After Norco recently his New All Mountain in both 27.5 and 29 inch versions the Canadians are now following up with the more potent Enduro Range C with the same freedom of choice. 170 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and 160 millimetres at the rear (160/150 for the 29-inch version) should provide reserves for even the toughest terrain. The range has also been fundamentally revised: Flatter steering angle of 65 degrees (650B) or 65.5 degrees in 29 inch, steeper seat angle and longer reach. The suspension kinematics have also been revised, which should result in more efficient pedalling. Norco deliberately does not offer the option of riding the 29er with 27.5 plus wheels. As the designers claim to be fighting over every millimetre, they are not prepared to compromise, which would be the case if the wheel sizes were combined.
The Range Carbon comes in three equipment variants, each in 27.5 or 29 inches:
Great for smaller riders: The Range is also available in frame sizes XS and S, but only in 27.5 inches. The 29er fun starts from frame size Medium.
Find out how the new Norco enduro bike performs on the trails in the detailed test report in BIKE 4/2017, available from newsagents from 7 March. You can also read the complete issue in the BIKE app (iTunes and Google Play) or in the DK shop order:
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
