overview
Marzocchi 55 ATA 2/TST2 Air fork, with QR 20, 160mm travel, alloy steer tube - 6061 Alloy heavy duty shore inspired tubing and geometry, hydraform DT, milled HT, chainstay yoke - Hayes Stroker Trail disc brakes with 7” rotors - SRAM X-9 rear derailleur - SRAM X-7 SL trigger shifters - In Germany: Frame only - 349
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
What is Hydroforming?
Hydroforming is a way of shaping a malleable metal such as aluminum into lightweight, structurally stiff and strong frame tubes. Hydroforming is becoming more widely used in the cycle industry, which makes use of the complex shapes possible only be hydroforming to produce stronger, lighter, and more rigid frame tubes for bicycles. This technique is popular with most high-end bicycle manufacturers and is also frequently used in the shaping of aluminum tubes for bicycle frames.
Hydroforming is a specialized type of die forming that uses a high pressure hydraulic fluid to press room temperature working material into a die. To hydroform aluminum into a bicycle frame tube, a hollow tube of aluminum is placed inside a negative mold that has the shape of the desired end result. High pressure hydraulic pistons then inject a fluid at very high pressure inside the aluminum, which causes it to expand until it matches the mold. Hydroforming allows complex shapes to be formed, which would be difficult or impossible with standard solid die stamping. Hydroformed tubes can be made with a higher stiffness to weight ratio.
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.
shore hardtail series average score: 95%
1.
rating:
posted by: bradles
model: sasquatch
comments: it has been the best bike i have ever ridden in years and the shocks are awsome
2.
rating:
posted by: joe bob
model: bigfoot
comments: i have had the big for 3 months or so and i love it. keep up the good work for the 08 season NORCO ROCKS
3.
rating:
posted by: nish
model: sasquatch
comments: i have the 07 and the only thing i would say is the single tracks rims are rubbish and buy halo SAS rims because they are the best.
4.
rating:
posted by: dh/ freeride/ dj/ rider
model: manik
comments: this bike is the bomb. i have not got a norco manik yet but i took one for a test ride and it is the best bike I've ever ridden. i can't wait to by this insane bike.
5.
rating:
posted by: bike chick=d
model: manik
comments: AWESOME...rides great I just bought one and I still can't believe that it's mine...it's sooooooooo SEXY<3good job norco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6.
rating:
posted by: sam
model: sasquatch
comments: i have the 2005 frame, and ive up graded all the parts to 07 parts. The frame is still going strong. No signs of weekness besides a few paint scratches. I LOVE THIS BIKE! great job norco!!!
7.
rating:
posted by: wozza
model: manik
comments: i paid the extra to get what i thought was a good bike but what i got was a heap better than what i first thought .08 manik it blows all over my mates mongoose. handles everything i have thrown at it AWSOME
8.
rating:
posted by: katie
model: bigfoot
comments: the katmandu is the best bike!!! its a great bike which has alot to offer and is in alot of shopers budgetit is a great bike for starters!!!
9.
rating:
posted by: hosehead
model: sasquatch
comments: i've got the 07 sasquatch and its by far the best bike i've ever had. It does more i then i need it to and i can now ride wheelies for miles! get one eh?
10.
rating:
posted by: luck ass
model: sasquatch
comments: awesome Bike! hope to get one in the spring . blows my 07 Kona shred right out of the Bush!!!!!!!!
11.
rating:
posted by: josh r
model: bigfoot
comments: i have had my bigfoot for almost 5 months now and all is perfect exept for a few little problems with the cranks i was wondering if any one could tell me if this is a common problem with the cranks
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rating:
posted by: ...
model: rampage
comments: I have the 07 Rampage, and it is amazing! You definitely get more than what you pay for. The brakes have never given be grief or anything else. I brought it to a bike park the second time I ever rode it to see what it could take, and put it this way, I started with 12 foot drops. props to Norco!
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rating:
posted by: ! n o r c o !
model: manik
comments: o6 sasquatch best thing to go from the mountian to the jumps or the park
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rating:
posted by: dr. bero
model: rampage
comments: rampage 07,,,bought frame only in Croatia,, excellent frame but it is a little bit heavy,,,it is super durable and hard,,,,,excellent frame
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rating:
posted by: baz
model: rampage
comments: hay, i had the team DH then stopped riding the downhill tracks and downgraded to the Rampage. it rides smooth, suspension is the good. The breaks are the pretty good too and gears are nice and smooth. cheers norco for making a prety mean bike.
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rating:
posted by: jamie
model: bigfoot
comments: i've had the 06 version for nearly 2years now and its still ripping after changing a few parts round
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rating:
posted by: dimmaz
model: rampage
comments: Rampage 07! i had a sasquatch then upgraded to the rampage best thing ever rides smooth even on dh track. suspension is insane. breaks r the best and gears a sweet. never slip after excessive use. i luv it thumbs up norco
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rating:
posted by: i ride bikes
model: bigfoot
comments: I got a 2007 Bigfoot it's the best hard tail ever. My friend got a kona sherad I rode it for 2 seconds and it was nothing like my Bigfoot. my Bigfoot was way better. Good Job NORCO And Keep Up The Good Work!!!
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rating:
posted by: dj- freerider
model: sasquatch
comments: the sasquatch is one of the best hardtails I've even ridden. the forks are fantastic and it handles great. this is my dream hardtail!
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rating:
posted by: joe
model: bigfoot
comments: The Bigfoot is a good bike i've had it for a month or two it's great for a starter
21.
rating:
posted by: wilski
model: manik
comments: The manik 08 is the bomb you could literally drop a nuke on it. This beast craps over all other non-norco hardtails. Keep on rockin'.
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rating:
posted by: erik
model: manik
comments: I just got an 07 manik. It blows away my old trek 4300. I am finding I can do so much more than before. Big drops don't seem so big anymore. I use it for shore riding on Burnaby Mountain.
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posted by: jster
model: sasquatch
comments: absolutely blew me away the best bike i have ever ridden in 15 years of competitive racing
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posted by: bikerboys
model: sasquatch
comments: le sasquatch est le best polyvalent que jai eu on toute faire avec du manual au grosse drop il mange tout sauf peut-être moins en dh léger...
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posted by: kirky
model: manik
comments: Mann it is so sick. It looks great and Handles like a dream. It's a must have. Payceout.
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posted by: freerider/racer/djer
model: manik
comments: really sick bike, just bought a manik and it's still got me huckin' it , awesome job norco, its invincible. jumps, trails, i've even raced it in ht divisons, the manik is tough as nails and will take it all. keep rollin them out boys
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posted by: ducktape
model: rampage
comments: The rampage looks like the best all round hardtail you can find. Look forward to getting one in a few months time or early next year. Don't like the look of stroker brakes much though so will probably switch them out.
28.
rating:
posted by: branden
model: sasquatch
comments: Was awesome ! the bike had amazing shocks the handling was great!! I am definitely gonna buy this bike in the spring !! I love this bike
29.
rating:
posted by: <(-_-)>
model: manik
comments: It looks awesome.. i have a norco bigfoot 06 with marazochi drop offs and my friend got that bike i reckon a week ago and i rode it and fell in love. its a fully sick bike
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rating:
posted by: josh
model: sasquatch
comments: Excellent! Just had mine out for some shore riding and it handeled like a dream, even after my wiping out. Durable and fun. -C-word
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2008 Norco Rampage
