2020 Norco

Aurum A1

A 27.5″ full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$3,749
SuspensionFull, 200mm front
ForkRockShox BoXXer Select
ShockFox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetZee, Race Face
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

(climbing)

27 mph

Aurum A1

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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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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Vital MTB
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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Aurum A 7.1

Fork

RockShox Boxxer Select, Debonair, Charger RC, 200mm Travel

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Performance Vanilla LSC, Coil Spring, S 350lb, M 400lb, L 450lb, XL 500lb Spring Weight

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face 83mm

Headset

FSA 57E-1

Stem

Race Face Chester DM 35, 50mm

Handlebar

Norco 6061, 800mm, 20mm rise, 35mm bore

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

Norco 6061 alloy, 2-bolt head

TypeRigid

Grips

VP, lock on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Zee, RD-M640, short cage

Crank

Raceface Chester, 165mm, 36T

Shifters

Shimano Zee, SL-M640, 10 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG 1030, 10 speed 11-28T

Chain

KMC X10

Chain Tensioner

e*thirteen LG 1

Brakes

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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 27.5

Front Hub

Novatech sealed bearing, 20x110mm

Rear Hub

SRAM MTH-746, sealed bearing, through axle

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai 2.5" EXO/TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 2.5" EXO/TR

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