norco or avanti



johngrass

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can u help me deciade wheter to get a avanti manic or norco manik i want to use them for downhill

ere r the stats this is the norco manik
FRAME: Shore HT 2.2 mm thick wall oversize octagon to round 7005 aluminum , CNC chainstay yoke, extra stay gussets , FORK: Marzocchi Z-1 Dropoff triple clamp,155 mm
HEADSET: FSA 872 deep cup Stainless CRANKS: Truvativ Hussefelt double w/bash guard
BOTTOM BRK: Truvativ ISIS Giga splined PEDALS: Wellgo DX flat
CHAIN: KMC Z-72 FREEWHEEL: Shimano HG-30 8 sp cass.
FRONT CHANGER: Shimano Alivio REAR CHANGER: Shimano Deore
SHIFTERS: Shimano Alivio BAR: Titec El-Norte 1.5"
STEM: Aricle DH oversize FRONT BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 8"hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 8"hydraulic disc BRAKE LEVERS: Hayes hydraulic
FRONT HUB: Shimano Deore Disc REAR HUB: Shimano Deore Disc
RIMS: Sun Single Track 26" frnt / 24" rr SPOKES: Black Stainless
TIRES: Kenda Blue Groove 26x2.5 fr/Nevagal 24x2.5" rr SADDLE: Axiom Freeride saddle
SEATPOST: Axiom comp COLOURS: Sand Blower Grey
SIZES: S, M, L

and this is the avanti manic
7005 Alloy Hydra-Formed Top Tube with Replaceable Hanger
Fork Marzocchi Drop Off Comp, 130mm Travel
Brake Levers Hayes Hydraulic
Brakes Hayes Hydraulic Disc
Shifters Shimano MC20 24spd
Front Derail Shimano Deore
Rear Derail Shimano Deore
Crankset Truvativ Hussefelt, 22-32/Bashguard
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Hussefelt Spline
Chain KMC IG51
Pedals Alloy BMX Platform
Headset Tange TG-MX-2 1-1/8"
Stem Truvativ Hussefelt, 31.8mm
Bars Truvativ Riser with 31.8mm centre
Hubs Shimano M475 Disc
Cassette Shimano CS-HG50 11-30 8speed
Spokes DT Stainless Steel, Pro Lock Nipples
Rims/Wheels Alex AL-DM24
Tyres Kenda Kinetics 26 x 2.35
Seat Post Alloy 30.6mm Micro Adjust
Saddle Dual Slalom designed with Cro-mo Rails

can u help me decide thanx
 
I am hearing a lot more people say stay away from norco dh. but they seem to make afordable decent bikes. does this mean cheap?
 
I ride an 04Avanti Barracuda hardtail and am very happy with it (except maybe the **** wheels and tyres it came with)
My mate has a 04 avanti ridge rider and is equally happy.