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).