NORCO FULL SUSPENSION BIKE - TECHNICAL MANUAL

 
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NORCO FULL SUSPENSION BIKE - TECHNICAL MANUAL
NORCO
FULL SUSPENSION BIKE
TECHNICAL MANUAL

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NORCO FULL SUSPENSION BIKE - TECHNICAL MANUAL
TABLE OF
    CONTENTS

    3    INTRO

    4    MAINTENANCE

    5    SETTING UP YOUR NORCO
         FULL SUSPENSION BIKE

    6    TEAM DH

    7    A-LINE/A-LINE PE

    8    ATOMIK

    9    SHORE 1, 2, 3

    10   SIX SE, 1, 2, 3

    11   FOUR X

    12   FLUID SE, 1

    13   FLUID 2, 3, 4

    14   FAZE 1, 2, 3

    15   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007                                                            Fluid SE/1.0 design, increased performance and efficiency are the results.
Building on our solid foundation of functional hardcore bikes we’ve            Coupled with high-performance components, the Faze models are the
further improved all our full suspension models in key areas that riders       lightest XC FS bikes ever offered by Norco.
will appreciate. Frame geometry and rear suspension parameters have
been finely tuned to suit the intended application, whether it’s full-on DH,   Dirt/Street (Four X)
freeride, or all-mountain and XC riding styles. Rest assured, our bikes will   Continuing for 2007 is the Four X. With its race-inspired graphics and
continue to demonstrate their legendary toughness and durability under         solid performance, this model can do it all. With its efficient pedaling and
real-world conditions.                                                         versatile geometry, Norco’s team riders use the Four X for racing, dirt
                                                                               jumping, and Slopestyle events.
DH/Extreme Freeride Models (Team DH, A-Line Park Edition,
A-Line, Atomik)                                                                SUSPENSION
These models have undergone further weight reductions from last year           To take full advantage of your Norco full suspension bike, care must
for improved performance without affecting durability. The Team DH             be taken to ensure correct rear shock set-up, e.g. sag, rebound and
frame has a completely new race-focused frame design: lighter weight,          compression adjustments. Proper seat height when climbing and
increased stiffness, and improved geometry ensure success for DH racers        descending also determines how well your bike performs.
of all skill levels. The new-for-2007 A-Line Park Edition, with its anodized
frame finish and upgraded component specs, joins the A-Line and Atomik
                                                                               MAINTENANCE
models to continue the tradition of exceptional performance, bulletproof
                                                                               We can’t be with you on every ride, so we’ve put together some important
reliability, and great value.
                                                                               maintenance tips to help you keep your bike safe and ride-ready. We
                                                                               also want you to enjoy your Norco bike for years to come; with simple
Shore Freeride (Shore 1/2/3)
                                                                               maintenance and rider responsibility you can have your favourite ride for
The 2007 Shore models continue to represent new-school freeride proudly.
                                                                               many years.
The Shore 1 and 2 models feature revised geometry for better handling,
a new head tube design for increased front end stiffness, and revised
suspension linkage for better big-hit performance. The Shore 3 model           DESIGN
continues to offer outstanding performance, durability, and value in a         All Norco full suspension frames are analyzed and designed to provide the
progressive package. All Shore models benefit from a new XS frame size.        best ride for their intended purpose. Few parts are shared between the
                                                                               different models; although they look similar, they have been specifically
All Mountain Freeride (Six SE/1/2/3)                                           engineered for their intended purpose to give the correct amount of
The 2007 Six models continue to evolve into the ultimate “versatile” all-      suspension travel and “feel”.
mountain platform that isn’t afraid to hang it out. New-for-2007 Fox DHX
air shocks on the Six 1 and 2 rival coil spring performance while reducing     Of course, the common thread in all these models is a four-bar linkage
weight. Further weight reductions in component specs make the 2007 Six         design utilizing the patented FSR technology, or “Horst Link”. By using a
models the lightest ever.                                                      lower dropout pivot location, the design achieves a more vertical wheel
                                                                               path and suspension performance remains active and consistent under
All Mountain Cross-Country (Fluid SE/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0)                          all conditions, whether accelerating or braking. Conventional wisdom
The all-new 2007 Fluid SE and 1.0 models feature a further-improved            still maintains this technology is the standard to which all other designs
4-bar linkage suspension system, along with reduced frame weight,              are measured. When performance, weight, rigidity, and reliability are
increased travel, and even greater pedaling efficiency. All Fluid models       considered, our designs have few equals.
feature a new shaped top tube that reduces standover height to increase
fit options for riders of all sizes.                                           IN CLOSING
                                                                               Norco Performance Bikes and its staff have taken great pride in delivering
Cross-Country (Faze 1.0/2.0/3.0)                                               home-grown bikes since 1964. While a lot has changed since then, our
The new 2007 Faze platform features a 4-bar link suspension design             commitment to excellence and our passion for cycling hasn’t. Please ride
that delivers 96mm (3.8”) or 116mm (4.6”) of efficient wheel travel for        responsibly and stay within your limits no matter how tempting a line or
racing or really fast trail riding. Using the same design philosophy as the    trail may be. Always make it your goal to ride another day.

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MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is crucial for safety and the longevity         EVERY MONTH
of your bicycle. Your bike’s performance will be maximized          1. Check for bearing wear. While the bike is in contact with the
by performing proper pre-ride checks, monthly inspections,             ground, hold the rear wheel with one hand and seat post
and yearly overhauls. As fork maintenance is quite complex,            with the other. Try to pull the wheel back and forth as well
please refer to the fork manual included with your bike. Refer         as up and down. If you notice any looseness (play), bring
to the following information regarding periodic maintenance            your bike to an authorized Norco dealer.
checks. This schedule is based on average use by an average         2. Check brake pad wear. For disc brakes, replace pads if pads
recreational rider not riding in a bike park setting.                  are approximately .5mm thick or less or are contaminated
                                                                       with oil. For V-brakes, replace the pads if they are worn past
BEFORE EACH RIDE                                                       the wear line.
1. Ensure all shock and linkage bolts, crank bolts and stem         3. Check hydraulic brake lines for kinks and/or small
   bolts are sufficiently tight.                                       perforations. Check cables for corrosion. Replace leaking
2. Check if wheels are aligned straight in their dropouts.             hydraulic lines. Replace frayed or corroded cables for
   Make sure the rear axle is fully in the dropouts. Check the         improved performance.
   quick release and/or axle bolt for proper tightness. Refer
   to the Norco manual for correct installation procedure.          ONCE A YEAR
   Refer to your fork manual for correct front axle installation    1. Have a complete overhaul performed on your full suspension
   procedure.                                                          bike by your authorized Norco dealer, consisting of hub,
3. For disc brakes, make sure brake pads move freely when              bottom bracket, pivot assembly and brake overhauls.
   brake lever is squeezed. If problems arise get your bike         2. Check drive-chain for wear. Replace if assessed worn out.
   inspected by a qualified Norco dealer. For V-brakes, spin the
   wheel to ensure that pads do not contact the rim when the        Note: If you are a user of mountain bike parks, like Whistler’s, it is prudent to go through steps
                                                                          1-5 of the pre-ride check part way through your day at the park as this kind of terrain and
   brake lever is not squeezed. In both cases, unwanted pad               riding is extremely demanding. Post-ride maintenance must also be performed on a more
   rub leads to premature wear and uneven braking. Always                 frequent basis.
   make sure your brakes will stop your bike.
4. Clean drivetrain, and lightly lube chain. Excess lube attracts
   grit and dirt.
5. Check to see if the headset is loose by applying the front
   brake and rocking the bike back and forth. If you hear or                 SHOCK ASSEMBLY

   feel clunking (play) from the head tube area, your headset                                                            SEATSTAY PIVOT

   could be loose. Tighten the headset or visit a qualified Norco
                                                                               MAIN FRAME PIVOT
   dealer for inspection.
6. For bikes that are equipped with dual crown forks, check to
   see if bumpers stop stanchions from hitting the frame.

                                                                                                 BB PIVOT

                                                                                                                                        CHAINSTAY PIVOT

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SETTING UP YOUR NORCO FULL SUSPENSION BIKE
Our bikes come pre-set for the average rider for the frame size in
question. Proper set-up of saddle height, saddle angle, and rear shock
settings is necessary for your safety as well as the bike’s performance.
Have your authorized Norco dealer adjust your bike properly to get the                                                              SEAT TUBE

best fit possible. Refer to the information below for the best set-up of
your Norco bike.
                                                                                                                                                1” PAST SEAT TUBE
REAR SHOCK
To get the best performance from your rear suspension, the
rear shock must be adjusted according to your weight, riding
style and terrain. We recommend a rear shock set-up of
20-25% sag of total travel for cross-country/all-mountain
                                                                                                                          SWING LINK
applications and 25-35% for freeride/downhill applications.
See the charts for specific lengths. For more information                                                                                                  SEAT STAY
refer to the shock manual supplied with your bike or visit the
manufacturer’s web site.

SEAT HEIGHT
Norco VPS bikes use an interrupted seat tube design. Seat posts
must not extend past the bottom of seat tube for extra-small and                                                                                         CHAIN STAY
small frames and no more than 1” past the seat tube for medium,
large, and extra-large frames. We suggest cutting your seat post to
the length that meets your desired style of riding; also you can
use a telescopic seatpost to get additional
saddle height if your bike was not equipped REAR SHOCKS
with one originally. Please test your set-up
before riding to ensure there will be no             MODEL                     REAR SHOCK                                                   EYE-EYE LENGTH WITH SAG
interference between the seat post and         TEAM DH             MARZOCCHI ROCO WORLD CUP: 9.5" X 3.0"              8.75" (222MM) - 25% SAG    8.6" (218MM) - 30% SAG    8.5" (216MM) - 35% SAG
the frame during full compression.             A-LINE PARK EDITION MARZOCCHI ROCO TST R: 9.5" X 3.0"                  8.75" (222MM) - 25% SAG    8.6" (218MM) - 30% SAG    8.5" (216MM) - 35% SAG
                                                       A-LINE         FOX DHX-3: 9.5" X 3.0"                          8.75" (222MM) - 25% SAG    8.6" (218MM) - 30% SAG    V8.5" (216MM) - 35% SAG
                                                       ATOMIK         FOX DHX-3: 8.75" X 2.75"                        8.06" (205MM) - 25% SAG    7.9" (201MM) - 30% SAG    7.88" (200MM) - 35% SAG
                                                       SHORE 1        MARZOCCHI ROCO TST R / FOX DHX-5: 8.5" X 2.5"   7.88" (200MM) - 25% SAG    7.75" (197MM) - 30% SAG   7.63" (194MM) - 35% SAG
                                                       SHORE 2        FOX DHX-3: 8.5" X 2.5"                          7.88" (200MM) - 25% SAG    7.75" (197MM) - 30% SAG   7.63" (194MM) - 35% SAG

TORQUE                                                 SHORE 3        FOX VAN R: 8.5" X 2.5"                          7.88" (200MM) - 25% SAG    7.75" (197MM) - 30% SAG   7.63" (194MM) - 35% SAG
                                                       SIX SE         FOX DHX AIR 5.0: 7.875" X 2.25"                 7.43" (189MM) - 20% SAG    7.31" (186MM) - 25% SAG   7.2" (183MM) - 30% SAG
   LOCATION        BOLT SIZE         TORQUE
                                                       SIX 1          FOX DHX AIR 4.0: 7.875" X 2.25"                 7.43" (189MM) - 20% SAG    7.31" (186MM) - 25% SAG   7.2" (183MM) - 30% SAG
 SEATSTAY PIVOT     5MM (M6)      120 IN-LB / 15 N-M
                                                       SIX 2          FOX DHX AIR 3.0: 7.875" X 2.25"                 7.43" (189MM) - 20% SAG    7.31" (186MM) - 25% SAG   7.2" (183MM) - 30% SAG
 MAINFRAME PIVOT    5MM (M6)      120 IN-LB / 15 N-M   SIX 3          FOX VAN R: 7.875" X 2.25"                       7.43" (189MM) - 20% SAG    7.31" (186MM) - 25% SAG   7.2" (183MM) - 30% SAG
 CHAINSTAY PIVOT    5MM (M6)      120 IN-LB / 15 N-M   FLUID SE, 1    FOX FLOAT RP23: 7.875" X 2.0"                   7.48" (190MM) - 20% SAG    7.38" (187MM) - 25% SAG   7.28" (185MM) - 30% SAG

 SHOCK ASSEMBLY     5MM (M6)      120 IN-LB / 15 N-M   FLUID 2, 3     FOX FLOAT R: 7.875" X 2.0"                      7.48" (190MM) - 20% SAG    7.38" (187MM) - 25% SAG   7.28" (185MM) - 30% SAG
                                                       FLUID 4        FOX FLOAT: 7.875" X 2.0"                        7.48" (190MM) - 20% SAG    7.38" (187MM) - 25% SAG   7.28" (185MM) - 30% SAG
 BB PIVOT           6MM (M8)      150 IN-LB / 17 N-M
                                                       FAZE 1, 2      FOX FLOAT RP23: 7.875" X 2.0"                   7.48" (190MM) - 20% SAG    7.38" (187MM) - 25% SAG   7.28" (185MM) - 30% SAG
Note: For 4mm bolts (on Cross Country bikes) use       FAZE 3         FOX FLOAT R: 7.875" X 2.0"                      7.48" (190MM) - 20% SAG    7.38" (187MM) - 25% SAG   7.28" (185MM) - 30% SAG
80 inch pounds (in-lb) 9 N.m                           4XXXX          FOX FLOAT R: 7.875" X 2.0"                      7.48" (190MM) - 20% SAG    7.38" (187MM) - 25% SAG   7.28" (185MM) - 30% SAG

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TEAM DH
                                                                              TEAM DH: SPECS                                            A
                                                                                                              S               M
                                                                               SEAT TUBE                 445 MM/17.5”    445 MM/17.5”
                                                                               THEORETICAL TOP TUBE          572             598
                                                                               HEAD TUBE LENGTH              125             125
                                                                               FORK LENGTH                   581             581
                                                                               SEAT TUBE ANGLE               70.0            70.0
                                                                               FRONT CENTER                  704             727
                                                                                                                                        B
                                                                               WHEELBASE                    1144            1167
                                                                               REAR CENTER                   442             442

                                                                              TEAM DH: VARIABLE POSITIONS
                                                                                                                    A          B
                                                                                     HEAD ANGLE                   63.7        63.6

                                                                               C     REAR WHEEL TRAVEL            198         219       C
                                                                                     BB HEIGHT                    363         363
                                                                                     HEAD ANGLE                   64.5        64.5

                                                                               D     REAR WHEEL TRAVEL            202         225
                                                                                     BB HEIGHT                    374         374

                                                                                                                            mm / inch

                       Theoretical Top Tube
                                                                                                                                        D
                                                                              FEATURES
                                                        Head Tube
                                                         Length
                                                                              • New lighter frame design
                                                                              • Forged head tube, dropouts, seatstay and
                                                                                chainstay yokes
                                                                              • Welded one-piece linkage with large-diameter
                                                                                pivot axles & lightweight hardware
                                                                              • Dual position ISCG for ISCG '05 + ISCG (old)
                                                                                chain guides
                Seat
                                                                              • Flip-flop design front shock mount to adjust
                                                                       Fork     BB height and HT angle
                Tube
                                                                     Length

                                                                              NOTES
                                                                              • Certain saddles may hit when saddle is too
                                                             Head               low. Check saddle position before riding!
                Seat                                         Angle
               Angle                                                          • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken
                                                                                from Small frame. Medium is very similar.
                                                                              • Max tire size: 26 x 2.7
        Rear Centre
                                              Front Centre                    • Please refer to tech manuals on individual
                              BB Height                                         components.
                       Wheelbase
                                                                              • Tighten rear axle into dropout first, followed by
                                                                                dropout clinch bolt.

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A-LINE/A-LINE PE
                                                                               A LINE: SPECS                                               A
                                                                                                                 S               M
                                                                                   SEAT TUBE                445 MM/17.5”    445 MM/17.5”
                                                                                   THEORETICAL TOP TUBE         572             598
                                                                                   HEAD TUBE LENGTH             125             125
                                                                                   FORK LENGTH                  579             579
                                                                                   SEAT TUBE ANGLE              70.0            69.5
                                                                                   FRONT CENTER                 705             725
                                                                                   WHEELBASE                   1147            1167        B
                                                                                   REAR CENTER                  445             445

                                                                               A LINE: VARIABLE POSITIONS
                                                                                                                       A          B
                                                                                        HEAD ANGLE                   64.3        64.3
                                                                                   C    REAR WHEEL TRAVEL            198         218
                                                                                                                                           C
                                                                                        BB HEIGHT                    376         376
                                                                                        HEAD ANGLE                   66.1        66.1
                                                                                   D    REAR WHEEL TRAVEL            207         229
                                                                                        BB HEIGHT                    397         397
                                                                                                                               mm / inch

                         Theoretical Top Tube
                                                                                                                                           D
                                                                               FEATURES
                                                               Head Tube       •   Hydroformed top tube
                                                                Length         •   Forged dropouts with thread-in rear axle
                                                                               •   Forged chainstay & seatstay yokes
                                                                               •   Sealed bearings in all pivots
                                                                               •   Dual position ISCG for ISCG '05 + ISCG (old)
                                                                                   chain guides

                                                                        Fork
                  Seat                                                Length   NOTES
                  Tube                                                         • Certain saddles may hit when saddle is too
                                                                                 low. Check saddle position before riding!
                                                                               • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken
                                                                                 from Small frame. Medium is very similar.
                  Seat                                            Head         • Max tire size: 26 x 2.7
                 Angle                                            Angle        • Please refer to tech manuals on individual
                                                                                 components.
                                                                               • Tighten rear axle into dropout first, followed by
                                                Front Centre                     dropout clinch bolt.
           Rear Centre
                               BB Height

                Wheelbase

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ATOMIK
                                                                              ATOMIK: SPECS                                          A
                                                                                                             S             M
                                                                                  SEAT TUBE              445MM/17.5”   483MM/19.0”

                                                                                  THEORETICAL TOP TUBE      569           595

                                                                                  HEAD TUBE LENGTH          125           130

                                                                                  FORK LENGTH               555           555

                                                                                  SEAT TUBE ANGLE           72.9          72.7       B
                                                                                  FRONT CENTER              713           739

                                                                                  WHEELBASE                 1151          1176

                                                                                  REAR CENTER               440           440

                                                                              ATOMIK: VARIABLE POSITIONS
                                                                                                              A             B
                                                                                  HEAD ANGLE                 66.0          66.0

                                                                                  REAR WHEEL TRAVEL          180           205

                                                                                  BB HEIGHT                  378           378

                                                                                                                         mm / inch

                      Theoretical Top Tube
                                                             Head
                                                             Tube
                                                            Length            FEATURES
                                                                              •   Hydroform top tube
                                                                              •   Forged chainstay and seatstay yokes
                                                                              •   Sealed bearings in all pivots
                                                                              •   Dual position ISCG for ISCG '05 + ISCG (old)
                                                                                  chain guides
              Seat
              Tube
                                                                      Fork    NOTES
                                                                     Length
                                                                              • Certain saddles may contact rear tire under
                                                                                full compression when saddle is too low.
                                                                                Check saddle position before riding!
               Seat                                         Head              • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken
              Angle                                         Angle
                                                                                from Small frame. Medium is very similar.
                                                                              • Max tire size: 26 x 2.7
                                                                              • Please refer to tech manuals on individual
                                             Front Centre
        Rear Centre                                                             components.
                            BB Height

                Wheelbase

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SHORE 1, 2, 3
                                                                                  SHORE 1 & 2: SPECS
                                                                                                           XS             S         M             L      XL
                                                                                                          394MM         394MM     430MM      470MM      508MM
                                                                                   SEAT TUBE               /15.5”        /15.5”    /17.0”     /18.5”     /20.0”
                                                                                   THEORETICAL TOP TUBE    555           568       590           610     620

                                                                                   HEAD TUBE LENGTH        120           120       125           135     140

                                                                                   FORK LENGTH             555           555       555           555     555

                                                                                   SEAT TUBE ANGLE         71.8          71.8      72.0          71.8    71.8

                                                                                   FRONT CENTER            685           697       722           740     751

                                                                                   WHEELBASE               1123          1136      1160          1178    1189

                                                                                   REAR CENTER             440           440       440           440     440

                                                                                  SHORE 3: SPECS
                                                                                                           XS             S         M             L      XL
                                                                                                          394MM         394MM     430MM      470MM      533MM
                                                                                   SEAT TUBE               /15.5”        /15.5”    /17.0”     /18.5”     /21.0”
                                                                                   THEORETICAL TOP TUBE    555           568       595           610     620

                                                                                   HEAD TUBE LENGTH        120           120       125           140     152

                                                                                   FORK LENGTH             555           555       555           555     555

                                                                                   SEAT TUBE ANGLE         73.2          73.2      73.2          73.1    72.1

                          Theoretical Top Tube                                     FRONT CENTER            700           713       741           756     756

                                                                                   WHEELBASE               1138          1151      1179          1195    1195
                                                                Head Tube
                                                                 Length            REAR CENTER             440           440       440           440     440

                                                                                  SHORE 1, 2, 3: VARIABLE POSITIONS                                A
                                                                                                                  A                 B
                                                                                   HEAD ANGLE                    66.0              66.0

                 Seat                                                              REAR WHEEL TRAVEL              170              190
                 Tube
                                                                           Fork    BB HEIGHT                      373              373
                                                                         Length
                                                                                                                                     mm / inch
                                                                                  FEATURES
                                                                                  • Hydroformed down tube for optimized strength,                  B
                   Seat                                          Head               weight, and fork crown clearance
                  Angle                                          Angle            • Hydroformed upper seat tube supports
                                                                                  • Forged head tube, chainstay & seatstay yokes
                                                                                  • Sealed bearings in all pivots
                                                 Front Centre                     • Dual position ISCG for ISCG '05 + ISCG (old)
           Rear Centre                                                              chain guides
                              BB Height
                  Wheelbase                                                       NOTES
                                                                                  • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken from
                                                                                    Small frame. Other sizes are very similar.
                                                                                  • Max tire size 26 x 2.5.
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SIX SE, 1, 2, 3
                                                                                  SIX: SPECS
                                                                                                            XS        S           M         L        XL
                                                                                                          394MM     394MM       430MM     470MM     508MM
                                                                                   SEAT TUBE               /15.5”    /15.5”      /17.0”    /18.5”    /20.0”

                                                                                   THEORETICAL TOP TUBE     554      574         595       611       621

                                                                                   HEAD TUBE LENGTH         120      120         125       135       145

                                                                                   FORK LENGTH              535      535         535       535       535

                                                                                   SEAT TUBE ANGLE          72.0     72.0        71.8      71.8      71.8

                                                                                   FRONT CENTER             660      679         699       715       726

                                                                                   WHEELBASE               1089      1108        1128      1144      1155

                                                                                   REAR CENTER              430      430         430       430       430

                                                                                  SIX:VARIABLE POSITIONS                                     A

                                                                                                           A          B
                                                                                   HEAD ANGLE             67.5       67.5

                                                                                   REAR WHEEL TRAVEL      146        165

                                                                                   BB HEIGHT              357        357

                                                                                                                    mm / inch
                          Theoretical Top Tube                                                                                               B
                                                                Head Tube
                                                                 Length
                                                                                  FEATURES
                                                                                  • Hydroformed down tube for optimized strength,
                                                                                    weight, and fork crown clearance
                                                                                  • Forged seatstay yoke
                                                                                  • Compatible with air- and coil-spring shocks
              Seat                                                                • Sealed bearings in all pivots
              Tube
                                                                           Fork
                                                                         Length   NOTES
                                                                                  • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken from Small
                                                                                    frame. Other sizes are very similar.
                Seat                                             Head
                                                                                  • Max tire size 26 x 2.5.
               Angle                                             Angle            • Please refer to tech manuals on individual components.

                                                 Front Centre
       Rear Centre
                              BB Height
              Wheelbase

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FOUR X
                                                                              FOUR X: SPECS
                                                                                                                 S                    M
                                                                               SEAT TUBE                     394MM/15.5”          394MM/15.5”

                                                                               THEORETICAL TOP TUBE             573                  585

                                                                               HEAD TUBE LENGTH                  110                  110

                                                                               FORK LENGTH                      500                  500

                                                                               SEAT TUBE ANGLE                  73.5                 73.5

                                                                               FRONT CENTER                     666                  677

                                                                               WHEELBASE                        1098                 1109

                                                                               REAR CENTER                      432                  432

                                                                              FOUR X: VARIABLE POSITIONS                      A
                                                                                                       A               B
                                                                               HEAD ANGLE             69.0           69.0

                                                                               REAR WHEEL TRAVEL      90             101

                                                                               BB HEIGHT              330            330

                                                                                                                  mm / inch
                                                                                                                              B
                             Theoretical Top Tube

                                                             Head Tube
                                                              Length

                Seat
                Tube                                                          FEATURES
                                                                              • Hydroformed down tube for optimized strength, weight,
                                                                                and fork crown clearance
                                                                              • Curved top tube for decreased standover height
                                                                       Fork   • Forged seatstay yoke
                                                                     Length
                                                                              • Sealed bearings in all pivots
                                                                              • Dual position ISCG for ISCG '05 + ISCG (old) chain guides
                  Seat                                       Head
                 Angle                                       Angle
                                                                              NOTES
                                                                              • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken from Small
                                                                                frame. Other sizes are very similar.
                                                     Front                    • Max tire size 26 x 2.35.
            Rear Centre
                                BB Height           Centre
                                                                              • Please refer to tech manuals on individual components.
                 Wheelbase

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FLUID SE, 1
                                                                               FLUID: SPECS
                                                                                                          XS          S          M         L        XL
                                                                                                         406MM      406MM      432MM     470MM     508MM
                                                                                 SEAT TUBE                /16.0”     /16.0”     /17.0”    /18.5”    /20.0”
                                                                                 THEORETICAL TOP TUBE     549         570       590       610       630

                                                                                 HEAD TUBE LENGTH         100         100       115       130       145

                                                                                 FORK LENGTH              519         519       519       519       519

                                                                                 SEAT TUBE ANGLE          73.0       73.0       73.0      73.0      73.0

                                                                                 FRONT CENTER             651         665       686       707       729

                                                                                 WHEELBASE                1085       1100       1121      1142      1163

                                                                                 REAR CENTER              435         435       435       435       435

                                                                               FLUID:VARIABLE POSITIONS                                  A
                                                                                                          A           B
                                                                                 HEAD ANGLE (XS)         68.5        68.5

                                                                                 HEAD ANGLE (S/M/L/XL)   69.0        69.0

                                                                                 REAR WHEEL TRAVEL       116         143

                                                                                 BB HEIGHT               350         350

                                                                                                                   mm / inch             B

                          Theoretical Top Tube
                                                                               FEATURES
                                                                Head Tube      • New lighter frame design with increased
                                                                 Length
                                                                                 travel and pedaling efficiency
          Seat                                                                 • Hydroformed down tube for optimized
          Tube
                                                                                 strength, weight, and fork crown clearance
                                                                               • Curved top tube for lower standover height
                                                                               • Sealed bearings in all pivots

                                                                        Fork
                                                                      Length
                                                                               NOTES
                                                                               • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken from Small
                                                                                 frame. Other sizes are very similar.
                                                                               • Max tire size 26 x 2.35.
              Seat                                          Head
             Angle                                          Angle              • Please refer to tech manuals on individual components.

       Rear Centre                               Front Centre
                            BB Height
                     Wheelbase

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FLUID 2, 3, 4
                                                                                  FLUID: SPECS
                                                                                                             XS          S          M         L        XL
                                                                                                            406MM      406MM      432MM     470MM     508MM
                                                                                    SEAT TUBE                /16.0”     /16.0”     /17.0”    /18.5”    /20.0”
                                                                                    THEORETICAL TOP TUBE     549         570       590       610       630

                                                                                    HEAD TUBE LENGTH         105         105       115       130       145

                                                                                    FORK LENGTH              518         518       518       518       518

                                                                                    SEAT TUBE ANGLE          73.0       73.0       73.0      73.0      73.0

                                                                                    FRONT CENTER             648         663       684       705       726

                                                                                    WHEELBASE                1083       1098       1119      1140      1161

                                                                                    REAR CENTER              435         435       435       435       435

                                                                                  FLUID:VARIABLE POSITIONS                                  A
                                                                                                             A           B
                                                                                    HEAD ANGLE (XS)         68.5        68.5

                                                                                    HEAD ANGLE (S/M/L/XL)   69.0        69.0

                                                                                    REAR WHEEL TRAVEL       107         136

                                                                                    BB HEIGHT               350         350

                                                                                                                      mm / inch             B

                                Theoretical Top Tube

                                                                  Head Tube
                                                                   Length
                                                                                  FEATURES
                Seat                                                              • Hydroformed down tube for optimized
                Tube                                                                strength, weight, and fork crown clearance
                                                                                  • Curved top tube for decreased standover height
                                                                                  • Revised frame sizing for more clearance between SS
                                                                                    yoke and seat tube
                                                                           Fork   • Sealed bearings in all pivots
                                                                         Length
                                                                                  NOTES
                                                                                  • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken from Small
                  Seat                                           Head               frame. Other sizes are very similar.
                 Angle                                           Angle
                                                                                  • Max tire size 26 x 2.35.
                                                                                  • Please refer to tech manuals on individual components.

           Rear Centre                            Front Centre
                                  BB Height
                         Wheelbase

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FAZE 1, 2, 3
                                                                          FAZE: SPECS
                                                                                                     XS                    S                M             L            XL
                                                                           SEAT TUBE              381MM/15.0”          394MM/15.5”      432MM/17.0”   470MM/18.5”   508MM/20.0”

                                                                           THEORETICAL TOP TUBE      545                  565              585           605           630

                                                                           HEAD TUBE LENGTH          100                  100              115           130           145

                                                                           FORK LENGTH               482                  482              482           482           482

                                                                           SEAT TUBE ANGLE           73.5                 73.5             73.5          73.0          73.0

                                                                           FRONT CENTER              624                  644              664           679           705

                                                                           WHEELBASE                1050                 1070             1090          1105          1131

                                                                           REAR CENTER               426                  426              426           426           426

                                                                          FAZE: VARIABLE POSITIONS                                                        A
                                                                                                                 A                B
                                                                           HEAD ANGLE                           70.5             70.5

                                                                           REAR WHEEL TRAVEL                    97               116

                                                                           BB HEIGHT                            335              335

                                                                                                                            mm / inch

                                                                                                                                                          B

                          Theoretical Top Tube
                                                           Head Tube
                                                            Length
           Seat                                                           FEATURES
           Tube                                                           • Double-butted M6 aluminum alloy frame
                                                                          • Redesigned 4-bar linkage rear suspension for
                                                                            increased pedaling efficiency and maximum performance
                                                                          • Sealed bearings in all pivots

                                                                   Fork   NOTES
                                                                 Length   • Travel/BB Height/Head Angle numbers taken from Small
                                                                            frame. Other sizes are very similar.
               Seat                                      Head             • Max tire size 26 x 2.30.
              Angle                                      Angle            • Please refer to tech manuals on individual components.

       Rear Centre                        Front Centre
                              BB Height
                  Wheelbase

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WARRANTY GUIDELINES                                                  HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE
Although Norco full suspension bikes are designed to outlast and     Making a Warranty Claim:
outperform anything else out there, they are not indestructible.     1) You can contact ANY authorized Norco dealer for warranty
Warranty does not mean to suggest your bike cannot be                   service. Check the dealer listing on our website or call our
broken or will last forever. Hard to believe, but we’ve had             Customer Service department at (604) 552-2930.
people request warranty service after having hit a tree and          2) You will need your original receipt as a proof of purchase
buckling the fork. In this case, warranty service was declined.         to show your authorized Norco dealer when you bring your
You don’t buy a new truck and recklessly drive it into a brick          bike in for warranty inspection.
wall - then try to claim it was defective because it didn’t hold     3) Your local authorized dealer will provide the quickest
up. It’s just common sense. We pride ourselves on being fair            answers and solutions for your warranty questions, even if
and expect the same in return from you, our customer. To                it’s not the dealer you originally bought your bike from.
avoid any misunderstandings, listed below are some common            4) If the authorized dealer deems it necessary to return the
issues warranty does not cover.                                         bike to Norco, the bike is to be stripped completely and only
                                                                        the frame is to be sent back.
Warranty does not cover failure or damage to any component           5) Norco reserves the right to repair or replace warranty claims.
due to the following:
1) Accident, crash, or evidence of impact.                           PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
2) Abusive riding, misuse or any other abnormal, excessive,          While your bike is covered against defects in materials and
   or improper conditions. (Norco defines misuse or abusive          workmanship for a given period of time, it is our experience
   riding as any activity engaged in upon a product that is not      that most defects show themselves in the first few weeks of
   originally intended nor engineered for that specific activity.)   riding. Due to the nature of the sport, mountain biking often
3) Failure as result of wear, stress, or fatigue. Fatigue damage     induces accelerated wear on the frame and components when
   is a symptom of the frame being worn out through use. It is       used in extreme off-road conditions. All things mechanical have
   one kind of wear and tear.                                        a limited useful life due to wear, stress, and fatigue; there is
4) Failure as result of poor maintenance or neglect.                 no guarantee the product will last the term of the warranty.
5) Improper assembly, adjustment, or repair by any other than        Just like your favourite pair of jeans, every Norco bike and
   an authorized Norco dealer.                                       frameset has a useful life cycle. This lifespan shouldn’t be
6) Modifying and/or installing components other than those           confused with the warranty period. Warranty means the period
   originally installed by Norco or deemed inconsistent with the     of time that Norco will repair or replace the product if deemed
   use originally intended for the bicycle as sold. See below.       necessary. A manufacturer’s lifetime warranty does not mean
7) Commercial or rental use.                                         the product will last forever. It is referring to the length of the
8) Competitive racing or stunt riding.                               useful life cycle of that product, which varies depending on
9) Bent or broken components and/or frames (including                the kind of bike, riding conditions and TLC the bike receives.
   ovalized head tubes) result from overloading or excessive         The useful product life cycle of a Norco bicycle or frameset is
   force applied to the part. Failure analysis substantiates this    considerably decreased by atypical riding applications like all
   damage to be consistent with impact-related events such as        the disciplines in competitive racing, jumping, trick and trials
   accidents, misuse, or abusive riding - which are not covered      riding, and constant use in severe weather and/or climates.
   by warranty.                                                      Use of a Norco bicycle in any one or combination of these

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
situations may cause an unanticipated or premature failure          increasing the rear travel of your Norco full suspension frame
of the bike or frameset, and may therefore not be covered by        beyond what it has been designed and tested for. However, if
this warranty. It is the owner’s responsibility to have the bike    you are one of those who are still determined to do so, there
checked periodically by an authorized Norco dealer for signs        are some important safety considerations and compatibility
of possible failure, i.e. dents, cracks, deformations, corrosion,   guidelines you should understand and follow. Please contact
premature paint peeling and any other abnormalities caused          your local Norco dealer for further details.
by inappropriate use or misuse. Following these safety checks
may help avoid preventable accidents, bodily injury to the
rider, or a shortened life cycle of a Norco bike or frameset.

CHANGING COMPONENTS MAY AFFECT YOUR WARRANTY
If you should decide to change components or add accessories,
you do so at your own risk. Norco may not have tested that
component for compatibility, durability or safety on your
bike. We recommend checking with your Norco dealer before
changing any components on your bike. Any modification of
your frame, fork, or components means your bike no longer
meets Norco’s original design specifications and therefore will
void your bike’s warranty.

MAXIMUM TIRE SIZES
Actual tire width can vary greatly between brands (i.e. 26 x
2.5 Nokian versus a 26 x 2.5 Kenda) and is further influenced
by rim width. In some cases, you may find that the clearance
between the tire and the frame is diminished. Important: wear
or damage to the inner chainstay from tire rub (‘tire-buzz’) will
void your frame warranty. Remember… if it rubs, don’t run it!

TRAVEL INCREASE
Each Norco full suspension frame is designed to provide a
specific amount of rear wheel travel, depending on its intended
use. Things like shock length and stroke, head tube angle, BB
height, and fork length are always taken into consideration
when building a frame. Altering your bike’s original geometry
may yield very different or even dangerous ride characteristics.
Furthermore, modifying the frame geometry can place
additional stress on components causing potential fatigue or
premature wear. For these reasons, we do not recommend                                               Photo: Marc Landry Rider: Justin Brown

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