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norco1000
09-11-03, 09:40 PM
I recently purchased a norco 1000 road bike but have been unable to find out anything about it. It is a sturdy touring bike that can easily hold its own with any new road bike. If anyone knows anything about this thing please share.
thanks

Walter
09-13-03, 06:31 AM
I have no idea if this is related info or not but; I've heard of a company called Norco which is an abbreviation for "Northern Company" and is a large Chinese trading firm. Amongst other things they have (still do?) import semi-auto versions of Chinese military firearms. I have a small interest in antique guns and remember seeing the Norcos all over a show once.

So possibly it's a Chinese bike but then maybe there's more than one Norco out there...
Gordon P
09-13-03, 09:20 AM
Norco is made in British Columbia and they are still making road, comfort and mountain bikes. I am not familiar with the 1000-touring bike, but I did have a look at an old 80’s Norco touring bike this spring and it came with Shimano 600 components and look like a sturdy bike.

http://www.norco.com/

Walter
09-13-03, 10:30 PM
Obviously theres more than one "Norco" out there...
pinerider
09-15-03, 03:00 AM
Norco has been around for a long time and make reputable bikes, mostly mtb's. I have a 1980's Nishiki road bike frame I fished out of a scrap bin has "designed by Norco" on it.
norco1000
09-24-03, 05:44 PM
The bike was made in Japan, but designed in BC. It's late 70's ish. Does anyone know where I could find some more?