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Shore Framekit
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,799| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 180mm rear |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
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 and freeride-focused bike praised for its high-pivot suspension, stability on descents, and playful handling on jumps. It's designed for aggressive riders who prioritize performance in rowdy terrain over climbing efficiency. While it excels in downhill scenarios, its weight and lack of climbing optimization are noted drawbacks.
High-pivot suspension for excellent traction and smooth ride
Stable and confident on steep descents and big jumps
Playful handling compared to traditional downhill bikes
Durable construction suitable for freeride and downhill
Good value for the performance offered
Heavy, making climbing and pedaling inefficient
No option for mixed-wheel setups
Some models have noisy idler pulleys and flexy brakes
Limited customization options for suspension
Not ideal for tight or technical trails
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.
BikeRadarBlasting down the trail like there’s no tomorrow is what the Shore does best.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineNorco’s Shore is possibly the most rugged bike the company offers.
Mountain Bike ActionFeedback?
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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, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Silver / Silver |
|---|---|
| Shock | Fox Factory DHX2, Coil Spring, 225x70mm, 400lb/in (S), 450lb/in (M), 500lb/in (L), 550lb/in (XL) Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Coil |
First added November 21
Last updated January 4
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