cove g-spot or norco team shore

[Ryans]

I have a cove g-spot now with fith element 6" and up front Jr T Which I think is a great bike.If I were to buy a Norco Team Shore which has 7" in the back with Jrt on front then upgrade to shiver later.What would be the big differances in the handing ,jumping ,skinnies. would it be worth upgrading to that frame or would I not notice much of a differance. Are G-SPOT worth big coin as I know how guys are allways looking for that spot how much $$$$$ Thanks

[IFO]

alot of coins for a minimal gain...

if u have the cash go for it... but i wouldn't....

a used G-spot is not worth more or less then most other FS frames when sold used...

[carter]

Come on my BigHit owns your ass!!!!!!

I thought the 2003 TS was 8".

[well ridden]

those seem like completly differnt bikes.

[Smoke]

I'd give the Norco the edge for DH ability. Quite a bit plusher and more active with the Horst style linkage.

The G-Spot gets props for all round durability and versatility. They climb great with the 5th and the advantages of a full seat tube can't be over emphasized. I've never had a more reliable bike than my G-Spot.

Having said that, I'm selling mine because I want more travel. Walking beam bikes like the G-Spot, Kona, Banshee, etc., have technical engineering issues that get problematic when you push the travel over 6".

It's either the Peeler or the RMX for me this year.

I think you will notice that the Shore is better at handling the big drops but you might find it a bit sluggish on the tight skinnies and it'll be a lot heavier on anything uphill.

[corey@nsmb.com]

Hey Smoke,

I'm in the middle of a review on the 04 RMX w/888. Keep yer eyes out for the feedback, its a pretty slick rig.

Corey

[Smoke]

I'm pretty sure that's the way I'm going. Full stock rig, 888's and Saint.

[switch]

Originally posted by Smoke
It's either the Peeler....


Pink? :D

[NooNer]

see sig.:thepimp:

[Smoke]

Originally posted by duke
Norco's climb very well actually, I have a team shore w monsters and along w my telescoping post -thnx ralf- I can still climb pretty damn good--get a shore they are one of the raddest - big riding-bikes going.IMHO

Never said they didn't go uphill, just that the G-Spot is better at it.

..and the Shore is a bit better on the down. It all depends on what you like.

Plus, the G-Spot is actually welded in Surrey while the Norco is from Taiwan. If that means anything to you.

[Hepcat]

Originally posted by Smoke
Walking beam bikes like the G-Spot, Kona, Banshee, etc., have technical engineering issues that get problematic when you push the travel over 6".

Interesting. What sort of issues?

[NooNer]

Originally posted by duke
you saying you didnt like the bike?

not sure if that was directed to me, but its not that i didnt like the bike. i really do, i just want something new. also if i can unload it cheap to someone else who is gonna rip it up, why not?

[Smoke]

Originally posted by Hepcat
Interesting. What sort of issues?

Mostly clearance for the rear wheel. Notice how the Stinky Deelux and the Scream have really steep seat tubes? That's because of the arc that the rear wheel goes through to get that travel. That's also why Giant uses that bent seat tube on the AC bikes. It makes for a better stroke throught the travel by moving the walking beam pivot. Unfortunately that also weakens the whole frame. Kona used to use that design but abandoned it after all the frames broke.

I modified a G-Spot a couple of years ago to go to a 7" travel, but you had to run a 24" wheel for it to work and it had a slight braking issue and lots of pedal feedback.

Interrupted seat tubes allow you to run those goofy slack seat tube angles. This lets the rear wheel move farther without hitting your seat. It also makes one frame size fit more people. It also means that you can't put your seat up and down very easily. Telescoping posts are one solution, but they are cumbersome. With a straight seat tube I can change my seat height without stopping riding.

Yet I digress...

[switch]

Originally posted by Smoke
With a straight seat tube I can change my seat height without stopping riding.

:eek:

[GRIZZ]

ya the team shore is 8"...but they are really easy bikes to handle get sum style factor down on...and the geometry works wicked for slow speed drops and hucks...

[Kyle the Hun]

Originally posted by Ryans
I have a cove g-spot now with fith element 6" and up front Jr T Which I think is a great bike.If I were to buy a Norco Team Shore which has 7" in the back with Jrt on front then upgrade to shiver later.What would be the big differances in the handing ,jumping ,skinnies. would it be worth upgrading to that frame or would I not notice much of a differance. Are G-SPOT worth big coin as I know how guys are allways looking for that spot how much $$$$$ Thanks

I am not too sure what is going on here... Is this Team Shore new or used?
Just so you know, Norco has no 7" travel Team Shore, are you sure you aren't talking about the regular Shore? What year bike are you looking at as well?

[Hepcat]

Originally posted by Smoke
Mostly clearance for the rear wheel. Notice how the Stinky Deelux and the Scream have really steep seat tubes? That's because of the arc that the rear wheel goes through to get that travel. That's also why Giant uses that bent seat tube on the AC bikes. It makes for a better stroke throught the travel by moving the walking beam pivot. Unfortunately that also weakens the whole frame. Kona used to use that design but abandoned it after all the frames broke.

I modified a G-Spot a couple of years ago to go to a 7" travel, but you had to run a 24" wheel for it to work and it had a slight braking issue and lots of pedal feedback.

Interrupted seat tubes allow you to run those goofy slack seat tube angles. This lets the rear wheel move farther without hitting your seat. It also makes one frame size fit more people. It also means that you can't put your seat up and down very easily. Telescoping posts are one solution, but they are cumbersome. With a straight seat tube I can change my seat height without stopping riding.

Yet I digress...

Good answer. :D

[switch]

Originally posted by duke
I dont think telescoping posts are cumbersome at all...eat some wheeties...:P

In Smoke's case, it has nothing to do with strength and everything to do with finger dexterity. :D

[switch]

Originally posted by duke
hey switch I have to ask is that yer grlfriend? hubba hubba

If she was, my wife would kill me.