overview
Strategically shaped aluminum tubing, square to round tapered mainframe, disc mount - Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 fork with 120mm travel - Shimano Alivio shifters, 24 speed - KT rear cassette 8 speed disc hub - Avid BB 5 mechanical disc brakes with 6” rotors
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xc racing
Lightweight, shorter travel bikes built for cross country racing or harder core cross country riding. Also for 24Hr enduro style rides.
single track
Tight angles, light frames, and no-nonsense parts make these efficient machines perfect for singletrack speed and hitting a whole range of trails. The modern-day evolution of the classic trail bike. Shorter travel, disc brakes.
trail
Great bikes for single track trail, cross country and off road riding. Not built for stunts, jumping or freeriding.
moderate trail / city
As suited to the trails as they are on the city streets, these bikes are where you can start exploring what side of mountain biking you enjoy most, and they’ll take you a long way down the trail.
light trail / city
Conçus pour les cyclistes cherchant un vélo multi-usage, avec fourches à suspension pour amortir les chocs des sentiers cahoteux ou des pavés en mauvais état.
specs
The following are the latest updates of specs for this particular model. Please note however, these specs are subject to change at anytime.
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consumer reviews
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adventure x series average score: 86%
1.
rating:
posted by: josafat
model: katmandu
comments: I own a 06 and i like it a lot but... the pedals suck, so replace them and the suspension needs an upgrade, but it can be expensive.The tires are good for the woods, but not for the city.After replacing the steam, the seat post, the handlebar, the fork and the saddle, it weights less, but for the original price plus the upgrades, i could get a better bike.Conclusion: I like it but it needs some upgrades, like any other bike!!
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rating:
posted by: chase
model: katmandu
comments: well, I haven't owned alot of bikes, but I gotta say that I enjoy this bike quite a bit. It looks cool with it's big wheels and I find it handles well on and off road. I am a bit proturbed about the squeeling brakes though.
3.
rating:
posted by: ronan
model: katmandu
comments: This is by far the best bike ive ever had, its tough, lighter than it looks, and i love how they made it look like a jump bike but its not. overall summery: fully sick all over the floor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4.
rating:
posted by: stevey
model: wolverine
comments: i bought mine last year and it has preformed well over the time ive had it, and no fixin has been required. IT DOES FULLY SICK SKIDS brrrraaappppp.
5.
rating:
posted by: arny
model: wolverine
comments: great al rounder bike best i have had in my years.good work norco.
6.
rating:
posted by: jack
model: wolverine
comments: great bike . i rode it in 2007 norco nationals . needs better forks and seat. great for beginers to intermediate rders
7.
rating:
posted by: tyson kingdon
model: wolverine
comments: I bought this beast on nov,25 07 and so far i love it! it's great fun to ride. Great attributes are it's up-graded forks from the 07's, its weight, looks and durability in all styles of riding.get it at spokeomotion in Newmarket-GOOD DEALS AND STAFF! OVERALL-90% Tyson Kingdon
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rating:
posted by: matt
model: wolverine
comments: great bike, can crash it anywhere at any time and will still be as good as new, great bike to fly down trails with or hit jumps with fun alround bike but needs upgraded forks.
9.
rating:
posted by: adam
model: katmandu
comments: The katmandu is a great bike for begginers It's is in the budget unlike ally of the bikes and it can handle all the jumps and is a great alrounder. If you are just beggining than this a great bike for you. Katmandu..........it's for you
10.
rating:
posted by: anonymous
model: wolverine
comments: It's a great bike but I don't know if I can put a better fork on it...if I put a 140 mm All Mountain (Marzocchi), will it work well together?
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rating:
posted by: scott
model: wolverine
comments: I Just bought a Wolverine and i love it. Its one of the most durable bikes out there but there's one thing you have to watch out for. DON'T GET MUD IN THE DERAILLEUR or else you'll be paying for a new one.
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rating:
posted by: marino
model: wolverine
comments: Great bike. Takes a beating like nobody's business... Not great in urban settings (a little heavy, and not the easiest to trick on; but after a fall, it comes away scratched and smiling), but amazing in the trails...
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rating:
posted by: anonymous
model: wolverine
comments: i ride an 06 and it preformed well but there's definitely room for improvement on the frame cuz i just recently broke mine and it was made from 6061 aluminum but now they are made from lighter and weaker 7005 aluminum so i will see how my new one performs
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posted by: anonymous
model: katmandu
comments: lol well as for all those other comments it's far from being the best bike! but its a good bike for beginners and for the price then its obvious why there are so many people that own this
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