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I was in the market for a new bike with some left over goodies from my previous bike so the new bike build was going to be pretty good by my standards.
I was certain it was going to be a 650b GT Sensor or a Kona Process 134, maybe even a Norco Sight 7.2. I tried the GT Sensor first and to be honest on and the AOS wasn't all that I hoped it to be
(I had a Sensor 2012 previously and they seemed worlds apart to me in the assistance I received with pedaling). So with the AOS not making the bikes pros or cons list that leveled the ground for Kona and Norco.
The Sight was next one the list and I tell you when I gave it the all important car park test ride I knew it would be great at declining but how was it at pedaling.
Surprisingly the pedaling was of no consequence, it wasn't bad and it was good so that made my choice even easier (Nothing a shock upgrade and dropper couldn't handle).
The Norco felt so good naturally as it was stock I could only imagine the possibilities.
To be honest I never made it to the Kona for a test ride being with distances to bike shops, from home and that the Kona was listed (discounted) over $500+ dollars more than the Norco with a similar spec but keeping in mind
I still had some parts at home.
The guys at The Push Bike Shop Pakenham were very helpful gave me a great price and threw in some awesome extras, highly recommend them.
The bike is a beast it's one of those few bikes I have jumped on from the get go completely stock and gone YEP this is it, this is the one.
Frame - 2014 Norco Sight 7.2 Medium
Rear shock - Rockshox Monarch
Front shock/fork - RockShox Revelations RL 140mm
Handlebars - Renthal Fatbar Lite
Stem - Renthal Duo 50mm
Headset - FSA Sealed bearing
Grips - ODI Ruffian
Saddle - SDG Alisio TI
Seatpost - Rockshox Reverb 125mm drop 30.9mm
Front brake - SLX BL-M675
Rear brake - XT BL-M785
Cranks - Shimano XT Double with RaceFace NW 32T
Chainguide - BLACKSPIRE EINFACHX Chainguide (Direct Mount) 32-42t - Black (When racing)
Chain - Sram PC 1031 10 speed chain
Pedals - Shimano PD-M530 Trail or Nukeproof Neutron Flats
Front derailleur - N/A
Rear derailleur - Shimano SLX Shadow Plus Direct mount type
Front shifter - N/A
Rear shifter - Shimano SLX
Cassette - CS-HG80
Front hub - Joytec alloy MTB w/disc 15 mm axle - STOCK
Rear hub - Joytec 142 x 12 12 mm through hole disc - STOCK
Front rim - Alex TD 26 27.5 mm double wall 26 mm wide - STOCK
Rear rim - Alex TD 26 27.5 mm double wall 26 mm wide - STOCK
Spokes - Spokes/Nipples Stainless steel black 2.0 spokes - STOCK
Nipples - Spokes/Nipples Stainless steel black 2.0 spokes - STOCK
Tyres - Hans Dampf x 2.35 Front and Rock Razor x 2.35 Rear
Tubes - Tubeless Front and Maxxis Welter weight rear
Total weight - 13kgs + on bathroom scales
Extras - Novatec QR 142 x 12 bolt through
Future upgrades - Wheel set and rear shock.
I was certain it was going to be a 650b GT Sensor or a Kona Process 134, maybe even a Norco Sight 7.2. I tried the GT Sensor first and to be honest on and the AOS wasn't all that I hoped it to be
(I had a Sensor 2012 previously and they seemed worlds apart to me in the assistance I received with pedaling). So with the AOS not making the bikes pros or cons list that leveled the ground for Kona and Norco.
The Sight was next one the list and I tell you when I gave it the all important car park test ride I knew it would be great at declining but how was it at pedaling.
Surprisingly the pedaling was of no consequence, it wasn't bad and it was good so that made my choice even easier (Nothing a shock upgrade and dropper couldn't handle).
The Norco felt so good naturally as it was stock I could only imagine the possibilities.
To be honest I never made it to the Kona for a test ride being with distances to bike shops, from home and that the Kona was listed (discounted) over $500+ dollars more than the Norco with a similar spec but keeping in mind
I still had some parts at home.
The guys at The Push Bike Shop Pakenham were very helpful gave me a great price and threw in some awesome extras, highly recommend them.
The bike is a beast it's one of those few bikes I have jumped on from the get go completely stock and gone YEP this is it, this is the one.
Frame - 2014 Norco Sight 7.2 Medium
Rear shock - Rockshox Monarch
Front shock/fork - RockShox Revelations RL 140mm
Handlebars - Renthal Fatbar Lite
Stem - Renthal Duo 50mm
Headset - FSA Sealed bearing
Grips - ODI Ruffian
Saddle - SDG Alisio TI
Seatpost - Rockshox Reverb 125mm drop 30.9mm
Front brake - SLX BL-M675
Rear brake - XT BL-M785
Cranks - Shimano XT Double with RaceFace NW 32T
Chainguide - BLACKSPIRE EINFACHX Chainguide (Direct Mount) 32-42t - Black (When racing)
Chain - Sram PC 1031 10 speed chain
Pedals - Shimano PD-M530 Trail or Nukeproof Neutron Flats
Front derailleur - N/A
Rear derailleur - Shimano SLX Shadow Plus Direct mount type
Front shifter - N/A
Rear shifter - Shimano SLX
Cassette - CS-HG80
Front hub - Joytec alloy MTB w/disc 15 mm axle - STOCK
Rear hub - Joytec 142 x 12 12 mm through hole disc - STOCK
Front rim - Alex TD 26 27.5 mm double wall 26 mm wide - STOCK
Rear rim - Alex TD 26 27.5 mm double wall 26 mm wide - STOCK
Spokes - Spokes/Nipples Stainless steel black 2.0 spokes - STOCK
Nipples - Spokes/Nipples Stainless steel black 2.0 spokes - STOCK
Tyres - Hans Dampf x 2.35 Front and Rock Razor x 2.35 Rear
Tubes - Tubeless Front and Maxxis Welter weight rear
Total weight - 13kgs + on bathroom scales
Extras - Novatec QR 142 x 12 bolt through
Future upgrades - Wheel set and rear shock.
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