Norco SHORE TWO 2009
2009 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,350$
Weight | 19.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 180mm -
Travel Rear 175mm -
Fork Marzocchi
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Groupset X7, Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hydraformed AL, 175mm of travel, 150 x 12mm maxle dropouts
Suspension Fork
Marzocchi 66 RCV, 180mm of travel, 1.5” alloy steer tube
Rear Shock
Fox DHX-3 coil
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-7, 9 speed, medium cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore 31.8
Shift Levers
SRAM X-7 trigger, 9 speed front and rear
Cassette
SRAM PG-950, 9 speed, 11-32
Crank
Truvativ Hussefelt, 22/32T, E-13 DRS Spec 2
Bottom Bracket
Howitzer Spline BB
Chain
SRAM PC-951
Pedals
Flat pedal, alloy, steel pins , purple
Wheels
Front Hub
Sun Ringle Demon, 20mm axle, sealed bearings
Rear Hub
Sun Ringle Demon, 150 x 12mm, 9 spd, sealed bearings
Rims
Sun Equilizer 29 , 32 hole, purple
Spokes
Stainless steel black 2.0
Tires
Kenda Nevegal 26 x 2.5, Stick E rubber, CAP casing
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 5, 8” rotor
Brake Levers
Avid Juicy
Cockpit
Stem
FSA FR-230 OS 1.5 alloy, 31.8mm, 50mm extension
Handlebar
Funn Fatboy alloy, 710x 40mm, 31.8mm, custom designs
Grips
Norco design clear rubber
Headset
FSA 1.5” Big Fat Pig, chromoly
Seat
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp, chromoly rail
Seatpost
Truvativ XR, double bolt, 30.9
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm |
| Front Center | 690 mm | 713 mm | 738 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 574 mm | 596 mm | 621 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71.3 ° | 71.3 ° | 71.3 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 444 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 130 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1130 mm | 1153 mm | 1178 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -20 mm | -20 mm | -20 mm |
| Standover Height | 756 mm | 761 mm | 771 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
Model Overview
SHORE TWO completes the Norco Shore model. Norco launched 26 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Shore bikes models from 2009, here.
Model range prices
Norco SHORE THREE 2009 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2825$. Norco SHORE ONE 2009 is the most expensive one and costs 4850$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Downhill bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Downhill bike is 3391$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Downhill bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3350$. If we compare this with the average Downhill bike cost we notice that the price is 1.22% lower.
Average weight for Downhill bikes
The average weight for Downhill bikes is 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
much heavier than average, SHORE TWO has a weight of 19.5 kg (42.99 lbs). In other words, this model is 22.72% heavier than the average Downhill bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Norco SHORE TWO 2009 bike is equipped with the Marzocchi fork, and has 180mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Fox DHX-3 coil, with a travel distance of 175mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Norco SHORE TWO 2009, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The SHORE TWO comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Norco SHORE TWO bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.