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NorcoShore
mtb
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Origin
The Shore name dates to 2003 and the legendary North Shore riding scene near Norco's home in Port Coquitlam, BC. The current generation revived the nameplate with a modern high-pivot platform specifically engineered for aggressive riding on steep, rooty, and rocky trails.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Hydroformed aluminium alloy, high-pivot Horst Link suspension with integrated idler pulley, Boost 148 x 12 mm thru-axle
- Drivetrain
- SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed (A1) / Shimano Deore 12-speed (A2); wide-range cassette for steep terrain
- Brakes
- SRAM Code RSC 4-piston 200 mm (A1) / Shimano 4-piston MT520 203 mm (A2)
- Wheels
- 27.5" (all builds), suited to high-pivot axle path on technical terrain
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The verdict
+Strengths
- High-pivot suspension with idler pulley delivers exceptionally plush and active travel
- Extremely slack geometry inspires confidence on steep and technical terrain
- Versatile enough for big-mountain all-day riding or more aggressive park laps
−Weaknesses
- Heavy and inefficient to pedal uphill due to high-pivot geometry and long-travel focus
- Not suited for XC or cross-country riding
- 27.5" wheels limit rollover on smoother, faster terrain compared to 29"
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