"Get rid of the junk" was the motto of the Norco men in British Columbia, because up to now the Canadian bikes did not necessarily impress with their beauty of form. The designers hydroformed momentum into the frame - even too much of a good thing for some tastes. The curved down tube is reminiscent of Specialized's "Demo". The top tube is pulled down low for plenty of legroom. Fesch: the fork lettering in the same colour as the frame. We rode the "Shore" extensively and enthusiastically for the first time last year in Whistler and were therefore particularly excited to see whether this impression would be confirmed in a tough comparison. Too bad: The bike was only available in S. Frame size M would certainly have been the better choice for us - especially at high speeds downhill. Nevertheless, the suspension unfolded its potential and surprised us, because the Grass Frog was not so easy to lose on fast rumbling downhills. At 19.2 kilos, the Norco is really no lightweight, but the bike cleverly conceals the kilos with a playful character. It feels comfortable when jumping and sails through the air with good suspension - ideal for the bike park. There's nothing to criticise about the equipment either. It is detailed and well thought out. One criticism is the limited adjustability of the seatpost. In combination with the soft rear end, you are inevitably limited to riding downhill.
CONCLUSIONMature freerider, harmoniously equipped, with built-in fun guarantee. Great for bike park use.
Note: An ideal bike park bike - no wonder! Norco spent a long time testing in Whistler before presenting the "Shore" to the public.
