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Aurum 2
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,550| Weight | 39.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | X7 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Summary
The Norco Aurum is a downhill bike praised for its dialed geometry, excellent suspension performance, and superb attention to detail. It features a lighter, stiffer frame than previous models and incorporates Advanced Ride Technology for improved bump compliance and anti-squat characteristics. While it has received some criticism for low head tube height and cable rub, it's considered a top-tier downhill bike alongside competitors like Trek and Specialized.
Dialled geometry
Excellent suspension performance
Superb attention to detail
Lighter, stiffer, and stronger frame than previous models
Advanced Ride Technology improves square-edge bump compliance
Cable rub
Low head tube
Head tube height is low for taller riders
Norco claims this helps maintain forward momentum on square-edged hits and offers a good bit of anti-squat while on the gas.
BIKE Magazinethe Arum, the flagship downhill bike then, boy oh boy, this bike has been radically rescued.
Dirt MountainbikeAll up, the Aurum deserves to be considered in the top tier of downhill bikes, alongside the likes of Trek, Giant and Specialized.
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Apr 2013 · Jake Ireland
Top geometry, well-behaved and predictable rear end, but the budget fork lets the build down
Jan 2013
When Norco released the Aurum DH, the downhill world released a collective ‘heck yeah’. Finally, here was an all new downhill bike from Norco, a bike that truly broke the mould, and it looked bloody good too. A few months ago we chose the Aurum as our test vehicle for Shimano’s new Saint groupset – …
Dialled geometry. Excellent suspension performance. Superb attention to detail.
Cable rub. Low head tube.
May 2012 · Dirt HQ
A solid build, nicely presented - we take a look at the flagship downhill Norco Aurum...
Jul 2011
Details on Norco's latest trail bike, 29er and DH-race machine.
| Frame | Aurum DH race frame , 200 mm travel , hydroformed 6061 aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Boxxer RC Race Coil Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | X Fusion Vector RC Travel: 200mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Comes with crank |
| Headset | FSA #57B ZS ( tapered internal ) 1.5" to 1-1/8"" with 1-1/8"" crown race and 1.6 mm top cover" |
| Stem | Black Spire zero degree direct mount |
| Handlebar | Norco 6061 alloy double butted 760 mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Comp |
| Seatpost | Norco two bolt seattpost Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Alloy low profile flat MTB pedal |
| Grips | Norco lock on grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-7 short cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | FSA Gap Mega Exo DH single 36T 83 mm shell |
| Shifters | N/A |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-950 9 speed cassette 11-28T |
| Chain | KMC Z-99 9 speed chain |
| Brakes | Front: Avid Elixir 5 front disc brake 200 mm rotor, Rear: Avid Elixir 5 rear disc brake 200 mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixer 5 |
| Rims | Sun Inferno 29 rim |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless spokes |
| Front Hub | Alloy sealed bearing 20 mm |
| Rear Hub | Alloy sealed bearing 157 x 12 mm , Syntace axle |
| Tires | Kenda Nevagal 26 x 2.50 with Stick E rubber and CAP casing |
First added July 10
Last updated July 10
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