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Shore 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,599| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 180 / 180mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore, e*thirteen LG1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Norco Shore is a downhill-focused bike praised for its high-pivot suspension, which delivers excellent traction and a plush ride, making it ideal for aggressive descents and big jumps. While it excels in downhill performance, its heavy weight and limited climbing efficiency are noted drawbacks. The bike's geometry and suspension design cater to freeride and big mountain riding, offering stability and confidence in rough terrain.
High-pivot suspension for excellent traction
Stable and confident on descents
Durable construction suitable for freeride
Good value for the performance offered
Playful yet stable on big jumps
Heavy weight affects climbing efficiency
No option for mixed-wheel setup
Some noise from the idler pulley
Limited customization for suspension
Requires an active riding style
The new Norco Shore is a bike that screams.
BetaFor a DH-oriented machine, the Shore rides more playfully when hitting big, bike-park style jumps than a full-on downhill race bike.
BetaThe Norco Shore 2 strikes an incredible compromise, and is one of the best big bikes on the market today.
BikeRadarThe Shore is a purpose-built bike continuing what it started back in 2001.
Mountain Bike ActionIt’s a purpose built freeride machine, one that’s best suited to aggressive riders, and it's not the bike to go with if you want something for big pedaling missions.Pinkbike
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Feb 2022 · Alex Evans
One of the best hard-riding, confidence-inspiring, long-travel bikes on the market, all for a reasonable price
Supple, supportive, and smooth suspension that gives free speed
Goldilocks geometry
Excellent value for money
Choice part specifications
Weight might be a problem for some
Grippy but slow-rolling tyres
Aug 2021 · Ryan Cleek
The full circle of freeride
Surprisingly practical
High-pivot magic
Enough travel that 27.5-inch wheels are ok
Freeride is back!
Heavy
Some noise and drag from idler pulley
No reasonable way to go mixed-wheel
Jul 2021 · Peter Walker
The Norco Shore stands for freeriding! The bulky alloy frame uses a high-pivot suspension design and offers a whopping 180 mm travel. Read the review to find out how Norco’s freeride beast fared in our bike park test.
Lots of reserves
Confidence inspiring
Enables high speeds on bike park tracks
Freedom of movement thanks to super-low seat tube
If you're not careful, you will become a passenger
Narrow, slow and winding trails require lots of strength and input from the rider
Loud as hell
Wheelset doesn't live up to the potential of the bike
Mar 2021
The return of a freeride legend
Feb 2021
"It's not uncommon to hit a bump, feel it through your hands and arms and then just have it disappear as the rear end rolls over it..."
Dec 2020 · Mike Kazimer
Kazimer and Levy go over the high and lows of five new enduro / freeride bikes.
Oct 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan
After a 20 year hiatus, the Norco Shore is back on the freeride menu. You’ll be glad to hear it no longer features the split seat tube and thus, doesn’t look remotely like the original motor-less motocross bike of 2001. Freeride on the North Shore has come a long way since then, and thankfully, so […]
Oct 2020 · BHowell
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2021 Norco Shore A1 Bike
| Frame | Aluminum Freeride, 180mm Travel, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Purple / Pink |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Zeb R, Charger, 180mm Travel, 44mm Offset Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH, Custom Tune 225x70mm, 400lb/in (S), 450lb/in (M), 500lb/in (L), 550 lb/in (XL) Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | e*thirteen 30mm, BSA Threaded |
| Headset | FSA #57E Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | e*thirteen Base, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp |
| Handlebar | Norco 6061, 800mm, 25mm Rise |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 250 Sport |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSP-105 Adjustable Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (S), 170mm (M), 200mm (L, XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | SDG Thrice Lock-On, Thin (S, M), Thick (L, XL) |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M6100 |
|---|---|
| Crank | e*thirteen LG1, 30mm, 34T, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore CN-M6100 |
| Chain Guide | Norco Idler Chain Guide and Lower Guard |
| Chain Tensioner | Norco Idler Chain Guide and Lower Guard |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT520, 4 piston, Metallic Pads, Rear: Shimano BR-MT520, 4 piston, Metallic Pads Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | e*thirteen LG1 DH 27.5" |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano Deore HB-M6010, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore FH-MT510-B, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, Center Lock |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 2.5", 3C Maxx Grip/DD/TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 2.5", 3C Maxx Grip/DD/TR |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-64, 203mm |
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