overview
Marzocchi 888 RCV fork with dual SSVF system, external rebound and compression adjust - Fox DHX-3 rear shock with Position Sensitive Boost Valve and factory tuned ProPedal - KT hubs with Sun MTX S-type rims and DT Swiss Champion spokes - Truvativ Hussefelt cranks with 36 tooth ring and Black Spire NSX chain guide
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usage
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dh race
Bikes built for professional or highly skilled riders for DH racing, hardcore freeriding, shuttling or bike park riding.
full-on freeride
Hardcore freeride bikes built for skilled riders riding technical Shore style, big drops, jumps and stunts.
all-round freeride
Hardtail bikes built for Shore style trails; freeride bikes built to climb and for BC style all mountain.
shore-trails
These bikes would be built for all mountain style BC riding, medium travel and weight for climbing but still ready for any technical decending, just not for big jumps.
all mountain
Lighter duty bikes built for all mountain, enduro XC, 24Hr style racing or just back country trail riding. No jumping or extreme riding.
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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"If efficiency were the only factor demanding attention, it would be fairly simple. During this last decade, the cycling sport has evolved from an endurance sport into a power-endurance sport. The influence of biomechanic and aerodynamic research is gaining importance. The goal is to find a cycling position in which power is maximally converted into motion."
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technology
Adjustable BB height and head tube angle
Adjustable rear shock mount offers adjustable BB height and head angle.
Low BB setting: 359mm (14.1 in.); Head Angle 63.7 degrees
High BB setting: 377mm (14.8 in.); Head Angle 64.5 degrees
Low Standover
Frame design offers low standover height.
8" - 9" inches of adjustable travel
Adjustable rear wheel travel. Travel range 198mm – 225mm (7.8 in. – 8.9 in.) Marzocchi Roco World Cup rear shock w/Titanium spring.
Forged Headtube
Wide mounting flanges offer increased weld area and higher strength
New Forged Link Arms
New smoother aesthetics with welded brace for increased rigidity
Large sealed bearing pivots
15mm pivot axle for frame/linkage pivot; 12mm pivot axles for seatstay/linkage pivot
Anodized finish
Anodized frame finish (Team DH/A-Line Park Edition). Anodized finish adds substantial durability against chipping and scratching
What is Horst Link?
The Horst Link is a term for a four-bar rear suspension which attached the rear axle to the seat stay instead of the swingarm. Horst Leitner, the link's namesake, discovered that the design separates braking and pedaling forces from the rear suspension. Instead of chain tension and braking, causing "brake jack" or pedal "kick back", the Horst Link allows the wheel to move freely in a vertical path. In fact, the Horst Link will cycle up and down with the rear tire locked nearly as well as it will when it is rolling, because the axle is on the seatstay and the seatstay is "decoupled" from the suspension. A Horst Link design is often referred to as a "fully active" system, meaning it's free to compress and rebound at all times, both when the rider is in the saddle and standing up. Not only is the suspension independent from chain forces under pedaling loads, but it allows you to maintain an efficient pedal stroke since the suspension action has no effect on it.
consumer reviews
The following information contains an average series rating percentage and product reviews that have been submitted to norco.com by Norco consumers via our online product review form. If you are interested in posting your own product review, please do so by filling out the product review submission form! Please note: no sign up is necessary.
downhill and gravity series average score: 96%
1.
rating:
posted by: zane
model: a-line park edition
comments: This is a very nice bike and for what it comes with, is well worth the money.Thanks for some awesome bikes Norco!
2.
rating:
posted by: dh racer
model: a-line park edition
comments: this bike is the best ever. it has the highest quality specs and the performance to back it up. this will handle anything you throw at it and plenty nore.
3.
rating:
posted by: bikerchik
model: atomik
comments: HEY!!!!! I have a manik(2007)and an atomik(2005).their great! I do downhill races with my atomik, it still rydes like new. All I have to say is that norco isn't crap , so people out there if you want a great bike BUY A NORCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D
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rating:
posted by: luke
model: xxxx
comments: the new xxxx rules this beast accelerates like a dream and everything is nice and plush thankyou norco for building this bike.
5.
rating:
posted by: frank
model: team dh
comments: Love this bike, love the feel. Would love to see a full RS bike, call it the team dh sl (supa lite). With other weight weenie parts. Anyways, great bike. But 40lbs? Mine was 42. I think you need to check the scales....
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rating:
posted by: dom
model: a-line park edition
comments: You want downhill, freeride, DJ - the A-line park will do anything it's told. Throw anything at it and it will be ripping up the dirt!
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rating:
posted by: kid
model: atomik
comments: best down hill bike i have rode. has great suspension and can handle anything you throw at it. it can rip down any hill you go against
8.
rating:
posted by: leparp1canadien
model: atomik
comments: il comble tout a fait les défauts qu'avait le modèle 2004 (peut être voir pour réduire un peu l'angle de chasse) mais tellement confortable et joueur, un vrai Norco sans aucun doute.
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rating:
posted by: zesteee goodness
model: xxxx
comments: whats up I got an a line a that thing has held up to just about everything I can throw at it although my a-line is built up at about 50 pounds it handles like a dream even in technical tight sections. the only thing wrong with it was the suspension spring is soft (i only weigh about 145 pounds so I'm not fat) but that is almost a given with spring shocks so yeah I love this bike.
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rating:
posted by: jay (tree)
model: team dh
comments: i love this bike way way better than the 06 model and the paint job is off the rictor-scale.great job all you guys at norco
11.
rating:
posted by: michael
model: atomik
comments: 2008 atomik is a great ride, very smooth. I agree the 2007 frame looks a lot better but the 08 performs better.!!!
12.
rating:
posted by: blake2234
model: atomik
comments: best bike ever ridden handles really well just sticks to the ground and so cheap thank you norco!!!!
13.
rating:
posted by: anonymous
model: a-line
comments: what an amazing bike i have never ridden anything smoother plus it handles like a dream!! :)!!
14.
rating:
posted by: anonymous
model: a-line park edition
comments: This bike is MINT, half the parts on it are better then the team D/H and 2000 $ less! cant beat that
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2008 Norco A-line
