Mountain Biking - Are Norco's considered to be good?....

Hi Gang

I took a Norco 'Lanch' and a 'Drop' for a spin yesterday. Seemed like really nice bikes. Any opinions on these bikes? Are they a good bike?

Thank you, Glenn

Yes they are. They seem to be very popular with the freeride and dirtjumper types.

I used to have a 24 inch tired Norco mtb when I was a kid, worked great until it got stollen. :mad:

YEs they are. KrisA is right. There xc stuff doesn't seem to be as popular though. :)

My norco atomik is great, or it was until i broke my wrist. But im sure iit will be just as great when i get back on it. I decided to go with the atomic over the drop because I didnt have enough money for the drop or launch. But if you have the money, get the launch which has more travel. You cant go wrong with any of the norco vps bikes.

I wish I could find a NORCO in the USA :(



I want a good freeride bike, and NORCO makes some indestructable rides.

Originally posted by Jim311
I want a good freeride bike.




BIGHIT!!!!!!:D

Originally posted by Jim311
I wish I could find a NORCO in the USA :(



I want a good freeride bike, and NORCO makes some indestructable rides.

Are you willing to buy online? Or do you want a store front?

http://www.norco.com/profile/dealer_usa_norco.htm

Those are some store fronts and I know a few places online.

Norco is the shizznit from what I hear.

I don't mind buying online.. actually prefer it.

From the looks of it all the places that carry NORCO are on the west coast :(

http://www.speedgoat.com/prod/store/categorie.asp?cid=7&m=Norco
http://www.discoverbicycles.com/mbnorco.htm

Two spots online to buy norco Jim :)

Sweet! Thanks.

Just bought a Norco Scrambler. I'm a newbie, and it's a great entry level bike.

It's sweet and I'm happy with it. :beer:

I tried a Norco Scrambler when shopping. Not a bad bike for entry level (which is what i was looking for)...

Ended up going with Specialized, but the Norco was a strong 2nd choice...

Hi Gang

Thank you all for your replies. I guess the one thing that really sways me toward the Norco is that it is basically made here in Canada/US and apparently the frames are made in Italy (from what I was told)

I looked into the Specialized and the bikes are bacially made in Taiwan, I don't know if this is a big issue or not, but...

If I have the choice , I'd rather it be built basically here.

Glenn

I have a week old '03 Norco Drop and I lOVE it!

Got it for $2000 in Seattle, and a free helmet :P

Its a bit heavy for a freeride bike and is more like a downhill bike than anything, so i do alot of walking up the steep hills but im only a few yards behind the guys pedaling their asses off up the hill! So it works out good.

Great bike!

check out http://mtbr.com for bike reviews

I was going to mention the only think I don't like about the drop is the short OEM JrT they put on it. It is a 5inch travel JrT that everyone who has ridden it doesn't like.

It is 100% freeride, it would work on a dh course but its geometry and design are built for skinnies, drops and tight technical riding. Very cool bike (except for the fork)

Originally posted by Maelstrom
I was going to mention the only think I don't like about the drop is the short OEM JrT they put on it. It is a 5inch travel JrT that everyone who has ridden it doesn't like.

It is 100% freeride, it would work on a dh course but its geometry and design are built for skinnies, drops and tight technical riding. Very cool bike (except for the fork)

good point about the fork, I wonder if there is a way to convert it over to the 7" version.

No...not that I have heard...

I think the Norco's are build in British Columbia...at least that's where the company started out i believe.

Originally posted by mister_hl
I think the Norco's are build in British Columbia...at least that's where the company started out i believe.

Still are :D

Hi

I just recently got a Norco CHarger, compared to my old bike( which got nicked) its great, good light frame, nice forks, i ride a bit of road (on my ride to work) and cross country trails, im still a newbie to bikes compared to my fellow forummers, but i can tell you my bike has impressed alot of ppl at my work (trek/specialised owners mainly).

I ride a 2000 Norco Charger; my son rides a 1999 Charger and my daughter a 2001 Norco Bigfoot. As chief bike maintainer and fixer in my family, I've been very pleased with the bikes. At the relatively young age of 45, three years ago, I started racing and the Charger served me well. I do one race per year (maybe two next year), commute regularly, ride local trails at least weekly, and do some off road touring. It helps that my 20" Charger fits me like a glove. When I test rode it, I knew immediately that this bike had my name on it. Another factor in choosing Norco, is that my LBS sells mostly Norco's and they provide excellent service.

Although it's been a great bike, I am thinking of upgrading. I'm going through the decision making process of deciding between a hardtail or FS. I'm increasingly leaning to HT and am looking seriously at the Norco Nitro (and perhaps getting the Thudbuster seatpost to provide added suspension for comfort on the long rides).

Hi Gang

Thank you all very much for the replies. I can say that I am sold on the Norco. Just have to get the coin together and take the plunge!

Glenn