2010 Norco Bikes - Hardtails and BMX

Aug 19, 2009

We have taken a look at all the other genre's of bikes from Norco's 2010 product lineup, so now we will look at 3 bikes, from the Shore to the street. The 2010 Norco Sasquatch, 2010 Norco Two50, and the 2010 Norco Rev. One being a North Shore Hardtail designed for gnarly rock rides and big drops, the second being a hardtail designed around street riding and dirt jumps and the last being a completely rigid bike, designed for street thrashing and having fun.

Click here for info on the Sasquatch, the Two50, and the Rev BMX...

Starting with the Norco Sasquatch, this is the budget rider's answer to a Shore Hardtail that's able to take the abuse and still provide a comfortable ride for pedaling and commuting. A clean chrome paint job and subtle tree graphics keep the Sasquatch looking clean, while still providing a North Shore inspired feel.


Constructed using a combination of Alloy and Hydro formed tubing, Norco was able to make the Sasquatch lighter and stronger than its previous siblings. It features Norco's newly developed Forged chainstay yoke, making the chainstay and bottom bracket connection even stronger, while still reducing the overall weight of the bike. Dual front rings and a well rounded gear range means the Sasquatch is setup for mild climbing, or getting up on that wooden structure, while the Freeride orientated geometry means you will be in a comfortable position when descending.

DJ/Street/Park Bikes	Norco Sasquatch	Norco 2010 Sasquatch
Price	$1465	$1475
Travel	N/A	N/A
Rear Shock	N/A	N/A
Fork	Marzocchi 55 RS, 160mm of travel, 20 mm axle, 1-1/8” steer tube	Marzocchi 55 RS Steel Stanchion and Steer - 160mm
Headset	FSA TH-855 MTB 1-1/8”	FSA Orbit X
Cassette	Sram PG-950, 9 speed, 11-32T	Sram PG-950 MTB Cassette 11-32
Crankarms	Truvativ Hussefelt crank 34/24T, 170 mm, Black	Truvativ Hussefelt
Chainguide	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Truvativ Howitzer spline	Truvativ Hussefelt
Pedals	Alloy flat pedal, sealed bearing, steel pins, custom colour	Wellgo Alloy pedals with replaceable pins
Chain	KMC Z-9000 9 speed	Sram PC951
Rear Derailleur	Sram X-5, 9 speed, medium cage	Sram X7 black medium cage
Front Derailleur	Shimano Alivio	Shimano FD-M412, Alivio dual-pull
Shifter Pods	Sram X-5 trigger, 9 speed front and rear	Sram X5 front/rear
Handlebar	Truvativ Hussefelt Comp alloy, 38 mm rise, 31.8mm	FUNN fatboy triple butted alloy 7075 T-6
Stem	Truvativ Hussefelt alloy, 31.8mm, 40mm extension	FUNN alloy 6061 am stem
Grips	MTB krayton grip	Sunline Mushroom Grip
Brakes	Avid Juicy 3	Avid Juicy 3, 7" Rotors
Wheelset	N/A	N/A
Hubs	KT alloy disc, 8/9 spd cassette, 20mm front.	KT Alloy 32 hole disc
Spokes	Stainless steel black 2.0	N/A
Rim	Sun Single Track double wall, 32 hole, painted	Sun Equalizer 29 sleeved
Tires	Kenda Nevegal 26 x 2.35, Stick E rubber	Maxxis 26 x 2.4 Ardent tires
Seat	Norco Shore, short profile, custom cover	Velo Norco dirt jump/freeride saddle
Seatpost	Truvativ XR double bolt, 30.9	Double bolt 30.9 350 mm

A freeride component spec ensures you won't be replacing parts the first trip to the shore, however, it's not a budget build. Norco has hooked you up with all the appropriate components to get you started when it comes to aggressive riding. Strong rims, good brakes, sticky rubbers, and a comfortable saddle for those long trips. The Sasquatch features a 30.9mm seat post diameter, meaning it is "Telescopic seatpost" ready, and has standard cable routing to keep things simple.


Color matched components keep the design looking clean, while not being over powering for a hardtail bike. A white and blue component build matched with the chrome and white frame make the Sasquatch look clean from any angle, and the construction matches this design. Large tapered tubes, clean welds, and some nice machined additions to the frame give the Sasquatch a unique feel.



The 2010 Norco Sasquatch should weigh in right around 35 pounds for the complete bike and will carry a Canadian MSRP price of $1,475. The Sasquatch is offered in two different color schemes, Chrome and White and a Red and Silver, both feature the same component spec.

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Norco obviously has not shied away from the street and dirt riding scene, but the one bike that struck us as undergoing a big change was the Two50. The Two50 is Norco's do everything hardtail, from street, to dirt jumps, and in between. Norco has taken a much more unique approach to the Two50, and gave it a more simplistic, BMX orientated design to it.


For 2010 Norco gave the Two50 a double butted chromoly frame, so it's light and strong. The frame features straight tubing, limited gussets, and clean welds. Norco has gone with a clean flat black to anodized purple fade on the frame, matched with purple wheels, sprocket, and decal detail.


For 2010 Norco has looked a fair amount into visual aesthetics on the Two50. A integrated seat post clam keeps the top tube and seat junction clean, and allows you to slam your seat as low as you want. For 2010 Norco has revised the cable routing to be clean and effective, with removable V brake mounts and a built in derailleur hanger ensures the Two50 can be gear ready if need be.

DJ/Street/Park Bikes	Norco Two50	Norco 2010 Two50
Price	$1950	$1650
Rear Shock	N/A	N/A
Fork	Rockshox Argyle Solo Air 80 mm, 1-1/8” alloy steer tube	Rockshox Argyle 302 Coil
Headset	FSA Impact 8D integrated	FSA Impact 8D Integrated Headset
Cassette	12 T single	12T Single Speed
Crankarms	Chromoly 2 pc BMX with 25T single ring, red cranks	Chromoly 3pc crank with alloy 25T sprocket
Chainguide	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Sealed bearing BMX mid BB	Sealed Mid BB 16T Spline
Pedals	Odyssey Twisted pedal plastic black	Plastic BMX Pedals
Chain	KMC K-710 1/2 x 1/8” BMX Nano plated Redc	KMC z-710 Black
Rear Derailleur	N/A	N/A
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A
Shifter Pods	N/A	N/A
Handlebar	Funn Full Bore 65mm rise, 25.4mm RED	Funn Full Bore 25.4mm Bar
Stem	Funn Rippa stem , 25.4 mm bar, 45 mm ext RED	Funn Rippa Stem
Grips	Norco design rubber	Norco Gator Grip
Brakes	Hayes Stroker Ryde	Avid Juicy 3, 6" disc
Wheelset	N/A	N/A
Hubs	KT 135 x 10mm nutted, single speed 12T cassette, 32 H, 20mm front.	Alienation PBR 26" rim (36H)
Spokes	Stainless 2.0 Red	N/A
Rim	Alien Nation Black Sheep 26” CP chrome 32 hole	KT front disc brake hub
Tires	Kenda K-Rad 26 x 2.30, Special colour grey	Intense Micro Knobby 26" x 2.25
Seat	Pivotal thin design, Norco design cover, hollow bolt	Norco BMX / DJ Saddle Pivotal - Thin
Seatpost	Pivotal Tron alloy 25.4 short length	Pivotal 25.5 alloy post

The build kit on the Two50 is very appropriate. Spec'd with hydraulic brakes, a suspension fork, high rise bars and a pivotal seat, shows that Norco had a more street orientated thought path when spec'ing the Two50. Plastic pedals with metal pin inserts ensure you are not over weighting your pedals, but will have great traction in any situation, wet or dry. An integrated headset keeps the stack height low and the micro drive gearing means clearance is a non-issue.

Another nice touch on the Two50 is the MidBB, with ISCG 05 mounts. Norco has taken one more step and thought about the big picture and the chance that the Two50 could be used as a Dual Stunt bike or a rider may want to use it with a chain guide.


The Two50 was equipped with the Intense Micro Knobby tire, a really nice street orientated tire with an exceptionally light weight. The Two50 has an estimated weight of 31 pounds out of the box and will carry a Canadian MSRP of $1,650. The Two50 will also be available as a frame only that goes for $459.

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The final bike we're going to look at is the Norco Rev. Norco's bike lineup has bikes for every aspect, in a varying range of cost and component build ups. Norco has stepped further into the BMX side of the sport to provide a more "competition ready" BMX. Much like the Team DH, the Rev BMX is a dialed BMX out of the box. Weighing in at 24 pounds of out of the box the Rev BMX is a excellent weight, with a awesome design and decal job. Norco's Dylan Korba did a ton of research on what riders like in BMXs, and some trends that are sticking around. Not over powering graphics, a basic color scheme, light and dialed.


Constructed and designed with weight and usability in mind, the Rev BMX has a couple neat features that make it unique and a contender against other high end BMXs. First off, a full chromoly frame with a 21" TT, matched with a chromoly fork. This match ensures that the frame and fork are light, but extremely strong. Norco has taken the time to source out the aftermarket parts that riders were looking for and put them on their stock bike. The Rev BMX has removable brake bosses for the brake less option, along with removable cable guides to clean up the overall look of your brakeless BMX.

Specifications
Release Date	2010
Price	$830
Fork	1 1/8" Full CrMo, 3/8" OD
Headset	1 1/8" Integrated
Cassette	9 Tooth Driver
Crankarms	16 Spline Tubular CrMo
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Mid BB
Pedals	Wellgo Resin Pedals
Chain	KMC
Handlebar	Full CrMo 8" Rise, 28" Wide 11 butted bars
Stem	Leadtech Front Load 50mm
Grips	Velo 130mm with Small Flange
Brakes	Tektro Alloy
Hubs	Sealed 36H 3/8" Axle (14mm rear)
Rim	Alienation 440 F/R
Tires	Odyssey Aitken 2.25 FR/1.98 RR
Seat	Velo
Seatpost	Pivotal

Norco looked into the current BMX scene a fair bit, in the hopes of designing a dialed BMX. Up front they have a 3/8" axle for weight savings, while out back they have a 14mm axle for strength. An integrated headset keeps the front end clean and the stack height low, while the 8" rise, 28" wide bar puts your hands and arms at a comfortable position. The 50mm stem can be removed and changed to adjust how far the reach is.

Plastic pedals, pivotal post, Odyssey tires and micro gearing means the overall component spec fits the bill correctly, not only for weight savings, but also follows current trends in the BMX industry. Stickered graphics means you can remove them and very subtle, not overly flashy graphics means you can support Norco while not standing out like a billboard. A ton of thought has gone into the Rev BMX and it shows through in the final product.


The Rev BMX has a great component spec, a competitive weight and a lot of parts that BMX riders should be stoked on. At 24 pounds out of the box there is still space to go lighter if wanted, but it's not overly heavy. A great starting bike for any new BMX rider or a solid bike for an experienced rider looking for a solid company to get behind. The Rev BMX carries a Canadian MSRP of $830, a very competitive price.