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Range A7.2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,299| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX, NX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Norco Range is a robust enduro bike that excels in descending with a downhill bike-like performance, offering stability and confidence at high speeds. Its suspension, particularly the high-end RockShox and Fox setups, is frequently praised for its responsiveness and efficiency. However, the bike's climbing ability is noted as adequate but not sprightly, with some reviews mentioning it feels heavy and less playful in tight terrain. The Range is compared to models like the Norco Sight and Aurum, highlighting its position as a capable but demanding bike in the enduro category.
Descends like a downhill bike
High-end suspension performance
Stable and confident at high speeds
Robust build quality
Good value for performance parts
Heavy and less efficient on climbs
Can feel numb or less playful in tight terrain
Some components may not suit all riders
"The Range is the Sight’s big brother. Really big brother."
BIKE Magazine"This is what a modern enduro bike should be."
BikeRadar"Fast, incredibly quiet but slightly bland."
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May 2018
The Norco Range A3 is an alloy enduro bike with strong downhill potential but it’s left wanting longer and roomier geometry to really make the most of the suspension on offer. Review: Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie Buyer's guide to mountain bike tyres - all you need to know There are a plethora of Range options available from Norco, with wheel sizes, material and prices to suit all budgets and preferences. Here at off.road.cc we like to test the cheaper end of the spectrum, hence we’ve got the bottom of the range alloy A3 with 27.5” wheels in for test, costing a not too shocking £2,200.
Apr 2018 · Mick Kirkman
Norco Range A3 is an economically viable enduro option from the Canadian big hitters. Eats up rough ground, stops confidently with good composure.
Smooth, silent and calm bombing downhill
Sluggish to accelerate, too heavy and lacklustre on flatter trails
Mar 2018
The Norco Range out-performed the Trek Slash in our recent shootout, but that was the top-end carbon frame model. Here we have the base level Norco Range A3 on test, a wallet-friendly $3699 aluminium frame version built on the same platform that we know well. Let's see how it hold up after a good old thrashing.
Dialled frame geometry, so capable on hard trails.
Complete component package.
That red paint!
Uncomfortable brake/shifter/dropper post ergonomics.
Not a lightweight bike.
Dec 2017
As long as you are willing to sit and spin to the top, the Range will get you down in exceptional fashion.
Dec 2017 · Sean White
Big wheels and long travel from British Colombia
Nov 2017 · Russell Eich
A supremely capable enduro smasher that could use a rim upgrade. Buy if enduro riding and racing is your lifeblood
Confidence-inspiring ride, top-level suspension, DT Swiss 240 hubs, stiff and responsive
Aluminium, flexy rims, no internal guides for cable routing, price
Oct 2017 · Christoph Bayer
Over the past few months we’ve seen Norco really turn up the heat to revise their mountain bikes. We have tested the Norco Range C 9.2 for you.
Aug 2017 · John Bennett
Norco surprised us with a Range that came with 150mm of travel and 29er wheels. With a 65.5-degree head angle and steep seat angle, it came with best of breed components read to get rowdy. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Range aluminum frame w/160mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance 170mm w/Grip Damper Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X w/ EVOL Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR MTB BB for 73mm |
| Headset | FSA #57 E ( tapered internal ) 1.5" to 1-1/8""" |
| Stem | Norco 35mm clamp / short reach MTB stem |
| Handlebar | Norco 35mm clamp/ 15mm rise 760/780mm |
| Saddle | SDG Circuit mountain saddle |
| Seatpost | Race Face Turbine Dropper 100/125/150mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Race Face Half Nelson lock on grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX 1 11 speed derailleur |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM NX1 X Sync 94BCD w/steel 30T ring |
| Shifters | Jagwire LEX housing |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150 10-42T cassette |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed chain |
| Chain Tensioner | N/A |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano Deore M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M615 |
| Rims | WTB STP I 29 TCS rim |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Novatec sealed bearing 15x110 |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746 w XD driver |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II 27.5x2.30 EXO/DC |
| Disc Rotors | N/A |
First added January 13
Last updated January 13
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