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Submitted by
Daniel Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Guelph, Ontario, CANADA
Date Reviewed: January 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | James Street / Guelph Radial | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$4750.00 | | Purchased At: | Bits, Bikes & Boards | | Strengths: | This is a fully customized bike, built from specifically for me to create the perfect All-Mountain / Light Freeride bike. The Norco frame is relatively light, incredibly strong and the suspension system works exceedingly well. I can keep up w/ my friends on 26 lbs. XC bikes w/ this 33 lbs. beast but then go flying off a 6 ft. stairset to flat without worrying about it. | | Weaknesses: | I was trying to make it 30 lbs. but settled for around 33 as it was just too difficult to have the components I wanted and stay under my weight spec. My only minor complaint is w/ the front derailleur setup... It doesn't always work but rather gets hung up which is frustrating. | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain DH Race 1998 | | Bike Setup: | Norco Fluid 2.0 Medium Frame w/ Fox Float RL(2004), Marzocchi Shiver SC 120mm w/ custom fitted SRAM Remote Lockout, SRAM X.9 Left Gripshift & X.9 Right Trigger Shifter, Avid Juicy 7 Brakes (8"F,6"R), Race Face Diabolus 31.8 Handlebars, ODI Rogue Grips, Thomson Elite x4 Stem, Race Face Diabolus Headset, Titec Scoper Seatpost, WTB Rocket V Race Saddle, Race Face Atlas Crankset w/ eNVy 38/28 and e-13 Chainguide, Crank Bros. Mallet M Pedals, Mavic 217 Rims w/ Dimension QR20 Front Hub & Shimano XT Rear Hub (36 Spoke), WTB Weirwolf 2.3" Front / 2.1" Rear Tires, SRAM X-7 Rear Derailleur, Shimano Hone Front Derailleur, SRAM PG-970 Cassette, SRAM PC-69 Chain. | | Bottom Line: | All the components listed above are amazing. I really couldn't be much happier w/ how the build turned out and am looking forward to the spring season so I can push the bike to its full potential. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Horan
a Weekend Warrior
from Sarnia ONT Canada
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Strengths: | Strong, Fast, Rear shock with lockout is a dream, super plush, very sexy bike! | | Weaknesses: | Hayes brakes blew out within the second week but thats a hayes problem not Norco! | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for lizard skin, I was takin paint of the chain stay | | Bottom Line: | This is an awsome bike for the buck, great specs for the price and the look is unbelievable! I would recomend this bike to any one that is looking for a mid range travel bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Purchased At: | Endeavour Cycles | | Strengths: | Frame and standard componentry (bombers, fox, XT, hayes) | | Weaknesses: | None yet, pretty confident none will be found | | Similar Products Used: | My first dually. Had a Norco bigfoot which was great | | Bike Setup: | Standard except for semi slick tyres | | Bottom Line: | I always loved the thought of a dually, but never committed because of the bob factor and weight. (My mates are using old technology). No probs with Fox - just lock it, but anyways, even unlocked it rarely bobs unless accelerating hard on hard sufaces (only minimal). It's a little heavier than my previous ride (hardtail) but the plushness and quality more than makes up for it and the only time I've noticed the weight is when I pick it up - not riding!. Hayes hydraulic, bombers, fox float rl, deore XT and a bunch of other great stuff. Just awesome!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Dublin, Ireland
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Strengths: | Norco quality, good parts spec, light tough frame. | | Weaknesses: | Well, its not a free ride bike... | | Similar Products Used: | 2003 Fluid 1 | | Bottom Line: | The only problems with the 2003 Fluid 2 was the skinny tires (fixed), the weak rims (fixed) the non-telescopic seat post (fixed for 04) and the mech disc brakes (fixed for 04). This is a great all-around trail bike with an awesome frame built to last! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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