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2009 Norco

A-LINE

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,399
Weight46.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 228 / 203mm
ForkMarzocchi
ShockFox DHX Factory
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX7
BrakesSRAM Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
A-LINE
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

A-LINE

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Norco VPS A-Line review

Apr 2006 · Guy Kesteven

This year's A-Line is basically a slightly lighter, lower version of last year's Team Downhill bike and the result is a superstable, high-speed, big-drop monster.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Hydraformed AL, adjustable travel, 203mm-228mm travel, adjustable bb and headtube angle, 1.5” forged headtube

Fork

Marzocchi 888 RCV, 203mm of travel, alloy steer tube

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox DHX-3 w/ factory tuned ProPedal

Travel228mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Howitzer Spline BB

Headset

FSA Orbit E 1.5” R 1.5” to 1-1/8” internal reducer

Stem

Marzocchi direct mount, 31.8mm, 53mm / 63 mm exten

Handlebar

Truvativ Hussefelt 710 x 25 mm rise, 31.8mm, grey

Saddle

WTB Silverado custom cover, chromoly rail

Seatpost

Truvativ XR, double bolt, 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

Flat pedal, steel pins, grey

Grips

Pro Palm lock on grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-7, 9 speed, medium cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Truvativ Hussefelt, 170 mm, 36T, E-13 SRS, with white guard

Shifters

SRAM X-7 trigger, 9 speed rear

Cassette

SRAM PG-950, 9 speed, 11-32

Chain

KMC X-9 CP Chrome

Brakes

Front: Avid Code 5, 8” rotor, Rear: Avid Code 5, 8” rotor

TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Code

Wheels
Rims

WTB Laser Disc FR 30, 32 hole, grey

Spokes

Stainless steel, black 2.0

Front Hub

KT Q-Lite, 20mm axle, sealed bearing, Ano Green

Rear Hub

KT Q-Lite, 150 x 12mm, 9 spd, sealed bearing, Ano Green

Tires

WTB Dissent 26 x 2.5, high grip compound, DH casing

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