Submitted by
Jon Scharringa
a Weekend Warrior
from ontario, canada Date Reviewed: August 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
my own
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
pedal power
Strengths:
tires, frame, and fork are good
Weaknesses:
seat
Similar Products Used:
canadian tire specials
Bottom Line:
very good
will upgrade to better bike in the future
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Submitted by
Marc G
a Cross Country Rider
from Cochenour, Ont. Canada Date Reviewed: August 25, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Strengths:
This is an 2009 model it has upgraded forks. Disk front & rear. Will pick it up on thur. 10 km. oneway to work daily, eather trail or hiway
Weaknesses:
Seat dont is not impressive
Similar Products Used:
Suzuki RM 125
Bike Setup:
Better seat and head lights so i can ride home after nite shift.
Bottom Line:
No ride yet but from the rev. i read it's a solid bike. Forks n rear brakes were weak. mine has disk all around and better forks. I guess Norco reads these web sights and improve on the product. Wife will fraek but i'll say i got it from a teen.
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Submitted by
Big Wave
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: March 8, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Strength and durability
Weaknesses:
Brakes and weight
Bottom Line:
I've used this bike for over 2 years now both for commuting and blasting trails and single tracks on the wekends.
Its so heavy and the brakes are so bad I've considered installing V brakes several times.
On the positive side I've never broken anything despite many stacks and it was over 2 years for the first puncture despite riding it almost everyday.
But bottom line is its terrible. Get something lighter and with decent brakes.
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Submitted by
brody
a Weekend Warrior
from nova scotia Date Reviewed: July 21, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
bouth from a friend
Strengths:
fram front dis break tires
Weaknesses:
rims no back dis breaks gears
Bottom Line:
the rims and gears suck!!
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Submitted by
Roger Fiegen
a Weekend Warrior
from Eganville on Date Reviewed: October 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
calibogie double dimanond
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$770.00
Purchased At:
martains
Strengths:
this bike can take the beating of a life time and last the o7 version has a set of hayes mx 4 front and back brakes sunrim k25
Weaknesses:
seat post,forks,head set
Similar Products Used:
none come close to the wolverine
Bottom Line:
if you get this bike you will love it
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Submitted by
bob bill
a Weekend Warrior
from orangeville Date Reviewed: May 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
blue mountain xc/dh
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$775.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath
Strengths:
strong frame,smooth ride,good tires,amazing grips
Weaknesses:
forks could be a little stiffer
Similar Products Used:
giant stp2
Bike Setup:
front/rear discs,shimano shifters
Bottom Line:
This bike is built to take some agressivness,and you should buy one
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Submitted by
aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from winnipeg, manitoba,canada Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
grey owl
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
norco wolverine
Strengths:
frame same as Bigfoot, price seems lower in canada,not a purpose specific bike(easy to add parts to change to dirt jump,trail,moderate freeride
Weaknesses:
beginner forks. no rear disk,crank, not a purpose specific bike can do all but not on par unless parts added
Similar Products Used:
bmx
Bike Setup:
upgrades; forks, tires, bars, stem, brake(rear), handle bar, pedals
Bottom Line:
good dendable bike. was able up grade around a strong frame holding its own against higher priced bikes
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Submitted by
aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from winnipeg, manitoba,canada Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
grey owl
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
norco wolverine
Strengths:
frame same as Bigfoot, price seems lower in canada,not a purpose specific bike(easy to add parts to change to dirt jump,trail,moderate freeride
Weaknesses:
beginner forks. no rear disk,crank, not a purpose specific bike can do all but not on par unless parts added
Similar Products Used:
bmx
Bike Setup:
upgrades; forks, tires, bars, stem, brake(rear), handle bar, pedals
Bottom Line:
good dendable bike. was able up grade around a strong frame holding its own against higher priced bikes
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Submitted by
jason
a Downhiller
from fergus,ontario,canada Date Reviewed: January 22, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
home hardware lol
Strengths:
beefy frame n bashguard, quick releases,big kenda tires
Weaknesses:
forks,rims
Similar Products Used:
norco katmandu,rival, havoc
Bottom Line:
good bike for beginner. good for light street and light-medium trails. need to upgrade forks and rims before u go downhilling.
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Submitted by
sam w
a Cross Country Rider
from australia Date Reviewed: December 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
endevour cycles
Strengths:
discs brakes r great and the forks and great
Weaknesses:
crapy rims
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike i just started to get into mountain biking and i all ready have my friends jealous of my new bike it is strong and a great beginners bike
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Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Ajax, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$280.00
Purchased At:
cousin's old bike
Strengths:
beefy frame well durable, beefy kenda kinetics 2.35 tires very good on trail & good on any light street riding, bashguard, stem, hayes mx-2 front disc are aight,
Weaknesses:
super slow on road!!...forks suck, weak rims and spokes,
Similar Products Used:
nothing
Bike Setup:
all mountain
Bottom Line:
great bike, i have minor complaints but thats about it
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Submitted by
Scott
a
from ontario Date Reviewed: July 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
muskoka bikes
Strengths:
Frame,tires,rims,handle bars,
Weaknesses:
fork,seat,crank,derailer,stem,
Similar Products Used:
2005 brodie bruza,2006 specialized hard rock sport disc,2005 specialized rock hopper pro,2004 orx equipe 50
Bike Setup:
2006 norco wolverene black frame, snafu jump seat, hayes mx 2 disc,lizerd skin,
Bottom Line:
Good bike for the price god for dirt jumping freeride trails.before you get out of the shopask for a new seat dont get a frame eney bigger than 15 inch if you can buy the black version its better for dj and fr
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Submitted by
tyler
a
from new york, new york, Usa Date Reviewed: March 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Strengths:
handles good, great look, good to use for dirt jumping as well so basically a all around bike,
Weaknesses:
rims
Bottom Line:
wicked bike
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Submitted by
goat milk suckle
a Weekend Warrior
from belleville Date Reviewed: March 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
foxboro
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$665.00
Purchased At:
dougs bikes
Strengths:
everything this bike is so strong
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
norco tactik
Bike Setup:
hfx 9, double wide rims, hoook worm tires and husselfelt crank and the rest is all stock
Bottom Line:
sweet bike if all the parts on it are changed lol
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Submitted by
Nick Kozak
a Downhiller
from kitimat b.c. canada Date Reviewed: February 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
skeletor/greenwood
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$560.00
Purchased At:
capp cycle vacouver
Strengths:
solid frame to built around. front disk brake, kenda kinetic tires
Weaknesses:
uhmmm, rims suck badly(i was using the bike to lightly freeride and learn the basics), suntour fork is bad, cranks suck, bb sucks, rear v brake
Similar Products Used:
norco bigfoot, katmandu
Bike Setup:
04 wolverine, truvativ husselfelts, truvativ bb shamino deore mech disk brake for front, the hayes went to the back, marz Z-5 fork, kona bar and stem
Bottom Line:
solid starter bike to get a young person that can be upgraded and will perform better then some of the norco shore ht
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Submitted by
Mike
a
from Toronto Canada Date Reviewed: October 16, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Kenda Kenetics 2.4 inch tires, hayes 6" disc brakes, SR forks are okay not the greatest but it'll do, bashguard
Weaknesses:
Forks, v-brake, shifters,
Bike Setup:
All mountain
Bottom Line:
All mountain purpose
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Submitted by
Justin Hickie
a Weekend Warrior
from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: June 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$712.00
Purchased At:
A&L Cycle and Ski
Strengths:
THIS IS FOR THE WOLVERINE Frame, Tires, Disc, Saddle, Components, Crank, Bashguard, Bottom Bracket, Stem, Headset
Blackspire Ring God bashguard, axiom pedals, bottom bracket (same one but under warranty), axiom Cr-bar handlebars, Soon to be shifters, rims, hubs and levers and finally a rear Doughty tire
Bottom Line:
Well when it was stock it was good for about a week, but i repedly had to keep truing the rims, and Ive made some key upgrades. Im planning to make much more but cant afford it at the moment. Awesome bike for begginers, but if not than go with a shore hardtail series from norco. Regardless, i still love it and Proud to own a Norco.
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Submitted by
Steve Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from Sackville, NS, Canada Date Reviewed: May 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Trails around Sackville, NS
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Sportswheels
Strengths:
Solid frame that is build for agressive XC or light trail riding. Shock, brakes, shifters, and derailleurs about market standard for the price range.
Weaknesses:
Bottom bracket below par as the bolts become loose after a few rides (fixed using removable "blue" loctite after removing any grease around crank bolt threads). Rims are impossible to keep true -very poorly made (see Bottom Line comments below).
Similar Products Used:
Giant Rincon
Bike Setup:
All stock with the exception of the wheels -replaced with Shimano XT Disc/Mavic M223 Wheelset
Bottom Line:
The stock wheels will not stay true! After a few XC rides, I noticed the wheels were starting to wobble. I took the bike to a friend who works in a bike shop to re-true the wheels (The original LBS-Sportswheels was useless and wanted me to pay $$ for a brand new bike I just bought from them!). After he trued the wheels, he told me these where the worst wheels he had ever seen. He had used a tensiomter while truing the wheels and could not true the wheels while having moderately close tensions between the spokes -indicating very crappy wheels or wheels that were severly damaged from abuse. Since he and I know they wern't abused, he suggested I call Norco to see if they would warrenty the wheels. To make a long story short, Norco told me they make their own rims and cannot warrenty them as they don't know if the rims were abused. Norco also pointed out not to call them as they only deal with Bike Shops and stated that the only way for them to "review" these wheels to see if they would be covered under warrenty was to go through a Bike Shop that sold Norco. Rather than go through all this hassle (probably a Norco customer service strategy :-( ) I bought a Shimano XT Disc/Mavic M223 Wheelset that I have had no issues with. This is the last Norco product that I buy.
Note: My cousin and I bought both bought Wolverines and he had the exact same wheel problems I did.
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Submitted by
scott
a
from edmonton,alberta,CANADA Date Reviewed: May 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
my DJ
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
$600
Strengths:
Nothing really except for disc.
Weaknesses:
The whole drivetrain sucks, forks a piece of crap,and i bent my back rim after 2 weeks. Basically everything is broken or bent on my bike.
Similar Products Used:
hahannah
Bike Setup:
stock except for pedals
Bottom Line:
This bike is strictly a cross-country bike. If you want to do anything else with it i would recammend not buying it.
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Submitted by
scott
a
from edmonton,alberta,CANADA Date Reviewed: May 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
my DJ
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
$600
Strengths:
Nothing really except for disc.
Weaknesses:
The whole drivetrain sucks, forks a piece of crap,and i bent my back rim after 2 weeks. Basically everything is broken or bent on my bike.
Similar Products Used:
hahannah
Bike Setup:
stock except for pedals
Bottom Line:
This bike is strictly a cross-country bike. If you want to do anything else with it i would recammend not buying it.
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Submitted by
Jake
a Weekend Warrior
from Orangeville,Ontario Date Reviewed: March 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Locker's Pit
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$539.00
Purchased At:
Epic Ride
Strengths:
Great overall bike for beginners..Good brakes(back v brakes are ok..), tires, frame, shifters(good for rapid-shiftin'), rims(for lightweight not durable),pedals, brake levers,24 speed, highly upgradeable..
Weaknesses:
Rims bend easy, no back disc but ready for one(but not that crucial), cranks, fork has little travel, hydraulic brake disc without hydro brakes, handle bars, when in 1st gear 8th speed chain will hit guide
Similar Products Used:
04 Stinky, 04 Stinky Jr., Lani
Bike Setup:
'04 Wolverine, Marzochi MX-Comp
Bottom Line:
Outstanding bike..Good value...TIP: DON'T BUY IF STORE IS SELLING FOR MORE THAN $575
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Submitted by
Bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Brandon cnd Date Reviewed: March 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
river trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$640.00
Purchased At:
my brother got it from A&L
Strengths:
has a very stong frame. come with front disc and disc ready back. great shifters. nice beefy tires. comes with averadge shocks and good colors----- easy catwalks very light
Weaknesses:
tires burst very easialy has crappy handlebars and takes a while to get used to the big tires. could use a better fork
Similar Products Used:
norco katmandu trek 4700 norco bigfoot
Bike Setup:
wouldnt u like to know
Bottom Line:
good bike bike for eveyone good for dirt jumping had good price and is ready to put on all the bells and whistles this bike is very good and is only a set of shocks and a disc brake different from a bigfoot.
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Submitted by
mike mutton
a Weekend Warrior
from ingersoll ontario canada Date Reviewed: February 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
drop zone @ the pines
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At:
first cycle works
Strengths:
strong frame,front disk,nice wide tires.
Weaknesses:
forks i upgraded to marzochi dirt jams they work good also rims kind of weak
Similar Products Used:
norco sasquatch, 250, 125, specialized p2, banshee morphine, kona stuff
Bike Setup:
dirt jumping
Bottom Line:
this bike is a very good allaround bike u can upgrade very easy with this bike. i recomend it
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Submitted by
mike mutton
a Weekend Warrior
from ingersoll ,ontario Date Reviewed: January 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
drop zone@the pines
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$574.00
Purchased At:
first cycle works
Strengths:
price,frame,front disk,tires,pedals,hubs.
Weaknesses:
forks -i would suggest dirt jams there oem for some of the 2005 norco bikes.
Similar Products Used:
norco sasquatch
Bike Setup:
for dirt jumps and street riding
Bottom Line:
it is a very good bike for the price except for the forks and rims.
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Submitted by
Darcy lane
a Weekend Warrior
from SACKVILLE Date Reviewed: January 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Wopper
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Sport Wheels
Strengths:
frame,disk break,tires
Weaknesses:
FORK!!!!RIMS!!!!SEAT!!!!CRANKS
Similar Products Used:
crap
Bike Setup:
04 Drop off comp,Bontrager xxx crowbar,Zoom bmx stem,Kona dj Saddle Getting new cranks and a Dub-track soon
Bottom Line:
Its a good bike for beginers when stock but if your getting into Hucking DJ's and free ride get a new fork bar,stem and seat and get new cranks and a chain guide
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Submitted by
Curtis C
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: January 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Skull Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Oak Bay Bikes
Strengths:
The front Hayes disc brake, fat Kenda Tires, the pedals, the frame, the back derailer, it is lighter than my sisters Dunlop bike (she is 7).
Weaknesses:
The fork is only 75mm!! It could use a back disc brake, im buying one when they go down in price.
Similar Products Used:
Norco Bigfoot04, Kona Shred04, Kona Blast04, Specialized Hardrocks Sport Disc05 and Specialized Hardrock Sport04&05.
Bike Setup:
How it came.
Bottom Line:
Its a good bike exept the fork is a little weak and it should come with a back disc brake. For what i use it for it is great so far. Overall if you are just starting or have had a bit of expereance this bike is great!!
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Submitted by
SCOTT T-BONE
a Weekend Warrior
from EDMONTON,ALBERTA,CANADA Date Reviewed: January 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
MY TRAIL
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
western cycle
Strengths:
price,disc,and disc hubs
Weaknesses:
the fork isn't the best. i would replace the rim's because they bent really easily when i took them of a couple 4 ft drops,deraulers blow
Similar Products Used:
lani,hahanna,katmando
Bike Setup:
stock except for rims
Bottom Line:
use it for cross country only if you want the bike to last cus the bike can't hadle big drop's or hucks.
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Submitted by
shawn
a Weekend Warrior
from nova scotia Date Reviewed: December 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$609.00
Purchased At:
sports wheels
Strengths:
fram is alright
Weaknesses:
the crank and bottom braket are prity horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bottom Line:
it sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
kyle reddick
a
from edmonton alberta canada Date Reviewed: September 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
panorama crazytrain
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
united cycle
Strengths:
the frame and the front disk is ok. deece tires nice and fat. pedals
Weaknesses:
rims, cranks, handlebars, bottom bracket, fork!! (it sucks) not good for any drop over 7 feet without a good steep tranny
Bike Setup:
stock except new singletrack rims and deore hubs
Bottom Line:
good bike for the price and depends on what your doing. Anything big and it will fall apart but for XC i guess it would be ok. good starter bike
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Submitted by
ian sandybum
a Cross Country Rider
from edmonton,alberta,canada Date Reviewed: September 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any good xc trail with some drops work pretty good
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
western cycle
Strengths:
The front disc is a pretty good bonus on the bikefor it's price and shifters are pretty elementary but they work fine for simple xc.
Weaknesses:
Definetly the fork.it is pretty bad but it works okay the bash guard ripped really on mine nd the brake takes some time to get it to work right.
Similar Products Used:
2003 hahanna or lani and i guess a kokanne
Bike Setup:
simple octagonal frame
Bottom Line:
It is a good bike for the price though i would recommend you uprgade fork and maybe get a rear disc brake but overal it is a really good bike.
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Submitted by
Justin Hickie
a Weekend Warrior
from Brandon Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: September 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Brandon Hills (so far)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$579.00
Purchased At:
A&L Cycle And Ski
Strengths:
Front Disc Brake, Thick Frame, Good Tired (Kenda Kinetics 2.35 inches) Sturdy Handle Bars, Good quality shifters, Disk Brake Mounts, and the price. Adjustable shocks.
Weaknesses:
Back V-Brake, Saddle (could be better), Shocks, need more travel.
Similar Products Used:
Norco BigFoot
Bottom Line:
Bike is good for freestyle, and as long as you dont do any 10 foot drops with the stock shocks, theyll handle alot. great shifting, So it wont jam up when your shifting on a hill or anything, I would order in new back 6" Breakes though, i had a little trouble with the v-brakes. Sturdy Frame, I love it. It doesnt put a huge hole in your wallet either. Good If your not into the gigantic Drops.
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Submitted by
collin bondy
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
rogers
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
spoke o motion
Strengths:
frame and rims r ok and the derailer
Weaknesses:
shox r balls for drops and stuff crankarm bustes easely
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
new crank and new back disk brakes
Bottom Line:
its ok but i should have gotten a smaller frame and the price is ok its farly durable
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Submitted by
beginner
a Weekend Warrior
from Van Isle Date Reviewed: August 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$540.00
Strengths:
Front Disc, Price!! Looks Beefy, Good bang for your buck
Weaknesses:
Front shocks could have been better, but EASILY upgraded. People say you should get the rear disc, but it doesn't seem like it would be a prob
Similar Products Used:
Norco - Mountaineer, Katmandu, Big Foot, Scrambler, Chaos Kona - Firemountain, Stinky
Bike Setup:
Stock, thinking about few upgrades down road
Bottom Line:
Bottom Line, this is a $500 *cdn bike. You can't expect a $500 bike to be able to handle a 7-10 ft drop. Its perfect for trails, handles great, looks very sharp. If you are a beginner, or you are just looking for a tough off road bike. This is a GREAT bike. Frame is top notch, and is used on other more expensive bikes. If you find your breaking stuff on the bike, dont trade it in. Just buy some better accessories for this frame. Very good bang for your buck
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Submitted by
Sam Johnson
a Weekend Warrior
from edmonton,alberta,Canada Date Reviewed: August 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Red Bike in Canada
Strengths:
It is a nice looking bike and it is cheap for the price you cant beat it, It has the front disc brake withch is cool, and for what i use it for the shocks are fine.
Weaknesses:
the derailer is kinda crap.
Similar Products Used:
kona fire mountian
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
If your looking for a bike that will hold up when doing so smaller jumps or some smaller drops then this bike should work for you.
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Submitted by
VLad
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto, canada Date Reviewed: August 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$478.00
Weaknesses:
This is and addition to my previous review. I promissed to add some stuff if i find any problems. -The suntour xc 60 is probably the worst fork iv ever seen in my life. Its heavy its nosy and the rebound is just terrible. I you r serious about riding consider upgrading. I am going for the marzocchi mx comp or maybe a dj 3 im not sure yet, and now that new forks are comming out u can get a good deal on 2003 and 2004 models. -Another thing iv noticed is that the handlebars well a little too short ( but thats a personal prefference) I will uprgrade to Easton EA 50 with 1.5" rise. -Another thing that everyone seems to have poblems with r the rims. for me its only the back rim so far. Id consider uprgarding to some doulbe wall rims and the spokes r also a lill weak. Personally im upgrading to the sun rhyno lite xl and ill try to build it myself wo wish me luck. -and another lill thing is that the rubber housing ont he rear brake keeps rubbing against the wheel, its no problem but sometimes a lil annoying.
Bottom Line:
dont let those things dicourage u, this is a great bike for the price and i am happy i bouth it. I like to ride evry day so thats why id like to get better parts but if you r just a beginner and ride once or twice a week it should be great for you. Norco rocks- go get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Submitted by
chuck norris
a Weekend Warrior
from renfrew,ontario,canada Date Reviewed: August 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
don't know yet
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$579.00
Purchased At:
sun mountain sports
Strengths:
this bike has a very solid frame. the front disk brake is also very good. the shifters are great for rapid fire and the tires are good and wide.
Weaknesses:
the derailer!!!!! it is not the best you can get. the front shox also can be upgraded to something better. the back v brake should probably be upgraded to a rear disk brake if you plan on riding this bike for a while. the grips also aren't very good because they give you blisters.
Similar Products Used:
norco Katmandu
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
this bike is great for the price that you pay for it. so far for me it has not had any major problems other than a few quick trips to the bike shop. it is a good bike for people who like to free ride and mountain bike..............go buy one!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Rolly Winters
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: July 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Skate park, lol
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
St. Albert Source for sports
Strengths:
Incredibly sturdy, fantastic balance, looks sharp(got green), and has a hellofa front disk (nose mannies almost instantly at any speed). Decently priced.
Weaknesses:
Hmmm, fork could be better, I've bent my back rim to a slight wobble, needs better handle bars, i bent mine pretty bad (but can be replaced with a decent easton for 45 bucks)
Similar Products Used:
Norco bigfoot, Norco katmandu. Would suggest getting a wolverine over a katmandu anyday (much better priced), but if I had an extra 250-350 bucks, the bigfoot seems to be everything a wolverine is lacking. All in all, the wolverine is a good buy for an absolute beginner, but if u have some experience, and a few extra bucks, pick up a bigfoot for about a thosand bucks (all cdn money refs..)
Bike Setup:
Stock (a few tubes changed tho, lol)
Bottom Line:
All in all, the wolverine is a good buy for an absolute beginner, but if u have some experience, and a few extra bucks, pick up a bigfoot for about a thosand bucks (all cdn money refs..)
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William
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver,bc,canada Date Reviewed: July 15, 2004
fork is ok but can be upgraded to something better.the back vee brake s not that great i might get it upgraded to a hayes rear disc brake..
Similar Products Used:
None,this is First Real Mountain Bike
Bike Setup:
stock..for now
Bottom Line:
awesome bike great for people just starting out like me,low price for a bike like this im getting this bike for my 10th birthday and im 74 pounds.i tested this bike and i think it's awesome.the colour is nice in black and GREAT JOB NORCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Adam Ross
a Weekend Warrior
from London, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Springwater Conservation
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$579.00
Purchased At:
First Cycleworks
Strengths:
Strong sturdy frame, great welds at the joints and headset. Good beefy tires, great for going through the mud. The Ez-fire shifters are great for rapid shifting. The rims are very strong and rigid
Weaknesses:
No rear disc brake. Suspension isn't good for all-day offroading.
Bottom Line:
Great value. Get the rear disc brake when you buy the bike to save the black plaint on the rim. It is sharp looking bike. Norco did an execelent job creating a inexpensive bike that has value.
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Vlad
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto ON. Canada Date Reviewed: June 30, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$478.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Solutions
Strengths:
The price of this bike is a killer, ull never find a better deal. The frame is very nice, its storg and looks very cool too in both red and black (i have a black one). The rear der alivio is ok too and the front disk brake is performs well. I might upgrade to the rear disk in the future. The rear shimano hub is good and its ready for my new disk brakes. Oh ya u cant forget those huge tires, just love em.
Weaknesses:
The fork is crap, 75 mm whats wrong with them. Im waiting till winter or somethin when new 2005 forks come out so i can get the 04 marzocchi dirt jumper 2 or 3 on clearance :). Those are very nice. The handle bar on this bike also feels a little short and the seat is a pain in the ass. Oh and the bike is a lil heavy.
Similar Products Used:
Before i got the wolverine I had a specialized hardrock sport for about two weeks. I have to say that the hardrock is a better bike when your riding it. Its very smooth, the fork is a lil better but just a lil, it just feels better than the wolverine but when you look at the parts the Norco wolverine is better for the price. When i was buying both bikes were about the same price. The choice is up to u, both bikes are great and sometimes i think i sholdav kept the specialized but i cant say that the wolverine is worse.
Bike Setup:
standard
Bottom Line:
The bike is very good - it looks great and it rides great. The componets are not the best but u wont find anything better for the price u can only find somethin worse. So far i havent had any problems with the bike but if i do ill make sure i add it to the reviews. I dont know what to say ... just go buy it.
Make sure you also have a look at the 2004 specialized hardrock sport.
oh and the price is in can dollars
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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from renfrew,ontario,canada Date Reviewed: June 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
don't know
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
sun mountain sports
Strengths:
solid frame,front disk brake, good shifters, pretty good shox for easy riding great tires for downhill.
Weaknesses:
back delrailer, front shox should probably be changed at some point, unlike everyone else i have not had a problem with the back rim. probably because i haven't been too tough on the bike yet.
Similar Products Used:
norco katmandu
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike for begging riders. it is great for the low price. it is very solid so you won't have too worry too much.great for downhill and hard trails.
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matt oreilly
a Weekend Warrior
from newmarket Date Reviewed: June 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
ravenshoe
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
a bike store
Strengths:
frame is awesome, hayes disc brake is really good. I like the tires also, and the saddle. The Alivio derailleur is also decent
Weaknesses:
Rims: they warp easily, and possibly forks. The cranks also come loose frequently.
Similar Products Used:
Norco bigfoot, kona scrap
Bike Setup:
stock except for axiom double jump pedals, and a mavic ex 721 rim soon to be bought
Bottom Line:
I have had this bike since the beginning of 2004, and i like it a lot. I ride mainly urban, and freeride. The bike has held up quite well, except for the back rim, which is extremely warped. I often hit 3-4 footers on this bike, and no damage has been done. I strongly recommend this bike for the rider who like to freeride, but enjoys trail riding here and there
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John
a Racer
from Ontario Date Reviewed: May 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
kunstat
Strengths:
every thing i love it, it is amazing the fatty wheels the front disc break and the rear one i purchest when i got my bike are great.
Weaknesses:
rims spokes suspension
Similar Products Used:
Big foot (norco)
Bottom Line:
this is an amazing bike for the money yo should buy it and if not then at least buy the frame . the fram is amazing and is used on other sweet bikes
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DyLan Mc
a Downhiller
from ontario canada Date Reviewed: May 17, 2004
rims! and spokes, i have dirt jumped with this bike and have replaced two rims! i couldnt even fix them with a spoke tightener. a lil to lite to dj, too much hang, not enough momentum
Similar Products Used:
hyper impact
Bike Setup:
stock 04 wolverine
Bottom Line:
overall an ok bike, not ideal for dj, but a great xc bike, not too much travel, but thats ok, a great deal for a good bike. buy it if you like an all-around bike and are not 100 pounds. dont get it if you want a hardtail downhill bike
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travis potgieter
a Weekend Warrior
from surrey british columbia Date Reviewed: May 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
secret squirrel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$587.00
Purchased At:
svessen cycles
Strengths:
this is a kick **s bike it is so lite, the fatty wheels give awsome balance, smooth shifting,really nice disc brakes.
Weaknesses:
not the greatest suspension
Similar Products Used:
norco bigfoot
Bike Setup:
stock except bought back disc brake with purchase
Bottom Line:
this is the best bike the frame is wicked strong, it's perfect for jumping, street riding and hardcore trails ( i do trails up on whistler mountain), the huge jumps i do this is the best for doing them
buy it the frame is found on more expensive bikes this is the perfect bike
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Stephen Osmond
a Cross Country Rider
from Mt. Pearl, NL Date Reviewed: April 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$780.00
Purchased At:
Freeride Mountain Sprots
Strengths:
Awsome hardcore fatty tires. good stem. Frame seems to be really sturdy and solid. Excellent Hayes Disc Brakes.
Weaknesses:
Kinda heavy. Front fork isn't that great(only 75mm travel)
Similar Products Used:
giant Yukon
Bike Setup:
Bike was stock except for I added a Hayes disc break to the rear wheel upon purchasing the bike.
Bottom Line:
With the extra break on the rear wheel the bike is more comparable to its bigger brother, the Bigfoot. Even though that Sr Suntour fork isn't that great it seems to be holding up nicely so far. Greak frame on this bike... with better components you could easily turn this bike into a $2,000 machine but the $780.00 CAD was a good price for such a burly ride. Overall the bike is holding up really well, it rides sweet and the frame can handle some pretty rough terrain. Excellent bike for the money.
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Bartski Gole
a Cross Country Rider
from Milton Ontario Date Reviewed: April 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
whatever i can find
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath mississauga
Strengths:
Frame, front disc, fat wheels, pedals, allin all durabitlity
Weaknesses:
weight(quite heavy), noisy drivetrain (works fine just the odd clicks r annoying, the seats a b*tch, coould use better forks but im fine for now, had to get the rear wheeel trued after forst 3 rides
Similar Products Used:
.............
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
just starting out im really happy with what i got for the cash, my buddies got a gary fisher advantage, i tried riding his its lighter, but lackin g in every other department. Fun to ride but kinda heavy, just gotta get used to it i guess, recomend it to anyone just startin out
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