I would like to get the best All Mountain bike in the world, please check the specs list for me!

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I would like to get the best All Mountain bike in the world, please check the specs list for me!
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flag insanebiker-jack
Posted: Feb 20, 2014 at 10:23 Quote
I would like to own the best perfect all mountain bike in the world, LOL.

First of all, I would like to get the complete bike (i.e. Item 1), and then choose and get some top-notch components, fork, rear shock, etc., and then do the swaps, and then I can sell all the stuff I don't need and want. Sadly, In HONG KONG, NORCO bikes must be purchased as complete bikes, Frames only are NOT available for some reason, so I have to go for it that way.

Well, most of my mountain biking buddies recommend NORCO, and I have tried to ride on them lately, I just love it.

I just don't want to go for any carbon or titanium frame for some reason, alloy will do nicely for me. The list is shown below. Could someone please have a look for me to see if it is okay? Discuss it! Talk about it! I just need your professional suggestions and advice. Thanks.


Item 1 - Suspension Frame (Complete Bike):
2014 NORCO BICYCLES Range Alloy 7.1
(Size: Large) (Color: Orange) (Intended Use: All Mountain/Enduro)


Item 2 - Suspension Fork:
2014 BOS SUSPENSION Deville 160
(WITH Tapered Steer Tube) (Wheel Diameter: 27.5”/650b) (WITH TRC) (Color: Black)


Item 3 - Rear Shock:
2014 FOX Float X CTD w/Trail Adjust
(Factory Series) (Size: 8.50 x 2.50)
OR
2014 BOS SUSPENSION Kirk
(Length: 216mm) (Mounting kit - front and rear: Bearing)


Item 4 - Wheels:
2014 MAVIC Crossmax Enduro
(Pair) (Size: 27.5”/650b)


Item 5 - Brakes:
2014 HOPE TECHOLOGY Tech 3 E4 (Pair)
OR
2014 HOPE TECHOLOGY Stealth Race Evo E4 (Pair)


Item 6 - Rotors for Disc Brakes:
2014 HOPE TECHOLOGY Floating Rotors
(Size: 180mm for front brake, 160mm for rear brake) (Color: Black)

Item 7 - Stem
2014 STRAITLINE SSC Stem
(Steer Tube Size: 1.125”) (Color: Black) (Length: 50mm)
OR
2014 THOMSON Elite X4 (Part Number: SM-E130 BLACK) (Description: 1-1/8″ x 0° x 50 mm x 31.8 mm) (Color: Black)


Item 8 - Headset:
2014 CHRIS KING InSet 2 (for 44mm-56mm Headtube) Color: Black)
OR
2014 CANE CRANK AngleSet ZS44 | ZS56 (for 44mm-56mm Headtube)


Item 9 - Seatpost:
2014 THOMSON Elite – Straight
(Part Number: SP-E127 BLACK) (Description: 30.9 dia. x 410 mm) (Color: Black)
OR
2014 THOMSON Elite – Straight
(Part Number: SP-E128 BLACK) (Description: 30.9 dia. x 367 mm) (Color: Black)


Item 10 - Handlebar:
2014 ENVE DH Bar


Item 11 - Saddle:
2014 WTB Rocket V SLT (Color: Black)


Item 12 - Pedals:
2014 RACEFACE Æffect Pedal (Color: Blue)
OR
2014 RACEFACE Atlas Pedal (Color: Blue)


Item 13 - Crankset:
2014 RACEFACE Turbine
(Crank Length: 175mm) (Ring Configuration: 22/36 Turbine 10 speed) (Color: Bad Ass Black)


Item 14 - Bottom Bracket:
2014 CHRIS KING Threaded
(Length: 68/73mm) (Bearing Option: Stainless Steel) (Color: Blue)


Item 15 - Chainguide:
2014 MRP 2x
(Size: 36-38, ISCG-05) (Color: White)
OR
2014 E*THIRTEEN TRS+ Dual Guide
(Color: White)


Item 16 – Chain
2014 SHIMANO Deore XT (Part Number: CN-HG94)


Item 17 – Cassettes
2014 SHIMANO Deore XT (Part Number: CS-M771-10)


Item 18 – Front Derailleur
2014 SHIMANO Deore XT


Item 19 – Rear Derailleur
2014 SHIMANO Deore XT


Item 20 – Gear Shifters
2014 SHIMANO Deore XT (Pair) (Part Number: SL-M780)


Thank you very much for reading this thread Madder
flag DoubleDog
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Posted: Feb 21, 2014 at 14:24 Quote
Far from the best bike in the world, but a decent build nonetheless. There's a few things I'd do differently, but to each their own. Biggest thing I noticed was the lack of a dropper post? That's an absolute must in my books. Also, I don't know why you wouldn't go carbon, unless it's a money issue.

You will spend a lot of money buying a complete bike and rebuilding it. The stock carbon version of the range is pretty badass. Personally, I'd go for that and upgrade/change things over time. I think you'd get a better bike for your buck that way.
flag cianwrites
Posted: Feb 22, 2014 at 11:29 Quote
Looks pretty good to me! I'd make some small changes though.
Get rid of that front derailuer and go with a narrow wide single ring. I can stand front derailuers. I went 1x10 months ago and can never see myself going back.
I'd also recommend gettin 35mm bars and stem. My trail bike feels like it just punches through stuff with that extra diameter.
flag joshleb
Posted: Feb 22, 2014 at 11:48 Quote
insanebiker-jack wrote:






Item 3 - Rear Shock:
Keep the stock shock, will be tuned to the bike.





Item 5 - Brakes:
Shimano XT


Item 6 - Rotors for Disc Brakes:
Shimano

Item 7 - Stem

2014 THOMSON Elite X4 (Part Number: SM-E130 BLACK) (Description: 1-1/8″ x 0° x 50 mm x 31.8 mm) (Color: Black)


Item 8 - Headset:
Keep the standard one in.


Item 9 - Seatpost:
DROPPER!


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Item 11 - Saddle:
Keep stock one see if you like it?

Item 13 - Crankset:
E13 TRS Race or XT/XTR


Item 14 - Bottom Bracket:
Keep the stock one


Item 15 - Chainguide:
Single ring E13


Item 16 – Chain
Keep sram chain on it.

Item 17 – Cassettes
Keep stock cassette, that's 10 speed.

Item 18 – Front Derailleur
2014 SHIMANO Deore XT


Item 19 – Rear Derailleur
Keep as sox that comes on it.

Item 20 – Gear Shifters
Keep slx that came on it


Just a few things I'd do
flag manachim
Posted: Feb 22, 2014 at 22:57 Quote
A Chris king bottom bracket wouldn't be necessary but a chris king headset is great.

hope feel is top notch but I prefer shimano for ease of maintenance and almost trouble free.

stay away from Thomson stem, the plate will crack eventually.

As for crankset, I think XTR is still much better than turbine. Especially when it come to easy installation and look. Otherwise you can go with carbon crank like sixc or x0.

well, that's just me. And as other said before, if you want to change almost all the parts, much better build from the scratch. I am not saying norco is a bad bike, but if you want to spend a money that much just for the parts, I am sure there is better option for frame.

hope this help.
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