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A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,699| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | Suntour Zeron |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated

Jun 2016
We aren’t joking, this hardtail is a serious trail bike. Why? Huge amounts of grip, slack and incredibly comfortable geometry and a spot-on stock build. This is a bike every mountain biker will enjoy and appreciate. Originally a staple in the Hardtail Category of your local DH races, the early versions of the Norco Torrent were …
Climb anything, descend anything.
Grips under pressure like a hardtail shouldn't be able to.
The perfect modern hardtail do-it-all geometry.
Componentry build on point.
3.0" tyres are not at home on smooth terrain or high speed berms at low pressures.
Tyres desensitise you to the trail.
Grips are flimsy and twist easily.

Mar 2016 · Guy Kesteven
Excellent chassis and handling combined with plus tyres create an unstoppable full gas blaster despite a sub-standard fork. Buy if you want a fun plus-sized budget blaster and don't mind upgrading the fork
Thoughtfully designed frame, roomy cockpit, excellent climbing and descending performance
Basic – and soon broken – fork, fat rubber can feel draggy, wooden brakes
Jul 2024 · Noah Kroschel
I think this a impressive beginner hardtail that should be recommended to people looking for their first "proper" mtb
Drivetrain, Dropper post
Suspension is hard, dropper post lever
| Frame | Norco Torrent, Aluminum, Boost 12x148mm TA Dropouts BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour Zeron 35 140mm Travel Boost TA Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face External, Threaded BSA 73mm |
| Headset | Angular Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered |
| Stem | Norco 6061 Alloy 45mm/35mm |
| Handlebar | Norco 6061 DB Alloy 800mm |
| Saddle | Norco XC Saddle |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSP12L Stealth Dropper, 125mm Travel, 31.6mm, 1x Lever Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | VP Nylon Flat Pedals, 9/16" |
| Grips | Ergon GA30, Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, 11 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 170mm (S/M) | 175mm (L/XL), 30T |
| Shifters | Rear: SRAM NX, 11 Speed, Front: - |
| Cassette | SRAM NX PG-1130, 11-42T, 11 Speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX PC-1110, 11 Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro HD-M285, 2 Piston Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M285, 2 Piston Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HD-M285 |
| Rims | Alex MD-35, 32 Hole, 35mm Internal Width |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Novatec 110mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D162SB, Boost 12x148mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5x2.8”, EXO/TR, Folding, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5x2.8”, EXO/TR, Folding |
First added September 10
Last updated September 10
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