Norco 2010 Product Launch - Part 2

fergs · 08-05-2009, 09:57 AM

Part 2 from the Norco 2010 launch is here. Post your questions/comments!

King of Fasia · 08-05-2009, 02:18 PM

Looks great, some cool new products there. I like that Judan, might we see more belt drive in the future?

RossputiN · 08-05-2009, 04:23 PM

Couldn't agree more with your comment about the abundance of bike choices out there now. I just bought an end-of-season ds bike last weekend (my ride upto that point was an '03 Brodie Brute), my first new bike in 6 years, after approx. 1 year of decision making. Sure, some may argue I'm a bit of a 'hold-out' but the growing number of manufacturers, both frame and components, made it that much harder to decide.

biggles604 · 08-05-2009, 04:58 PM

The new LT is a really nice bike. I got to check it out. The changes made to it make it feel a lot more solid feeling than this years bike (which is already pretty solid), and the Hammerschmidt is really quite fantastic, although I still would like to see the equivalent of a third ring. The 6.1 weighs 33lbs I think, which is pretty respectable for the stock bike with a Joplin.

Dan Austin · 08-05-2009, 05:33 PM

I'd really like to throw a leg over the LT 6.1. I love the LT2 I tested this year and think that the improvements over last years model will really make it shine even more.

Robot · 08-05-2009, 05:50 PM

How do you remove / replace the belt from Judan? Is that what the bolt on the drive-side seat stay is for?

I rode the LT 6.1 when Biggles saw it and was impressed by the spec and weight. I never used the Joplin that was on the demo -- the non-remote version is difficult to adjust when riding on anything but flat -- but I'd use one with the remote. The front end was uncomfortably high for me (stem / headset). Hammerschmidt was awesome, although I'm not sure I'd prefer it over a number of other component upgrades. The LT slides into a tough market too, not sure that I'd choose one over some of the other options out there.

Couch_Surfer · 08-05-2009, 05:50 PM

What's the advantage of a belt drive system over a chain?
I mean, it looks pretty cool, but what's the reasoning behind it.

That white hipstermobile looks slick.

LeeLau · 08-05-2009, 05:58 PM

It's a good idea to drop the execrable Fox DHX Air off the Fluid LT

xy9ine · 08-05-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Couch_Surfer

What's the advantage of a belt drive system over a chain?
I mean, it looks pretty cool, but what's the reasoning behind it.

no maintenance, lighter, cleaner, and longer lifespan. makes sense - for certain applications.

rewoga · 08-05-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggles604

The new LT is a really nice bike. I got to check it out. The changes made to it make it feel a lot more solid feeling than this years bike (which is already pretty solid), and the Hammerschmidt is really quite fantastic, although I still would like to see the equivalent of a third ring. The 6.1 weighs 33lbs I think, which is pretty respectable for the stock bike with a Joplin.

sounds like the Six...wait a minute, they don't make that anymore do they!?!?!

skifreak · 08-05-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rewoga

sounds like the Six...wait a minute, they don't make that anymore do they!?!?!

why would they - it had an interrupted seat tube, was heavier and not as pedal friendly... better to move to a more capable all mountain climber than another dh bike... good choice on Norco's part

rewoga · 08-05-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skifreak

why would they - it had an interrupted seat tube, was heavier and not as pedal friendly... better to move to a more capable all mountain climber than another dh bike... good choice on Norco's part

Heavy? At 33 lbs, the Fluid 6.1 is pretty much the same weight as some of the Sixes I have seen. Pedal friendly? I did most of my laps at 12 Hours of Cumberland on my Six - was under 30 minutes on each one...

They'll call it the Six next year...

LeeLau · 08-05-2009, 07:24 PM

The interrupted seat tube blows - the Fluid's design is exponentially better - and that's from a Six and fluid owner

kperras · 08-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeLau

The interrupted seat tube blows - the Fluid's design is exponentially better - and that's from a Six and fluid owner

Same. The suspension platform on the fluids is also much better.

King of Fasia · 08-05-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rewoga

Heavy? At 33 lbs, the Fluid 6.1 is pretty much the same weight as some of the Sixes I have seen. Pedal friendly? I did most of my laps at 12 Hours of Cumberland on my Six - was under 30 minutes on each one...

They'll call it the Six next year...

Fair enough, but I think what Norco is trying to do is slim down their model lineup. There was beginning to be too much crossover between the bikes. The Fluid design is more current and better suited for the "AM" title. Leave the aggressive riding to the Shore models. I owned a 2004 Six, the first year they made them, and I agree they are a great bike.

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biggles604 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 11,512 Rep Power: 6073796	The new LT is a really nice bike. I got to check it out. The changes made to it make it feel a lot more solid feeling than this years bike (which is already pretty solid), and the Hammerschmidt is really quite fantastic, although I still would like to see the equivalent of a third ring. The 6.1 weighs 33lbs I think, which is pretty respectable for the stock bike with a Joplin.

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Dan Austin Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vernon Posts: 84 Rep Power: 0	I'd really like to throw a leg over the LT 6.1. I love the LT2 I tested this year and think that the improvements over last years model will really make it shine even more.

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Robot Sheep. Everywhere. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maple Ridge Posts: 1,860 Rep Power: 197826	How do you remove / replace the belt from Judan? Is that what the bolt on the drive-side seat stay is for? I rode the LT 6.1 when Biggles saw it and was impressed by the spec and weight. I never used the Joplin that was on the demo -- the non-remote version is difficult to adjust when riding on anything but flat -- but I'd use one with the remote. The front end was uncomfortably high for me (stem / headset). Hammerschmidt was awesome, although I'm not sure I'd prefer it over a number of other component upgrades. The LT slides into a tough market too, not sure that I'd choose one over some of the other options out there.

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LeeLau Trail Plug Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,681 Rep Power: 83179	It's a good idea to drop the execrable Fox DHX Air off the Fluid LT

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LeeLau Trail Plug Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,681 Rep Power: 83179	The interrupted seat tube blows - the Fluid's design is exponentially better - and that's from a Six and fluid owner