Somewhat of a success over the past few years, Norco have now announced the release of their revised Range for 2017. Now available with 27.5″ and 29″ wheels like the latest Optic and Sight models, what else has changed on the Range?
In keeping with the brand’s wheel size developments for the Sight and Optic models, the latest Norco Range also comes in two hoop sizes, with the brand claiming to have lent the same ride characteristics to both the 27.5″ and the 29er. It comes in three identical build specs for both wheel sizes, with prices ranging from € 3,999 to € 7,199.
The Frame of the Norco Range 2017
The new Range covers XS to XL, although the XS and S are limited to 27.5″ hoops. The 27.5ers have 170 mm front suspension and 160 mm at the back, while the 29ers have 160 mm up front and 150 mm at the rear. All of the models have a Trunnion-mounted rear shock and internally routed cables that are fixed at entry and exit to eliminate clattering.
The Geometry of the Norco Range 2017
While developing the Range, Norco definitely turned their focus towards the descents, giving it a 65.5° head angle that’s so slack you’d rarely find one to match it on a 29er, especially when you add in its super long 461 mm reach (size L). The Range also welcomes chainstays that get longer based on the frame size to ensure that weight distribution is optimized for each model.
Norco Range 650B
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 380 mm | 405 mm | 435 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm |
| Horizontal (theoretical) top tube length | 537 mm | 567 mm | 597 mm | 627 mm | 657 mm |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 ° | 65.0 ° | 65.0 ° | 65.0 ° | 65.0 ° |
| Seat tube angle (effective) | 75.4 ° | 75.0 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.6 ° |
| Chainstays | 420 mm | 425 mm | 430 mm | 435 mm | 440 mm |
| BB height | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1120 mm | 1152 mm | 1184 mm | 1215 mm | 1247 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 407 mm | 430 mm | 452 mm | 475 mm |
| Stack | 585 mm | 594 mm | 603 mm | 612 mm | 621 mm |
Norco Range 29
| Size | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 435 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm |
| Horizontal (theoretical) top tube length | 607 mm | 637 mm | 667 mm |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 94 mm | 104 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Seat tube angle (effective) | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.7 ° |
| Chainstays | 430 mm | 435 mm | 440 mm |
| BB height | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1187 mm | 1217 mm | 1249 mm |
| Reach | 437 mm | 461 mm | 483 mm |
| Stack | 614 mm | 618 mm | 627 mm |
The Norco Range Models
Range C 7.1
Fork: Fox Factory 36 Kashima 170 mm
Rear shock: Fox Factory Kashima
Brakes: SRAM Guide RSC 180 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Rims / hubs: RaceFace ARC 30 tubeless & DT 240 BOOST
Tires (front/rear): MAXXIS DHR II 2.4 WT, DHF 2.5 WT 3C Maxx Terra
Price: € 7,199
Range C 9.1
Fork: Fox Factory 36 Kashima 160 mm
Rear shock: Fox Factory Kashima
Brakes: SRAM Guide RSC 180 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Rims / hubs: RaceFace ARC 30 29er tubeless
Tires (front/rear): MAXXIS DHR II 2.4 WT, DHF 2.5 WT 3C Maxx Terra
Price: € 7,199
Range C 7.2
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RC Solo Air 170 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RC3
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS 180 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Rims / hubs: RaceFace AR 30 tubeless & SRAM MTH 716 Boost / MTH 746
Tires (front/rear): MAXXIS DHR II 2.4, DHF 2.5 WT 3C Maxx Terra
Price: € 5,499
Range C 9.2
Fork: RockShox Lyrik RC Solo Air 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RC3
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS 180 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM Eagle FC X1
Rims / hubs: RaceFace AR 30 tubeless ready
Tires (front/rear): MAXXIS DHR II 2.4 WT, DHF 2.5 WT 3C Maxx Terra
Price: € 5,499
Range C 7.3
Fork: RockShox Yari RC 170 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RC3
Brakes: Shimano SLX M7000 180 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM NX
Rims / hubs: WTB STP I-29 27.5 TCS rim
Tires (front/rear): MAXXIS DHR II WT 2.4 3C Dual, Front DHF II WT 2.4
Price: € 3,999
Range C 9.3
Fork: RockShox Yari RC 160 mm
Rear shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RC3
Brakes: Shimano SLX M7000 180 mm
Drivetrain: SRAM NX Boost
Rims / hubs: WTB STP I 29 TCS & Novatec Boost, SRAM MTH 746er
Tires (front/rear): MAXXIS Minion DHR II 3C Dual 2.5, DHF II WT 2.5
Price: € 3,999
Our thoughts on the new Norco Range 2017
We’ve not had chance to put the Range through the wringer yet, but its geometry figures are super promising and we’re hyped to see how it’ll fare on some gnar. We’re expecting it’s just a matter of time until the 29er crawls its way up the wish list for many racers. Stay tuned for our first impressions from the trails as the Range 9.2 has literally just landed in our editorial office.
For more information head to norco.com!
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