make it poor for just about anything else. VERY noisey, cable routing is terrible, not a whole lot of thought went into this bike, maybe next year it will be a bit better. A mediocre first try NORCO.
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Submitted by
Travis
a Weekend Warrior
from Nanaimo, B.C. Date Reviewed: May 31, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Great Freeride bike Plush suspension
Weaknesses:
Needs rear disc
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky Gary Fisher Level betty
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
This bike is a freeriders dream, lots of travel, great braking and good parts. This bike is well worth the money spent. Even for a long travel full suspension it st
$ 2149.00
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