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Shinobi 3
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with modest components.
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$2,550| Weight | 32.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 140mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X5 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Norco Shinobi is a versatile trail bike praised for its all-mountain capabilities, efficient climbing, and stable descending. Its suspension system handles varied terrain well, and the bike's geometry offers a nimble yet controlled ride. While it excels in most conditions, its weight and wheel size can be a drawback in tight, technical sections.
Efficient climbing with excellent traction
Stable and predictable on descents
Nimble handling due to neutral geometry
Stiff rear end enhances control
Well-thought-out frame design
Weight can be noticeable on long climbs
Bigger wheels less advantageous in tight, technical trails
Some components could be improved for aggressive riding
The Shinobi is a fun and capable trail shredder that will efficiently take you to the top of the climb and will charge all the way to the bottom.
BIKE MagazineThe Shinobi climbs admirably, with the extra momentum of the big wheels making long drags surprisingly easy and the extra traction making the slippery stuff a cinch to clear.
BikeRadarWe dubbed the Norco Shinobi 1 ‘the cheater bike’, simply because it’s in a class of its own on every trail.
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Dec 2012
The Shinobi is a fun and capable trail shredder that will efficiently take you to the top of the climb and will charge all the way to the bottom. In the realm of 29er all-mountain bikes, the Norco certainly holds its own.
Nov 2012 · Alan Muldoon
Norco's 29er trail bike is in a class of its own
Jan 2012 · Andrew Dodd
With incredible all-round performance, this is the 29er that could silence the doubters
| Frame | Shinobi 29er trail frame , 120 mm travel , 6061 aluminum, hydroformed aluminum mainframe tubing |
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| Fork | Marzocchi 44 TST 2 140 mm travel, 15 mm axle , tapered steer tube Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X Fusion 02 RL AV high volume air sleeve Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Comes with crank |
| Headset | FSA #57B ( tapered internal ) 1.5" to 1-1/8""" |
| Stem | Norco short reach MTB trail stem 3D forged |
| Handlebar | Norco .5" rise bar 760 mm width 6061 alloy bar" |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Comp |
| Seatpost | Norco alloy double bolt seatpost Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Norco Lock on grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X 7 mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X5 |
| Crank | FSA Comet BG/32/22T 10 speed |
| Shifters | SRAM X-5 trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 10 sp 11-36 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1031 |
| Brakes | Front: Avid Elixer 3 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor, match maker, Rear: Avid Elixer 3 hydraulic disc 160 mm rotor, match maker Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixer 3 |
| Rims | Sun Inferno 25 29er rim |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless steel 2.0 |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-15 15 mm axle hub |
| Rear Hub | Shimano M-475 disc rear hub |
| Tires | Kenda Nevagal 29 x 2.2 |
First added July 10
Last updated July 10
Not listed for 3,250 days