Northrock XC9
08-31-08, 11:43 AM
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Northrock XC9
So i dont know if any ones ever heard of this bike of brand. Well i saw it at a Costco store. The price is $550, its a Hardtail with Deore LX components. It has a Ritchey Seatpost, Handlebar and stem. Also has Avid BB5 brakes front and back. The wheels are made by WTB, and has joytech hubs. From the looks it seems to a steal to at that price with those components, Would it a good idea to purchase as my first mountain bike? Any info would be great.
Almost forgot...It has a 100mm Marzocchi MZ Racefork
Almost forgot...It has a 100mm Marzocchi MZ Racefork
08-31-08, 12:00 PM
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How about a link, I'm too lazy to look.
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08-31-08, 12:10 PM
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Lol...Im hoping your not to lazy to copy and paste because i dont know how to link stuff.
https://www.northrockbikes.com/
https://www.northrockbikes.com/
08-31-08, 12:56 PM
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It's actualy deore equipped with just an LX rear. That they call it an LX equipped" bike is kind of a joke.
Still, those are some pretty nice components for 550. Obviously though you're not getting the support of a real bike shop, and I wouldn't exactly trust costco to put together a bike safely. So it would be worth looking at bikesdirect stuff as a reasonably comparison.
Still, those are some pretty nice components for 550. Obviously though you're not getting the support of a real bike shop, and I wouldn't exactly trust costco to put together a bike safely. So it would be worth looking at bikesdirect stuff as a reasonably comparison.
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Ok, Ill look into it, My dad has a friend whos been mountain biking for like 20yrs, been on a couple or rides with him and was immediatly hooked, said if i did get it that he'd make sure everything was assembled and in tune they way its supposed to be. I know most of the components on the bike. But ive had some trouble finding info on the fork, i know Marzocchi is a reputable brand, jus having trouble finding that exact model.
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I'll just throw this out to ya. You can pick up a '09 Specialized Hardrock(orange bike in sig) for $550. The fork isn't much but if you're just staring out it'll do.
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It comes with a suntour w/lockout. I have no clue how it rides I changed mine when I got it home.
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Yeah theres also a bike I just saw on Bikes Direct. A Windsor Cliff 4900.
Deore Front Derailleur
XT Rear Derailleur
Tektro Mechanical Disk Brakes
Rock Shox Dart 2 Fork
Alex Double Wall Rims with WTB tires
Truvativ Triple Peive Crankset
sounds pretty good for only $450
Deore Front Derailleur
XT Rear Derailleur
Tektro Mechanical Disk Brakes
Rock Shox Dart 2 Fork
Alex Double Wall Rims with WTB tires
Truvativ Triple Peive Crankset
sounds pretty good for only $450
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XC9 Review
After doing some research on the XC9 I found this detail overview 
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https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.ph...ight=northrock
From what I saw the bike frame is good quality, major components and the price makes for an incredible buy. The only problem is finding one. Best of luck.
Here's a link to Northrock's site. https://www.northrockbikes.com
:https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.ph...ight=northrock
From what I saw the bike frame is good quality, major components and the price makes for an incredible buy. The only problem is finding one. Best of luck.
Here's a link to Northrock's site. https://www.northrockbikes.com
