WTF? How much do all these custom colored parts jack up the prices?
that's totally growing on me. i like the small tube minimalism. wonder how the new shock / link config changes stuff.
Its usually about a degree slacker and .25" on the bb, has been for the last few years anyway. If that doesn't make it work for you, it would not be hard to make a link as its only two plates, obviously you'd have to check clearance and stuff. I any case they usally work on 64-65 ha and the bb is usually around the 14".
ah - i was referring to the new shock / link placement / orientation. the lower cg (and more seatpost adjustability are nice improvements as well. nice parts spec too.
****, wait til the purple comes back.
Like the blue fork and rims!
The wavy stuff is not my thing, looks like the Canuks are coming out of the closet and speccy been on the shore to long to many bent bikes
The wavy stuff is not my thing, looks like the Canuks are coming out of the closet and speccy been on the shore to long to many bent bikes
4 lbs ligther than the previous Team DH,37.5 lbs stock.alas, the gratuitous curvy tube detesters are going to be flogged with noodly appendages in '09. the new dh; funky anno / looks light (air rocco!):
quoting a rep att he product launch
"The name of the dh bike is Team DH. It is 37.5lbs stock build, but, that is with Saint cranks, 68mm BB. You could for sure switch to something lighter. Though, that wait is with 2.35 Kenda tires."
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If I was in the market for a light weight Horst link Canadian bike I think this looks so much better and I am sure they preform equally well
If what they say about geo changes for new year is true I wouldn't go for devinci just because a lot of ppl is norco and it's cool to have an obscure frame.
BTW. What's the deal with the weld going threw all the downtube? That doens't seem like the smartest idea.
BTW. What's the deal with the weld going threw all the downtube? That doens't seem like the smartest idea.
Im sorry but Norco has just lost themselves a potential customer. That DH team is not only downright ugly but probably heavier than a conventional tubeset.
They should have kept at least a straight downtube and moved the shock mount a little higher to compensate.
A straight tube front triangle with st split (ala Commencal or Morewood proto) would have been much more appropriate.
They should have kept at least a straight downtube and moved the shock mount a little higher to compensate.
A straight tube front triangle with st split (ala Commencal or Morewood proto) would have been much more appropriate.
what the hell. it looks like some one really heavy sat on the bike on a really hot day.alas, the gratuitous curvy tube detesters are going to be flogged with noodly appendages in '09. the new dh; funky anno / looks light (air rocco!):
wow, msrp set at $7100
what the junk?
what the junk?
this thread is tiring, it reminds me of the initial nomad thread from years ago...
Bike looks great IMO, light and bombable
Bike looks great IMO, light and bombable
While I haven't ridden a Wilson, the rear is said to be quite flexy with that design.
I sure do like the way it looks though.
I haven't had much time on the 08+ Wilsons, but the 07 and previous bikes are noodles under side loads. Between having the really long seat stay, the two piece shock link, and needle bearings at all pivots, it definitely gets its flex on.
It's a little worse than a Blindside, significantly worse than a DHR, and not even comparable with say a Sunday, M6, V10, Izumi, etc.
That said, the Wilson is still the fastest Horst link bike I've ridden yet.
As far as the Norcos go, they're all over Whistler, and they look much better in person. The red ones with the stock 2008 A-Line build look like garbage, but the sleeker, faster (boxxer, low/wide bars, Kenda-less) built bikes actually look good. The new Five looks really good.
And the new Trek DH bike? So tits.
It's a little worse than a Blindside, significantly worse than a DHR, and not even comparable with say a Sunday, M6, V10, Izumi, etc.
That said, the Wilson is still the fastest Horst link bike I've ridden yet.
As far as the Norcos go, they're all over Whistler, and they look much better in person. The red ones with the stock 2008 A-Line build look like garbage, but the sleeker, faster (boxxer, low/wide bars, Kenda-less) built bikes actually look good. The new Five looks really good.
And the new Trek DH bike? So tits.
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