Norco, I'll stand on guard for thee.

[shill] I used to sell Norco bikes 10+ years ago, and was always very impressed. They didn't have the sweet paintjobs that the Treks and Specialized did, but they had the same components, often better frame materials and virtually identical geometry [R&D = Ripoff and Duplicate ]. However, the price was always significantly less. Looking at their newer bikes, like the VFR and their road and CX bikes, I'd have to say they're on target more often than not. If I need a practical bike that represents good value, I'd seriously consider Norco. [/shill]