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  1. News & Reviews
    After many weeks of speculation, it's finally official. Greg Minnaar has left the Santa Cruz Syndicate and joined forces with the Norco Factory Racing Team. Read on for the details. With four World Championship victories and 23 World Cup wins, the South African is one of the most decorated...
  2. General Discussion
    NORCO E-BIKE STORES NEED TO EDUCATE STAFF ON DEALING WITH NEW OLDER CUSTOMER BASE. E-BIKE SHOPPING ENDS WITH CALL TO NON-EMERGENCY POLICE I’m 55 years old. A non-bike enthusiast. I’m not a 20 something hipster interested in the biking community… I simply want a mode of transportation that...
  3. E-Bikes
    It seems to be ideal to me - FS, but not too much suspension. 900 Wh battery ( I love long exploratory rides). Shimano EP8000 (85 Nm torque). Decent price. Only issue I see is maybe the fork having a coil spring and only rebound adjustment. Oh, the bike is no lightweight - about 60 lbs with the...
  4. E-Bikes
    Hi people, new member here. I currently have a norco 2022 A2 e-bike. I previously have the C2 but returned with issues. I have the intermittent problem of no power. Bike charged and try to turn on and the shimano steps comes up on the display then goes out. Only way to seem to fix it is plug...
  5. What Bike to Buy
    I am constantly comparing these bikes. I know the components are great on the T8 and good for the price. I like the looks of the Fluid the best and the 2021 version is on sale still. This is a hard choice but I want a full suspension soon just to ride some tech trails around here every so often.
  6. Frameset
    Medium Norco Optic frame set, 140MM Fox 36 performance elite fork, new FSA headset, Wheels Manufacturing thread together PF bottom bracket, new Xfusion Manic 150mm dropper and Wolf Tooth lever. Frame is wrapped in Upland Stoke protection and is in excellent shape and includes a spare new...
    $2,200 USD
  7. What Bike to Buy
    So I've narrowed it down to two choices (took a while), but I'm having trouble pulling the trigger. This will be my only bike and I currently ride a 2019 Scott Ransom 920.. Most of the time I'm not a big peddler (Usually riding park or only climbing so I can go downhill) but very occasionally...
  8. What Bike to Buy
    I'm caught in a bit of a dilemma at the moment. I currently have a Norco Optic C3 size Large. I'm in the process of selling it and I'm going to snag one of the new Canyon Spectral 29ers coming out. I've read a lot of great reviews about the Spectral and it fits my style of riding a little more...
  9. Norco
    Much of the conversation in the 2020 Optic thread had moved on to the 2021 model year; starting a new thread for clarity. Also, answering a few questions that people have had so far about the 2021 Optic based on my experience: When Jenson USA built my bike (2021 Optic C3 size L), they claimed...
  10. News & Reviews
    Get the most for your money with a grip of great bikes under $3000. This article was updated on 11/12/19 The 2020 model year brings many great introductions in budget-friendly componentry, suspension, and frame improvements. Thinking what $3,000 could get you just one year ago, we are now able...
  11. General Discussion
    Most people recognize Crankworx Whistler by its signature Joyride Slopestyle course, or maybe the Garbanzo Downhill race. Those events, along with a round of the Enduro World Series, Speed and Style, World Pump Track Championships, and now Dual Slalom, are reason enough the Whistler event gets...
  12. 29er Bikes
    Canadian manufacturer Norco is proudly displaying their latest innovation at Sea Otter 2018, the Aurum HSP, a full composite 200mm travel downhill rig with a high single pivot design, available in both 27.5 and 29er wheel sizes. After a year of testing, riding and racing on the UCI World Cup...
  13. 29er Bikes
    Meet Jordan. He likes sunsets, sushi, and long walks on the beach. He's looking for a new 29er trail bike to start a lasting relationship with. Meet Jordan. Jordan is a cross-country dork. He's got a huge engine, owns a power meter, understands the difference between watts and waffles, and...
  14. General Discussion
    The women's mountain bike market used to be a proverbial ghost town. A few manufacturers offered some lower tier offerings, but most brands only made women's specific hybrids or road bikes. Today, the women's market is a filled with options. Ladies can choose from dozens of high end carbon...
  15. 29er Bikes
    The Range is always ready for more. Lowdown: 2017 Norco Range C9.2 When rides focus on ripping descents through technical terrain and using the cranks to get back to the top, put the 2017 Norco Range on your short list. Its forgiving nature allows for maximum fun without needing to consider...
  16. General Discussion
    The Canadian bike maker's latest offering is the updated Sight, a revised version of a longtime favorite. Like the outgoing model, it's available in both 27.5 and 29er. It's designed with all-mountain versatility and features new geometry that is (of course) longer, lower, and slacker. The...
  17. Downhill - Freeride
    With enduro bikes becoming ever more capable, you have to wonder, who needs a downhill bike? To be honest, it probably doesn't make sense for most people. However, when the terrain gets properly steep and chunky, there's absolutely nothing better than a proper big bike. And if you happen to...
  18. 29er Bikes
    Norco has unleashed a new Range, siblings in fact, whose carbon was redesigned from the ground up. Norco engineers took the previous Range, added a dash of "longer, lower and slacker," updated the suspension system to increase progression, and borrowed some elements from their Aurum DH bike. The...
  19. Video, Photography, and POV Cameras
    It was late October when Thomas "der Professor" Schmitt decided to fit in one last adventure before winter hit the Alps. He set off for Brixen, a town in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, aiming for the Grosser Gabler alpine hut that sits nearly 8500 feet above sea level. But Mother...
  20. Families and Riding with Kids
    Photo by Steve Lloyd Editor's note: This article was written by Steven Lloyd. As a kid, the highlight of my summer each year was cruising my BMX around the neighborhood and camping trips with my dad. Now that my 9-year old son Weston has fallen in love with biking, I decided to make this past...
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