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SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

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SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

Building on the popularity of their current 27.5 offerings, Norco is practically doubling their mid sized wheel offerings with three new bikes. The three new models run the gamut with a carbon 140mm, and aluminum 120mm full suspension bike and a carbon hard tail.

Read on for the break down of the Carbon Sight, Alloy Fluid, and Revolver Carbon 27.5s.

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

While the bike at the show was still a prototype, this is what the finished product may look like. We want.

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5 SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5 SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

The carbon Sight 27.5 will be Norco’s  flagship 650b offering, with a carbon frame that weighs 25% less than the alloy version. Carbon is found in the main frame and seat stays, with aluminum chain stays for improved durability. Rear axle sticks with the Syntace X-12 system, for a 142×12 rear spacing. While pricing and build options haven’t been finalized, there will be three builds that will range somewhere in the $4-7k with the highest end version weighing in around 25.5 lbs. Cable routing is mostly internal with Stealth dropper post compatible routing as well. Whether it says a lot about the bike or a little about the Sea Otter DH course, a prototype Carbon Sight will be the bike of choice for Jill Kintner for the Sea Otter DH race.

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

Notice anything missing? Norco mentioned there will be an XX1 (or single ring) specific frame available which means no bulky direct mount going unused on the frame. Just don’t decide you want a front derailleur later down the line…

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

While the Sight is probably the most exciting, the full suspension bread and butter for most shops falls around the $1700-2400 price range which is exactly where the new Fluid 27.5 fits in. Featuring an aluminum frame with 120mm of travel and 650b wheels of course, the Fluid looks like it will be a sweet bike for the price.

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

Rear axle on the Fluid is a standard QR, likely to keep the costs down. The version pictured will retail at $1900.

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

Up front there is a tapered head tube, with an X-Fusion Velvet with  a remote lock out.

 

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

Finally, Norco had a new 27.5 carbon race hard tail on display, called the revolver. As their first 650b hard tail, the Revolver’s sub 1000g frame is the lightest mountain bike frame they’ve ever made. Norco mentioned the production version should tip the scales right at 18 pounds for the high end build.

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5 SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5 SOC13: Norco Introduces Carbon Sight 27.5, Fluid 27.5, and Carbon Revolver 27.5

One interesting bit on the revolver is the hybrid rear axle. A non-quick release rear wheel is no good while racing, so Norco replaced the axle portion of the X-12 with a Maxxle, but kept the Syntace derailleur hanger and break off bolt. Other bits include internal cable routing, post mount disc brakes, and like the Sight – a threaded bottom bracket.

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Hell Yeah!!!
Hell Yeah!!!
11 years ago

Norco is making some of the hottest bikes out there right now. Me want!!!

Y
Y
11 years ago

Y U NO make full suspension revolver 27.5?

omg!
omg!
11 years ago

l would sport the sht out of that bike!

filibuster cash
filibuster cash
11 years ago

If the biggest company in Canuckistan can pull this righteous sort of thing off, why can’t the biggest in the US? JB can (*&^#*&^#$(&^*.

Xris
Xris
11 years ago

It’s because we have the biggest bike trail in the world. It’s called British Columbia.

Izzy
Izzy
11 years ago

Kudos to Norco for bringing 650B down to a lower price point with the Fluid 🙂

Henry
11 years ago

Lovin the standover!

Ricky Bob
Ricky Bob
11 years ago

Those fullies are ugly. The proportions are weird, they look like little kids bikes.

David
David
11 years ago

If that 27.5 Sight is anywhere near as good as the 26 (and you feel like you need 27.5) – get one! But please, please ride it up before you ride it down – because if you just ride the lift, or you push it up the hill, you are missing half the fun! I ride the 26 and it is without a doubt one of the most balanced, complete all mountain rigs out there! Does everything at 95%!

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