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Description
One of Norco's main goals
this year was to improve rider positioning on their
DH/Extreme Freeride bikes by lowering the fork length,
lowering the standover height, and shortening the head
tube.
Norco has chosen to keep their true 4-bar linkage
"Horst link" design, as it is still the best rear
suspension system for isolating both the pedaling and
braking forces to create that ‘bottomless’ feel whether
you are soaking up stutter-bumps or airing a big drop.
As quoted by Bike Magazine in their July 2005 issue,
"The axle path is the key to a good suspension design,
the "Horst link design" creates a near vertical rear
wheel axle path which all but eliminates suspension
feedback and offers a smooth ride . . . The Horst link
4-bar linkage is still the design standard to judge
suspension performance by."
They have also made a few design changes specifically
for smaller riders, such as the shorter 50mm reach
Marzocchi clamp on stem (mediums have the 62mm) and a
slightly lighter spring weight.
Finally, Norco has lightened up all the bikes in this
category by removing excess material from the head
tubes, chainstay yokes and tubing, and dropouts.
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Specs:
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Use: |
DH/Freeride
mountain biking. |
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Color: |
Grey
(shown)
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Sizes: |
S/M, M/L |
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Frame: |
Hydraform 6061
Aluminum, 9" Travel |
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Suspension: |
Fork:
Marzocchi 888VF2 8" Travel
Rear: Fox DHX-3 |
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Wheels: |
Hubs: Axiom
Rim:
Sun MTX
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.5"
Spokes: DT Champion Black |
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Shifters: |
Shimano Deore 9 spd rapid fire |
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Brakes: |
Hayes HFX-9, 8"
rotors |
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Drivetrain: |
Cranks:
Truvativ Hussefelt
Chainguide:
E13 Light
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore |
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