Great review and after a few rides on mine I had very similar impressions. Did you do anything to quieten the bike down? Mine seems a little louder which I think is from the chain contacting the idler guide
Need more high pivot reviews! You said you were surprised it was more efficient climbing than you expected. How does it rank compared to other bikes you’ve reviewed?
@@bikersedge everyone always focuses on how well HP bikes descend. Any insight into how they climb really rocky technical sections? Terrain i ride is ultra techy going up and down. No gravel road climbs for me. Some sections trying to climb up some people would only want to descend on. Lol. On the hunt for a bike that can do both well.
I own a Range. It will go up everything. Lots of grip. Just feels like your brakes are on. I bring it out mostly for shuttles and ski lifts. But nice to have if there is a true dbl black that you need to peddle up to.
Something is going with Maxxis tires this year, they are not holding up at all. I’ve been left walking several times with sidewall tears and a center tire puncture with no obvious sharp rocks. I switched to MTB tough casing to hopefully that save a few bucks and get off the Maxxis $100 a month plan
this is the first time I've had too big of an issue with flats. I've had 3 flats now across a few different brands on this bike. I think its the speed and the monster truck-ability.
I keep hearing things like it's a tank, bottomless, Monster truck, it doesn't care what you point it at. People talk about it like it's a downhill bike so what I want to know is how does it compare to a downhill bike. Does the new design; high pivot long wheel base slack frontend and all that make it comparable to an older dh bike like the aurum A1 or is it just a beefy enduro
I would also like to know that. To be honest I’ve spent very little time on a proper DH bike so I can’t really make that comparison. I can tell you it feels different than any other enduro bike I’ve ridden.
@@BJJandBS Mostly just logistics. It was especially difficult getting bikes from them during all the covid madness. We probably carry too many brands already.
Heard a lot of sayings/expressions/praises in this video that I've heard watching reviews on the Specialized Enduro. Any seat time on the Enduro? Comparisons?
Thank you for the review, Im really sold on this bike. Im about to order a custom range in my local bike shop but I just cant decide if I should take L or XL. I watched your video on bike sizing but I still couldnt decide yet. im around 6"0 or 184cm and I like fast rough trails most but will ride a vast variety of terrain and trails. Unfortunatly I will not be able to ride both bikes on trails. maybe I can sit on it in the bike shop but thats all. Do you have any recommendation for my case? the huge weelbase on the XL is really a concern for me.
I make a rule to not give out specific bike size advice over the internet. It’s a crapshoot without seeing you on the bike. I’ll refer you back to the size video to see the pros and cons of each size. I’m 6’2” and found the XL to be the right size.
I'm the exact same height as you. I find the reach on the L good. Feels a little short when peddling but just right when descending. The XL is adds around 30mm I think so would be kind of ridiculous except for huge people. The XL also comes with a really heavy spring so you may have to swap that out if you aren't a large guy.
@@bikersedge Thank you for the answer. Did you had the chance to ride the Range long enough to find out if it was the weelbase that was affecting the cornering or the faster incoming speed? Do you know if its possible to install reach adjust headsets?
@@paulkahlke2291 Honestly Im already riding a Pole Taival with 510 reach, it is long but it also gives me a lot of space to shift weight. unfortunatly due to this radical geometry the range adds 34mm to the weelbase with the same reach, even more on SAG. that is really concerning me. basically A range with 480mm Reach on SAG is as long as my hardtail with 510mm reach. and that bike already feels big in corners.
@@maffin2917 I think the cornering is a combo of multiple factors. The speed, the long bike and the high pivot. I’ve adjusted a bit, but it’s still not the best bike for tight corners.
It all comes down to priorities. I just rode it again yesterday. My climb times were similar to my normal ones but I PRed almost every descent without too much fuss. Sounds like a win to me.
nice bike but... the side view OMG its UGLY as hell, that triangle on the back its a throwback to the 80's, needs to be 'boned' out big time. Looks like they forgot to smooth out the clay model! to many sharp flat angles.
Yeah, I just can't ever justify spending 3800 fkn bucks for a frame or 5k for an NX build Norco. Them and Santa Cruz are incredibly cringe with their price gouging. I ride an Evil,. obviously not cheap but you can get a GX level build and a I9 wheelset for what you get with these guys at the same price of Norco's entry level offerings.
Here in europe the frame is 3800€ and the Gx build is 7500€, so Norco is basically charging 3700€ for the components. I figured out that it would be cheaper to buy the frame and build up the bike by myself with the components I like instead of going for the C2 build and thats what im going to do together with my local Norco Dealer.
thanks for the review :)
This sounds like my type of bike. I just point my bike down thing😂
It’s very good at doing that.
Love the reviews you guys do, keep it up.
Hey thanks for the kind words!
Great review Connor, Jill & Bryn would be proud :)
Hey thanks! They both would have left me in the dust after the first corner!
Awesome review and great production!
Hey thanks for the kind words!
Great content as always!
Why thank you very much!
This makes Terror Ridge look like Eagle Mountain. That trail is seriously steep in a few spots. Sick ride!
It’s pretty silly how chill it makes nasty terrain. I just rode Red Bull yesterday and set all my fastest times without really trying.
Very well made videos 👏
Why thank you! They take me forever. Ha.
Double down f/r with Cush core and air them tires up over 30psi. Low tire pressures are for going slow.
One step ahead of you man. I run 30 psi all day. I have DH casings on the bike.
Great review! Is this trail in SLC or anywhere close in the valley? If so, could you please tell me the name?
Great review and after a few rides on mine I had very similar impressions. Did you do anything to quieten the bike down? Mine seems a little louder which I think is from the chain contacting the idler guide
I noticed the same thing with the Sight. I’m not sure what the noise is. Kind of sounds like a hollow ping?
I have had the same type of sound with the optic, to a lesser extent by the sounds of it.
Need more high pivot reviews! You said you were surprised it was more efficient climbing than you expected. How does it rank compared to other bikes you’ve reviewed?
Dead last for overall climbing speed. It was better than I thought but still not what I’d call a good climber.
@@bikersedge everyone always focuses on how well HP bikes descend. Any insight into how they climb really rocky technical sections? Terrain i ride is ultra techy going up and down. No gravel road climbs for me. Some sections trying to climb up some people would only want to descend on. Lol. On the hunt for a bike that can do both well.
@@rsw1273 it doesn’t go uphill well period. I go over that in the video if you watch the climb section.
I own a Range. It will go up everything. Lots of grip. Just feels like your brakes are on. I bring it out mostly for shuttles and ski lifts. But nice to have if there is a true dbl black that you need to peddle up to.
@@paulkahlke2291 good way to describe it.
Something is going with Maxxis tires this year, they are not holding up at all. I’ve been left walking several times with sidewall tears and a center tire puncture with no obvious sharp rocks. I switched to MTB tough casing to hopefully that save a few bucks and get off the Maxxis $100 a month plan
this is the first time I've had too big of an issue with flats. I've had 3 flats now across a few different brands on this bike. I think its the speed and the monster truck-ability.
... I have a scott ransom 920 and really leaning on selling it and ether doing a Frame build or getting a c3 idk.
Do it!
I didn't know Shimano owned Pearl Izumi. Here I thought there were some down-home local brand
I'm sorry to spoil the magic.
I keep hearing things like it's a tank, bottomless, Monster truck, it doesn't care what you point it at. People talk about it like it's a downhill bike so what I want to know is how does it compare to a downhill bike.
Does the new design; high pivot long wheel base slack frontend and all that make it comparable to an older dh bike like the aurum A1 or is it just a beefy enduro
I would also like to know that. To be honest I’ve spent very little time on a proper DH bike so I can’t really make that comparison. I can tell you it feels different than any other enduro bike I’ve ridden.
Got a review coming on the new 2023 Norco Fluid?
We actually don't carry Norco anymore and don't have access to their bikes for reviews.
@@bikersedge how come you stopped carrying them?
@@BJJandBS Mostly just logistics. It was especially difficult getting bikes from them during all the covid madness. We probably carry too many brands already.
@@bikersedge cool. I didn't know you guys were an actual store I thought you just reviewed bikes. Cool
@@BJJandBS We do both.
Heard a lot of sayings/expressions/praises in this video that I've heard watching reviews on the Specialized Enduro. Any seat time on the Enduro? Comparisons?
I wouldn’t be able to say. We don’t carry Specialized at the shop.
I've owned both and they're quite similar - weight, geo, pedalling performance, and even how the rear end takes the edge off big hits.
Thank you for the review, Im really sold on this bike. Im about to order a custom range in my local bike shop but I just cant decide if I should take L or XL. I watched your video on bike sizing but I still couldnt decide yet. im around 6"0 or 184cm and I like fast rough trails most but will ride a vast variety of terrain and trails. Unfortunatly I will not be able to ride both bikes on trails. maybe I can sit on it in the bike shop but thats all. Do you have any recommendation for my case? the huge weelbase on the XL is really a concern for me.
I make a rule to not give out specific bike size advice over the internet. It’s a crapshoot without seeing you on the bike. I’ll refer you back to the size video to see the pros and cons of each size. I’m 6’2” and found the XL to be the right size.
I'm the exact same height as you. I find the reach on the L good. Feels a little short when peddling but just right when descending. The XL is adds around 30mm I think so would be kind of ridiculous except for huge people. The XL also comes with a really heavy spring so you may have to swap that out if you aren't a large guy.
@@bikersedge Thank you for the answer. Did you had the chance to ride the Range long enough to find out if it was the weelbase that was affecting the cornering or the faster incoming speed? Do you know if its possible to install reach adjust headsets?
@@paulkahlke2291 Honestly Im already riding a Pole Taival with 510 reach, it is long but it also gives me a lot of space to shift weight. unfortunatly due to this radical geometry the range adds 34mm to the weelbase with the same reach, even more on SAG. that is really concerning me. basically A range with 480mm Reach on SAG is as long as my hardtail with 510mm reach. and that bike already feels big in corners.
@@maffin2917 I think the cornering is a combo of multiple factors. The speed, the long bike and the high pivot. I’ve adjusted a bit, but it’s still not the best bike for tight corners.
What trails are you riding?
Terror ridge and fruit loops.
How long mileage and elevation gain was that climb?
For the first ride I did it’s about 1800’ in 3.5-4 miles.
what is the website from norco to get your sizing and suspension tuned to you?
It’s just on Norco’a main website. Pick the bike and then follow their setup guide. Look for the ride aligned setup.
How have you found the zeb r fork?
Love it. I currently have it on 2/3 of my bikes. So good.
What's the spare parts/tool pouch have attached to the frame?
A saddle bag with an Occam design strap.
@@bikersedge what's the brand name of the saddle bag. I've been trying to find something exactly like it for a while now?
@@Rumlen25 Blackburn.
eveyone wants to go down faster but the how about the total feeling of the bike?you dont sound convincing
It all comes down to priorities. I just rode it again yesterday. My climb times were similar to my normal ones but I PRed almost every descent without too much fuss. Sounds like a win to me.
@@bikersedge So Its clear by now that this bike goes uphill worse than any other modern enduro, but does it go down faster than any other aswell?
@@maffin2917 I haven’t ridden too many of the newest enduro bikes yet. But so far I think it’s the burliest I’ve ridden.
Are you on IG
Yes @thebikersedge
nice bike but... the side view OMG its UGLY as hell, that triangle on the back its a throwback to the 80's, needs to be 'boned' out big time. Looks like they forgot to smooth out the clay model! to many sharp flat angles.
Ha. I don’t care too much for the triangle either. Luckily you’re going so fast on this bike no one will see that.
I Love the lines on this Bike!!!
@@mtbmike9866 it sure looks fast and burly.
Yeah, I just can't ever justify spending 3800 fkn bucks for a frame or 5k for an NX build Norco. Them and Santa Cruz are incredibly cringe with their price gouging.
I ride an Evil,. obviously not cheap but you can get a GX level build and a I9 wheelset for what you get with these guys at the same price of Norco's entry level offerings.
I mean you’re not wrong. 6,600 vs 7,200 for comparable GX builds across those brands.
@@bikersedge solid review as always mate👌
@@ArmorOfZeus thanks man!
Here in europe the frame is 3800€ and the Gx build is 7500€, so Norco is basically charging 3700€ for the components. I figured out that it would be cheaper to buy the frame and build up the bike by myself with the components I like instead of going for the C2 build and thats what im going to do together with my local Norco Dealer.