Submitted by
Jankkec
a Racer
from Zagreb, Croatia Date Reviewed: May 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
local bikeshop
Similar Products Used:
I was abused Giant ATX DH four 3 years
Bike Setup:
888rc with old high crowns
Bottom Line:
I was broke it in 3 hours testing it on local hill. I'm hit some hole on trail and fly over the bar. The frame was cracked on the edge of TT and HT http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/?op=list&function=myphotos&photouserid=166891
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Submitted by
AS
a Downhiller
from NYC Date Reviewed: March 6, 2007
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At:
Bay Ridge Bikes
Strengths:
-Adjustable travel -True Horst Link 4-Bar -Solid parts spec -Excellent value $
Weaknesses:
Read review
Similar Products Used:
Intense M1 SC Super 8
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
What can I say about a bike that comes full spec with all the sweetest DH components available at just over $4000? It's absolutely one of the best deals out there for a big-hit DH bike. The Norco Team DH is one of those bikes that will last a good 3 seasons without needing anything but new tires and brake pads. It's built like a tank and perfect for anyone who rides lift access mountains.
The suspension action is PERFECT. You could ride this thing off a 25 foot drop onto a boulder field, slam on the brakes, rail a berm then launch a 15 foot double and not even blink... no pedal feedback, no brake jack, fully active (all the time) and smooth as butter. It's that good. The bikes stiffness and true 4-bar suspension will make you a better rider. Beginners will instantly ride expert trails and experts will post faster times on their favorite trails. IT'S THAT GOOD.
Two (minor) quirks... 1. The BB is high so it won't rail turns like the Iron Horse or Intense. (but then your pedals won't get smacked on rocks as often as those other two either.) 2. Its no light-weight. It will take more abuse and go bigger than a 38lb "race" bike but it won't accelerate as quickly on tighter courses.
If you thought about getting this bike, don't think... buy it. It's that good.
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Submitted by
Super Monster
a Weekend Warrior
from NS, BC Date Reviewed: February 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anything clean and large
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
PINKBIKE
Strengths:
I love NORCO...the team DH is the best DH bike out there
Weaknesses:
The new purchase pric, $5,800.00
Similar Products Used:
i don' think so
Bike Setup:
2003 super monster...2004 5th element...2005 norco team-dh
Bottom Line:
what have i made here? i like the feeling that no matter how big i want to drop, the only thing that is stoping me is my fear of hights. not having to wonder if my bike will fail...priceless...
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