Originally posted by ~MoDCoN~
Heya guys, I'm getting a new bike soon, (limited budget AU$500...) and was wondering what you people thought of the Norco brand. Is it respectable/good quality...etc? I was looking at the 'Adventure' Series, ie. Norco Storm and Kokanee. Any reccomendations would be real appreciated.
Norco is considered to be one of the elite freeride bike manufacterers by the North Shore riders and those guys push their bikes to the absolute limits .Although I ride a Cannondale and a Kona,my wife and two daughters all ride Norcos.They've been reliable bikes that have required a minimal amount of service work.These are cross country bikes and if ridden as they were intended to be used will give years of reliable service.They are NOT a huckers bike and if ridden that way will most certainly fail.
The Storm is a 27 spd well spec'd for the money and the frame is built of 7005 aluminum.
The Kokanee is a 24 spd also well spec'd and has a frame built from 6061 aluminum.Both use a 4" Marzocchi fork.
I think you'd be happy with either of these moderately priced bikes.
Dave