2019 Norco

Aurum HSP 2 29

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,549
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 200 / 200mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetGX, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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27 mph

Aurum HSP 2 29

26 mph

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Reviews
NSMB
Borja Perez' 1990 Suzuki Vitara JLX & 2019 Norco Aurum HSP 1

Mar 2020

This episode of Pistons & Pivots takes us to Spain, where a plucky little Suzuki Vitara proves a reliable way of getting Borja Perez to the top of the local trails he builds and maintains with his father in Higuaruelas.

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BikeRadar
Norco Aurum HSP C2 650b first ride review

Mar 2019 · Luke Marshall

That rearward axle path helps it absorb anything the back wheel comes into contact with and, paired with the Super Deluxe coil shock, means it provides a supple and ground-hugging ride down the hill. . .

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2019 Norco Aurum HSP1 Bike

Jan 2019 · Bturman

This steed is bred to work, not play, and has one thing on its mind: Going fast.

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Pinkbike
Review: Norco Aurum HSP1 29"

Aug 2018 · Paul Aston

The Aurum HSP is a incredible, high-performance machine that's built for speed.

Highs
  • Beautiful finish and attention to detail

  • Intelligent sizing and carbon tune for front and rear triangles

  • The best set-up guide in the industry

Lows
  • Slightly harsh feeling from the frame

  • It's not overpriced, but it is expensive

  • Available in limited numbers and not in every territory

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MTBR
Norco Aurum HSP downhill bike launched

Apr 2018

Norco has launched the Aurum HSP, a full composite 200mm travel downhill rig with a high single pivot design available in both 27.5 and 29er wheel sizes. - Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
Norco Releases Aurum DH Bike

Apr 2018

High pivot point rear suspension designs make a lot of sense. But then again, so does affordable healthcare. It's just not easy to pull off, and there are

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Mountain Bike Action
SOC18 - Norco Aurum HSP 1 29 Downhill Bike

Apr 2018 · McCoy

29er downhill bikes have been the hot ticket since Greg Minnaar proved you can win races on bigger wheels. For 2018 Norco has revamped their Aurum line

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Norco Aurum C7.2

Jan 2016 · Sjones

Custom frame sizing and bulletproof build from Canada

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Norco Aurum High Single Pivot, Carbon Front and Rear Triangles, Aluminum Linkage, 200mm Travel, Boost 12x148mm (29") | 12x142mm (27.5") TA Dropouts

Fork

RockShox BoXXer RC DebonAir, 200mm Travel, Boost 20x110 TA, 56mm Offset

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Coil RC, 225x70mm (29") | 225x75mm (27.5")

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PressFit BB, 104.5mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40 series 1-1/8 IS42 sealed bearing

Stem

Race Face Chester DM 35 stem 50mm ext.

Handlebar

Race Face Atlas 820mm x 20mm

Saddle

SDG Fly RL saddle

Seatpost

Norco 6061 Alloy Double Bolt Head, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Race Face Half Nelson, Lock-On, Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX DH, 7 Speed

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

Truvativ Descendant DH, 165mm, 34T

Shifters

Rear: SRAM GX DH, 7 Speed, Front: -

Cassette

SRAM GX DH PG-720, 11-25T, 7 Speed

Chain

SRAM NX PC-1110, 11 Speed

Chain Tensioner

e*thirteen LG1+ Bottoms Only Chainguide, Aluminum Backplate, ISCG05

Brakes

Front: SRAM Code R, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc, SRAM CenterLine 200mm Rotor, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc, SRAM CenterLine 200mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32 Hole, 29mm Internal Width

Front Hub

Novatech sealed bearing 20x110mm Boost front

Rear Hub

SRAM MTH 746, Boost 12x148mm (29") | 12x142mm (27.5")

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.5", DH/EXO/TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 2.4", 3C/DH/TR

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