Mountain Biking - norco v haro

both the norco bigfoot and the haro escape 8.1 are suposivly at the same level...but which is better???


norco Bigfoot stats:

FRAME: Aluminum Shore hardtail, thickwall octagon main frame, CNC Yoke for added tire clearance for 24/26". FORK: Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp, 120 mm travel, Coil MCU
HEADSET: FSA 855 threadless CRANKS/CHAINGUIDE: Truvativ Blaze double rings with outer bashguard, power spline BB
PEDALS Alloy flat pedals CHAIN: KMC Z-72
FREEWHEEL: Shimano HG-30 8-sp cassette 11-30T FRONT CHANGER: Shimano Alivio 31.8 mm
REAR CHANGER: Shimano Deore long cage SHIFTERS: Shimano Alivio rapid fire front and rear 8sp
BAR: Alloy freeride bar 30 mm rise STEM: Kalloy 60 mm reach 2D cold forged freeride stem
GRIPS: Dual Density Krayton mtb grips, lock on FRONT BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 hydraulic 8" rotor disc brakes
REAR BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 hydraulic 8" rotor disc brakes BRAKE LEVERS: Hayes HFX-9 levers
FRONT HUB: Shimano M-475 QR alloy disc hub REAR HUB: Shimano M-475 QR alloy disc hub, 8-9 sp cass.
RIMS: Alex MX-22 26" wide profile MTB rims SPOKES: Stainless black
TIRES: Kenda Kinetic front and rear 26x2.35 SADDLE: Axiom Freeride saddle
SEATPOST: Kalloy 27.2 alloy micro adjust COLOURS: Dark Orange or Semi Matte Black

Haro escape 8.1 stats:

Frame Components
Frame
7005 Aluminum Escape Frame w/ Hydroformed T/T

Sizes
XS, S, M, L

Rear Shock
N/A

Colors
SG Olive; Basalt

Fork
SR Suntour Duro D 130mm Travel; 32mm Stanchions

HeadSet
FSA No. 11 ZS

Drivetrain Components
Crank Set
Truvativ Blaze ISIS 22/32

Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Gigapipe DHLT ISIS

Derailleur Front
Shimano Alivio

Derailleur Rear
SRAM 5.0

Freewheel
SRAM PG-950 11-34

Chain
Truvativ XR 9-Speed

Pedals
Pivit DH Platform w/ replaceable pins

Control Center Components
Handlebar
Truvativ Alloy Riser OS 640 x 45 rise

Stem
Pivit ST-20 31.8 OS

Grips
Pivit

Derailleur Shifter
SRAM X.7 9-Speed Trigger

Saddle
Pivit FRX

Seat Post
Pivit SP-20 6061 Alloy 30.9

Seat Post Clamp
Alloy Collar w/QR

Wheelset Components
Hubset
Pivit 9 Disc Brake Cassette 32h

Rim
Pivit 32X Dbl Wall w/ Eyelets

Spokes
Stainless Steel 14g

Tire
Kenda Blue Groove/ Nevegal 2.35 Stik-E Rubber

Brake Components
Brakes
Hayes MX-2 6” rotor

Brake Lever
Tektro e-clip bushing


which do u think is the better bike?????

I'd go with the Norco Bigfoot.

n e reason???

n e reason???
Rode my cousins. great components, very strong frame, rides well.

The Norco seems to have better components over the Haro. If I were looking at both these bikes I'd go for the Norco because it has, better fork, better brakes and better rims. However it is a little below par when it comes to the drive train.

n e reason???


Please, no aolese!

I'd go for the Norco because it has, better fork, better brakes and better rims. However it is a little below par when it comes to the drive train.
Yes i agree! The fork, brakes and rims are also good.

no way the duro's rims r double walld....and the shocks r hydrolic???

no way the duro's rims are double walld....and the shocks are hydraulic?
You've been warned twice now NO AOL'ese allowed here

haro's rather

sori im new what does aolese mean???

You're typing in AOL'ese.

sori im new what does aolese mean???
Translated into non AOLese that would read as: "Sorry, I'm new. What does AOLese mean?"
U, sry, ne1, are all forms of AOLese

ow so i cannot abreveate words

ow so i cannot abreveate words
That's right and I'd work on your spelling a bit too. It's not as critical, but if you want to be taken seriously you need to do your best not to sound like you failed elementary school English class.

okay, any one got something to say about my issue?.....(not my writing)

Get the Norco.

Get the Norco.
I'll go along with that

Norco time :)

Another vote for the Norco, based purely on the parts spec. The frames are more than likely pretty similar in build/quality, so go for the better components/fork.

r the forks really better?......they r just 130 mozocchis.....

not even that they r 120mm

sorry sorry sorry about saying r not are

r the forks really better?......they r just 130 mozocchis.....

It's a quality thing, not quantity. What's 10mm of more travel do for you, if it's crappy travel?

I'll take 120mm of Marzocchi travel over 130mm of SR Suntour anyday.

EIther fork is on the low end of things, but the Marzocchi is at the very least going to last longer.

i supose....but i have riden both and the hydrolic dampeners give the duro's a really nice feel.........and the mozocchis r a little squichy and springy

i supose....but i have riden both and the hydrolic dampeners give the duro's a really nice feel.........and the mozocchis r a little squichy and springy

in that case, get what feels better, and which bike fit you better size wise.

you hadn't mentioned that you'd ridden both before, so how would we know?

the SR fork may feel better now, but the Marzocchi will still likely last/work better in the long run.

at this pricepoint, neither fork is oging to be a super performing thing.

good point, i get what u mean i no marzocchi is a well made brand and duro...well they have been around for ages but i have never seen them doing higher tech stuff.... i just wanted to know what other people thought....

when u reply remember to keep in mind that by buying the haro i save 250 dollars

See, this, and the fact that you've already ridden them would have helped those of us trying to give advice, had you mentioned it in your first post. The more info you give us, the more we can help you.

Saving $250? Not bad. But you'll still be getting less bike. The Norco still appears to be the better of the two.

Decide how much you are willing to spend total, and stick with that.

Remember, you get what you pay for.

im not a seriouse rider yet im more of a beginer....so im not sure either will do

r the forks ..they r just

not even that they r 120mm

sorry sorry sorry about saying r not are

.and the mozocchis r a little squichy and springy

whadt u mean i no .
when u reply remember to keep in mind that by buying the haro i save 250 dollars
What are you stoned or something? I've been really nice about this so far but no more.
STOP WITH THE AOLESE NOW!!!!!
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What are you like 12 or something?
This is NOT a hard concept I suggest you get with the program

Some people just don't get it. *Shake head*

Some people just don't get it. *Shake head*
No freaking doubt.

Raiyn, stop spamming his ****ing thread. Youre more annoying than his "AOLese" is, you wont quit about it, and youre not even a mod. If you have a problem, PM him about it, dont spam a thread and learn to use forums.

hey folks
let us try and get this thread back on topic. Watch the AOLese and calm the language and insults.
thanks

josh165

I've had some problems with SR Suntour components. Norco is lookin better without it :)

learn to use forums.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Funny!


As for the topic the Norco just has the Haro beat.

I like norco's. I'll go with a norco. And while you're out, get something called a "Dictionary". Here is one of them:

Norco builds strong frames that last long and they use good components. Go with the Bigfoot.

yes, im a haro escape 8.1 rider. i have the 2004, if it was the 2004 i would say get the haro, but i looked at getting the 2005 8.1 and it didnt have good compnents such as the 2004. norco is looking better, only cause of what it comes with...but if you can find a 2004 haro anywhere, look at that...its pretty sick