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Torrent HT 2
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
Oct 2020 · Alex Evans
Norco’s no-nonsense hardcore hardtail promises to set the trails alight
Downhill composure and speed is impressive
Modern geometry and upgrade potential help futureproof the frame
Brakes lack power
Freehub failed during the testing period
Value for money isn't great
Jan 2020 · Alan Muldoon
Slender steel tubing gives the Norco Torrent S2 a distinctly retro look. But make no mistake; this is a thoroughly modern 29er trail hardtail.
Damped ride quality
Heavy.
BB is too high.
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.
| Frame | Norco Torrent, Aluminum, Boost 12x148mm TA Dropouts BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour Zeron 35 140mm Travel Boost TA Travel: 140mm |
| Shock | N/A |
| 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 |
| Chain Guide | None |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel 14g, black |
| 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 January 30
Last updated March 17
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