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Old 11-26-2010, 06:10 PM   #1
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:20 PM   #2
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Oooh nice, gone a bit euro-lapierre with the integrated bump stops and seat post clamp. I like. Norco is really pushing themselves in the design of their bikes.
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:22 PM   #3
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very session-esque aesthetically. at least they emulated a decent looking design.

though to nit pick (why the hell not, huh) i'd flip the shock & straighten out the belly bulge on the dt a bit.

the lapierre details are neat. though i'd forego the added weight & fabrication costs of the integrated bump stops.
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:27 PM   #4
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"Jesus norco put a stop on that 2011 minger and get that beaut rush released! I know looks mean zilch but its about time they made something that looks good. Most of their range looks pants."

on topic: I'm not going to say it looks like a ____ but rather are we seeing a technological convergence in DH suspension design a la moto?
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:46 PM   #5
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on topic: I'm not going to say it looks like a ____ but rather are we seeing a technological convergence in DH suspension design a la moto?
that is a good point. it does seem a likely scenario - at least until drivetrain configurations get rebooted.
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:48 PM   #6
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If by any chance the keep making a budget Norco DH version, I'll have to start saving.
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Old 11-26-2010, 07:01 PM   #7
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Nice. I remember seeing shots of the Shore prototype a few months back and I figured the Team DH would probably go the same way. I actually quite like the look of the 2010/2011 TDH (yes, I have one) but I have to admit, it's about time Norco got rid of the 'frame around the shock' design. I think that is the main thing that lets the current frame design down aesthetically. Good work Norco.
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Love it, lots of cool details, cable routing looks clean.

The pinkbikers are going to have a field day with it. "Omg,looks like a Trek, Giant, etc, etc". Norco can't win in that regard.

Can't wait to see the new Shore in its finished form
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Well done NORCO! Looks so simple and clean, especially the integrated seatpost clamp. Been a long time coming but glad they finally ditched the nasty looking current frames.
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well thats certainly a radical move for Norco, completly unlike any previous team DH version..

curious is the seatpost clamp internal ???

it looks like theres a small circle which im guessing is were teh seatpost gets tightened down ???
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well thats certainly a radical move for Norco, completly unlike any previous team DH version..

curious is the seatpost clamp internal ???

it looks like theres a small circle which im guessing is were teh seatpost gets tightened down ???

pretty sure this is the same design ( and where the idea came from as well ):

http://dirt.mpora.com/news/lapierre-dh-920-teaser.html
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It's nothing really new as BMX and DJ bikes have been doing the integrated clamp for a while now. Definitely an easy way to make the bike look much cleaner!
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well thats certainly a radical move for Norco, completly unlike any previous team DH version..
...but a carbon copy of so many competitors.
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Old 11-26-2010, 09:37 PM   #15
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Looks great!

I really like the integrated seat clamp and fork bumper details, and the cable routing. Nice to see these details paid attention to.
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