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2020 Norco Sight - We Ride the Radical New Geometry of this Next-Generation Trail Bike
The 150mm trail/all-mountain bike market is fiercely competitive as new contenders step up their game to make this category of bike more versatile, albeit, with a greater emphasis on descending prowess.Hot on the heels of their new Optic, the 2020 Norco Sight is a bold offering from the Canadian...
This thing rocks. Great geo, CS length varies between sizes. I've had a bit of shitty luck and experiences with Norco frame durability in the past , but haven't owned one in over 12 years so I'm sure they've sorted that out by now.
Yeah that looks awesome. Good stuff, Norco.2020 Norco Sight - We Ride the Radical New Geometry of this Next-Generation Trail Bike
The 150mm trail/all-mountain bike market is fiercely competitive as new contenders step up their game to make this category of bike more versatile, albeit, with a greater emphasis on descending prowess.Hot on the heels of their new Optic, the 2020 Norco Sight is a bold offering from the Canadian...www.vitalmtb.com
This thing rocks. Great geo, CS length varies between sizes. I've had a bit of shitty luck and experiences with Norco frame durability in the past , but haven't owned one in over 12 years so I'm sure they've sorted that out by now.
Can't tell if the bike is progressive or if they put moar tokens in the can for the suspension charts.
agree. went to have a look at the frame-only options. I like the look of the blue aluminium ones...
but 148 rear spacing and press-fit bb.
We have been on them in '17, '18, and '19 and if anything now they are overbuilt. Our whole team has not any durability2020 Norco Sight - We Ride the Radical New Geometry of this Next-Generation Trail Bike
The 150mm trail/all-mountain bike market is fiercely competitive as new contenders step up their game to make this category of bike more versatile, albeit, with a greater emphasis on descending prowess.Hot on the heels of their new Optic, the 2020 Norco Sight is a bold offering from the Canadian...
This thing rocks. Great geo, CS length varies between sizes. I've had a bit of shitty luck and experiences with Norco frame durability in the past , but haven't owned one in over 12 years so I'm sure they've sorted that out by now.
issue with them at all. My Carbon Range actually feels kind of tankish. It has a heavier carbon layup and will hold a straight line like a dh rig. it is not the lightest but burly for sure. I need to move up a frame size though, and I am really excited about what they have done with the Optic and Sight.
Press fit is unfortunate, but can you even think of a new bike that's still 142mm? I guess Banshee still has their swappable dropouts, but that's got its own downsides (weight). Boost didn't really solve anything, but it's just the way the world is now.
Are press fit BB's still a problem? I figured that would be sorted out by now. I mean after all, threaded BB's are just bearings pressed into cups. And yes I understand it is harder to hold tolerances on a bearing bore if you are doing it post-weld in an aluminum frame, but fixturing should be able to take care of that.
I’m at 2,400 mi on my first PF BB.
PF with a 30mm axle is kind of asking for trouble but PF with 24mm is just fine
Do you guys know how Norco is doing the lengthening of the CS on their bikes nowadays?
Are they still moving the anchoring points of the rear triangle rearward as the sizes increase?
Are they still moving the anchoring points of the rear triangle rearward as the sizes increase?
Wouldn't you?
Makes the most sense from a manufacturing perspective.
I haven't compared some of the brand new frame sizes next to each other to be sure though. I'm just assuming so.
yes, sure, it makes most sense from a production point of view since the front triangle is the only part of the frame that changes between sizes. But the enginerd inside me likes the way taken by Raaw where they lengthen the chainstay for the bigger sizes and changes the LR so that it fits heavier rider. It feels more optimised somehow...
Canfield!!
too soon?
too soon?
The RAAW is such a nice riding bike. There’s lots of clever ideas in there.yes, sure, it makes most sense from a production point of view since the front triangle is the only part of the frame that changes between sizes. But the enginerd inside me likes the way taken by Raaw where they lengthen the chainstay for the bigger sizes and changes the LR so that it fits heavier rider. It feels more optimised somehow...
If only someone inside the industry could make something that cool in a mass produced frame instead of giving us TwinLoc....
Fun fact: the Raaw guy designed this to mount your TwinLoc on while working for ScottIf only someone inside the industry could make something that cool in a mass produced frame instead of giving us TwinLoc....
It seems indeed well engineered.
I never rode one personally but a riding buddy of mine living in Mallorca had one between a Wreckoning and now a SB150... I don't know if he was offended by the fact that it was an aluminium bike but he complained about the CS being too long for its riding style. I hope to be able to try one in the future to get my own biased opinion
Try the new DH bike.If only someone inside the industry could make something that cool in a mass produced frame instead of giving us TwinLoc....
Toodles only rides squid punter bikes now, his GF is into DH though and she's pretty decent!
this been posted yet? seems interesting:
bikerumor.com
REEB Sqweeb v3 reshaped into an adjustable travel trail bike AND enduro race sled!
The new US-made REEB Sqweeb v3 trail bike is the first to see the touch of MTB legend Jeff Lenosky, transforming from everyday trail to enduro race bike...
bikerumor.com
161 Frameset
Developed with Top 20 EWS rider Matt Stuttard and the Enduro World Series in mind - The 161 features progressive geometry to descend as fast as possible, whilst reducing fatigue with a low effort climbing position.
www.privateerbikes.com
These guys tick a lot of boxes.
Agree thats a pretty baller bike for the money, although I was shocked at how many people actually work at the company. Guess they're planning on selling an Imperial shit tonne of bikes (one model atm no less).View attachment 138512
161 Frameset
Developed with Top 20 EWS rider Matt Stuttard and the Enduro World Series in mind - The 161 features progressive geometry to descend as fast as possible, whilst reducing fatigue with a low effort climbing position.
These guys tick a lot of boxes.
Three people in warranty and managers for everything. Are there any non-managers? I guess thats the one non-executive director dude. What about the executive director?
but wait...i thought the monkey didn't like trunion mount shocks?
re: company size, looks like they also have a different brand (Hunt?) that does more road/bikepacking type stuff...
re: company size, looks like they also have a different brand (Hunt?) that does more road/bikepacking type stuff...
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That seatpost is as straight up as a Paula Abdul song.View attachment 138512
161 Frameset
Developed with Top 20 EWS rider Matt Stuttard and the Enduro World Series in mind - The 161 features progressive geometry to descend as fast as possible, whilst reducing fatigue with a low effort climbing position.
These guys tick a lot of boxes.
Almost pulled the trigger on a Squeeb when I bought my GG, but didn't want a 150mm bike, that new 130mm looks primo! Good time to be in the market for a US made bike.this been posted yet? seems interesting:
REEB Sqweeb v3 reshaped into an adjustable travel trail bike AND enduro race sled!
The new US-made REEB Sqweeb v3 trail bike is the first to see the touch of MTB legend Jeff Lenosky, transforming from everyday trail to enduro race bike...
https://www.theriderfirm.cc/ that's the parent company
I like the look of the sizing on the new Prime.
www.pinkbike.com
Banshee Announces Updated Prime, Phantom & Spitfire Frames - Pinkbike
Banshee's trio of trail bikes received significant updates for 2020.
they all look real nice.I like the look of the sizing on the new Prime.
Banshee Announces Updated Prime, Phantom & Spitfire Frames - Pinkbike
Banshee's trio of trail bikes received significant updates for 2020.
At 6'2" I was always XL on "old" sizing of bikes. With all the new geo I always seem to be at the very top end of large or very low end of XL sizing. It makes me think I have the choice of feeling squashed or too stretched for most manufacturers.
Would like to try one of these too:
www.bikemag.com
Tested: Forbidden Druid | BIKE Magazine
With its out-of-the-box suspension concept and remarkable descending characteristics, the Druid a refreshing offering in the super-versatile 29er trail bike category.
www.bikemag.com
I'm with you. This might be the first wagon wheeler I'm curious about.
Aside from the dog crap covered tires, very tasty indeed. I'd put 27 wheels on that biatch though.Would like to try one of these too:
Tested: Forbidden Druid | BIKE Magazine
With its out-of-the-box suspension concept and remarkable descending characteristics, the Druid a refreshing offering in the super-versatile 29er trail bike category.