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BEN ROBBO

BEN ROBBO

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hey guys im getting a new dh bike and im having trouble thinking what bike i should go for. its out of he 2009 norco aline and 2009 giant dh1. i love both these bikes and the new norco's look sweet, but still loving the giant.

out of these two bike what do you think i should get?

GIANT GLORY DH1
colour White / Black
frame ALUXX SL alloy Maestro 8.8" of travel, 150 O.L.D. rear spacing
fork Rockshox Boxxer Team 203mm
rear shock Fox DHX 4.0 coil w/ProPedal + adj. tuning range
rear derailleur SRAM X-9 short cage
front derailleur NA
shifters SRAM X-9 Trigger Shift 9speed
crankset Raceface Atlas FR X-Type 36T
bottom bracket Raceface Atlas FR X-Type
shift/chain guide E-13 LG1 W/Taco
chain Shimano HG73 9 speed
cassette SRAM PG970 DH 9speed 11-26T
brakes Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc w/8" rotors
brake levers Avid Elixir R
hubs Fr: Formula 20mm / Rr. Sun Ringle 150mm, thru-axle
rims SUN MTX33
spokes Sapim Race 14/15G butted stainless
tyres Fr: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3C | Rr: Maxxis Minion DHR 2.5 3C
pedals
h.bar/stem Raceface Evolve AM low rise / Raceface Evolve DH
seat post SDG I Beam
saddle SDG I-Fly
grips Giant lock-on metal

NORCO ALINE
frame Hydraformed AL, adjustable travel, 199mm-227mm travel, adjustable bb and headtube angle, 1.5” forged headtube
fork Marzocchi 888 RCV, 203mm of travel, alloy steer tube
rear shock Fox DHX-3 w/ factory tuned ProPedal
headset FSA Orbit E 1.5” R 1.5” to 1-1/8” internal reducer
crankset Truvativ Hussefelt, 170 mm, 36T, E-13 SRS, with white guard
bottom bracket Howitzer Spline BB
pedals Flat pedal, steel pins, grey
chain KMC X-9 CP Chrome
cassette Sram PG-950, 9 speed, 11-32
front derailleur N/A
rear derailleur Sram X-7, 9 speed, medium cage
shifters Sram X-7 trigger, 9 speed rear
bar Truvativ Hussefelt 710 x 25 mm rise, 31.8mm, grey
stem Marzocchi direct mount, 31.8mm, 53mm / 63 mm exten
grips Pro Palm lock on grip
front brake Avid Code 5, 8” rotor
rear brake Avid Code 5, 8” rotor
brake levers Avid Code
front hub KT Q-Lite, 20mm axle, sealed bearing, Ano Green
rear hub KT Q-Lite, 150 x 12mm, 9 spd, sealed bearing, Ano Green
rims WTB Laser Disc FR 30, 32 hole, grey
spokes Stainless steel, black 2.0
tires WTB Dissent 26 x 2.5, high grip compound, DH casing
saddle WTB Silverado custom cover, chromoly rail
seatpost Truvativ XR, double bolt, 27.2
sizes S,M,L
colours Green
 

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pin'd_it

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Glory for sure.
Better Spec.
Better reputation on a well tested and ridden frame.
And personally i think better looks.
 
frdlvr

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Go the A-Line, be an individual everybody has a Giant... The A-Line will stand out and last for ever...
 
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jacko13

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i ride a glory dh0 and its sweet. better spec but would handle similar and they handle awesome. its more of a race bike than the a-line, they are more half freeride half dh. but it wont make a huge difference as to what they are for. try and have a test ride of both and figure out what you like the feel of better. price might influence you desicion also.
 
BEN ROBBO

BEN ROBBO

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ive ridden both around the shop a few times and i still have no clue what one i want because i want both lol.
they are only a hundred or so dollars difference but keep the comments coming, i want to see what everyone thinks.
cheers
 
virgin321

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the spec on the giant looks better but they both look good. i havent ridden either so i wouldnt really know
 
Pebble

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Hmm it's hard to look past the Giant due to the better spec. I can see your dilemma though, I also like the norco and would particularly consider the fact that the Giant is likely to move away from the glory hole next year. (as in the 2010 model pics that have floated around).

Hmm - Norco if you think you would find the adjustable head angle a useful feature?
 
Staunch

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frdlvr said:
Go the A-Line, be an individual everybody has a Giant... The A-Line will stand out and last for ever...
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Stand out is right, the 09 norcos are ugly bitches.

Spec wise and look wise I'd go the glory but it's your choice in the end, we can't decide for you, just get what ever feels better and more comfortable to you.
 
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elliotdhmcgeary

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pin'd_it said:
Glory for sure.
Better Spec.
Better reputation on a well tested and ridden frame.
And personally i think better looks.
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that pretty much sums it up....

that's pretty much all the reasons you want :p

EDIT...+ the Norco looks like shit.
 
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PSYCHO-T

PSYCHO-T

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elliotdhmcgeary said:
They stick out 'cause they're ugly sons of....
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fark that, the aline looks nucking futs in flesh

and there is less likely chance of you snapping the frame
i think the aline is lighter, and yet it can be upgraded with light parts
(odnt hold me to the weight)

but i was strongly considering the aline park for my next bike

+ 3 for the norco :)
 
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RMS116

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The glory easy

In the long run the glory is so much better and so many people I know r gettin them. Depends what u wanna do but.
 
dhDRucer

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Hey

Go the glory!it has a way better part spec looks better and they ride so good.

The norco is ugly, crap spec list(compared to glory) and they dont ride as well
Why do you think so many people have them...cuz theere so good for there price..go glory
 
BEN ROBBO

BEN ROBBO

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cheers guys for all the info and ur comments i think im gunna go for the glory, its such a sweet bike.
 
ihatenorco

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it depends on your riding style,

giant = big heavy burly racing dh bike plush, good for lots of dh and some freeride

giant = the best

just my opinion
 
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