Help me choose: Norco Six 2 or A-Line PE (Both 2007)

[Frenzel]

Hey guys,

I have the option to get as the title suggests a Norco Six 2 or a Norco A-Line PE, both are 07 models.

I've been tossing up which one I should get and been reading for a while now and still can't decide. I have to buy from interstate because I cant get one here for a good price.

I thought I would reach out to you guys for help, what's your preference?

Norco Six 2



#Forks- Boxxer
# Fox DHX 3.0
#Crank- Truvative
#Brakes - Hayes Nine
#Shifter- Shimano Deore
#Derailer- Shimano SLX
#Grips- Jet black
#Handlebars- Truvative
#Head stock- Truvative
#Tyres - Maxxis Minion DHF’s
#Rims- Black Eye Sun Rims

Norco A-Line P.E



# Forks - Marzocchi 888 (the last of the Italian made 888s)
# Fox DHX 3 2009 model
# Sram X9 Shifter and Derailuer
# Brakes - Juicy 3 Hydraulic 8 inch rotors
# E13 SRS Chainguide
# Direct Mount Stem
# Seat - BBB Extra Light
# Lock On Grips
# Maxxis Tyres (front 90% rear 70%)

[frdlvr]

Depends on what kind of riding you are going to do...

All mountain with a little of DH then go the "Norco 6"

BUT

If your riding DH with a little of All Mountain then the "A-Line".

[Frenzel]

Thanks man,

I will probably start off with a bit of XC but eventually I want to get into DH if I can... Its been a few years since I've done anything too serious though

I'm leaning towards the A-Line I reckon for future investment, good decision?

[chris95]

If your starting off doing some xc i would reccomend the six 2 as it will be better for for xc but will still easily handly soem DH. Probely a easier bike to start off on

[NSR]

The Norco 6 will be the easier bike to ride, and when you get into downhill, can have triple clamps put on them if you really need to.
The forks on the six look more like Marzocchi 66s rather than rock shox boxxers...
In fact, they are 66s

[Frenzel]

The Norco 6 will be the easier bike to ride, and when you get into downhill, can have triple clamps put on them if you really need to.
The forks on the six look more like Marzocchi 66s rather than rock shox boxxers...
In fact, they are 66s

Really? I'm just going by what the guy wrote for the ad. Everything is painted and so I can't read tell... Newbie right here people!

[Tizz--]

Really? I'm just going by what the guy wrote for the ad. Everything is painted and so I can't read tell... Newbie right here people!

Depends, the 66's (or whatever the ones in the picture are) could have just been on when the picture was taken and it actually has boxxers, ask him.

[DJR]

Go the 6 if you are going to be doing light stuff + a bit of rougher stuff.

I have one (07 six 1) and love it. Get some different tyres, Minion DHF's are v good for DH but a bit heavy for XC stuff. If you put a 2.3 single ply or so on the front and a 2.1 up the back it should lighten it up by at least a kilo and a half.

Looks like 66's up front but may be an old photo. You can get a lower fork if you like for it to steepen it up for XC, the stock forks adjust from 120 to 160.

Aline will be overkill for XC and you will get very tired of it very quickly. Mind you if you go to Thredbo and do some chairlift runs down the DH it will be a different story

[Frenzel]

Thanks for all your help guys, will have a think about it. I guess the Norco Six is the option for now as I probably wont get into heavy DH too soon... then again it's always possible

[Dobbo]

I have a 2008 A-line and love it for DH. Suits me perfectly.
However it is a dog to ride anywhere but downhill. Seriously even gently undulating fire trails are a hassle. If I need to ride XC or even doing some riding pushies I usually ride my Hardtail (which is not good for DH ).