Interbike 2008 - Norco Shore One
Norco's Shore line represents their vision of a serious and versatile freeride bike. They have been an important part of Norco's big-bike stable for many seasons now but for '09 the Shore series gets a makeover of Ricki Lake proportions. We're going to take a closer look at their all new Shore One, the top end bike in the line-up.
HD Video Inside!Norco Shore One
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Norco's Shore line consists of three different models that all use the same frame as a starting point, a new for '09, 7" swoopy platform. The new design has some benefits that will translate over to the trail quite well.
We've got the one and only Jay Hoot's to guide us through his favorite bike in the line-up and the changes made for 2009:
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The exaggerated curvy lines serve a double purpose: The first is that it just looks plain rad. Second, you gain loads of clearance. Whether you are a trickster that throws his legs over the top tube or a rider that likes to keep your hands in place at all times, one thing you'll benefit from is better stand over. The massive 1.5" headtube is forged for even more weld contact, and hence forth a stronger front end.
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The Specs!
The rad monster poster paint job and matching bars (look closely) are sweet, but the real standout for me is the inclusion of SRAM's HammerSchmidt crank system.
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We'll be cover the HammerSchmidt system in more depth later on, but it makes a ton on sense to spec it on the Shore One. No more funky chain guides to tinker with and a shorter chain all equal less hassle and more riding time. Not to mention being able to shift while half cranking your way down a troublesome skinny or coasting up to a booter.
Like the look for the new Shore One and want to see some better pictures? Check out Norco.com.
Want to see additional 2009 Norco Bike coverage?
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-empire-5-2008.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-team-dh-aline-2009.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-shore-six-4X-2009.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-4Hun-vixa-2009.html
Mike "Kakah" Levy
HD Video Inside!
Norco's Shore line consists of three different models that all use the same frame as a starting point, a new for '09, 7" swoopy platform. The new design has some benefits that will translate over to the trail quite well.
Having the shock positioned lower within the frame will help lower the Shore's center of gravity even more. Some readers may also notice that the Fox shock is at quite a different angle than past years. This was done to tweak the suspension rate to perform better in more places on the trail. The new shape also lets Norco build a new smaller size in '09 for all you pint size pinners
The exaggerated curvy lines serve a double purpose: The first is that it just looks plain rad. Second, you gain loads of clearance. Whether you are a trickster that throws his legs over the top tube or a rider that likes to keep your hands in place at all times, one thing you'll benefit from is better stand over. The massive 1.5" headtube is forged for even more weld contact, and hence forth a stronger front end.
Out back sits a 12x150 mm MAXLE holding everything together. Light, strong, and stiff. No more having to carry 19 mm wrenches is a huge plus
The Specs!
| Frame size | Small, Medium and Large with 7" of travel |
| Rear Shock | Fox DHX 5.0 |
| Fork | RockShox Totem Coil |
| Headset | FSA Orbit Extreme Pro 1.5" Alloy |
| Crankarms | SRAM HammerSchmidt |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM HammerSchmidt |
| Pedals | DMR Magnesium |
| Chain | KMC X-9 Gold Ti Nitrite |
| Cassette | SRAM PG970 DH 11-26 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.0 Short Cage |
| Shifter Cable/Housing | Stock |
| Shifter Pod | SRAM X.9 9 Speed |
| Handlebar | Funn Fatboy 50 mm rise |
| Stem | Truvativ Holzfeller 1.5" 31.8 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir CR Brakes |
| Wheelset | Sun Equalizer welded, 29 mm, Jumping Flea hubs |
| Tires | Kenda Nevegal 2.5 |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket V comp |
| Seatpost | Truvativ XR 30.9 |
The rad monster poster paint job and matching bars (look closely) are sweet, but the real standout for me is the inclusion of SRAM's HammerSchmidt crank system.
We'll be cover the HammerSchmidt system in more depth later on, but it makes a ton on sense to spec it on the Shore One. No more funky chain guides to tinker with and a shorter chain all equal less hassle and more riding time. Not to mention being able to shift while half cranking your way down a troublesome skinny or coasting up to a booter.
Like the look for the new Shore One and want to see some better pictures? Check out Norco.com.
Want to see additional 2009 Norco Bike coverage?
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-empire-5-2008.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-team-dh-aline-2009.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-shore-six-4X-2009.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/norco-4Hun-vixa-2009.html
Mike "Kakah" Levy
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I love the shore bike and the Hammerschmidt is the best thing since toast!
I have ridden one of these bikes around a couple of times and it is actual amazing. It's like a demo but with the right amount of travel and a better wheelbase for UK.
Gotta love Norco!