Norco downhill hardtails

[johngrass]

which one should i get for downhill hardtail racing thanxs


first the norco rampage for $1900
FRAME: Shore HT 2.2 mm thick wall oversize octagon to round 7005 aluminum , CNC chainstay yoke, extra stay gussets , FORK: Marzocchi DJ-2 6" travel Q/R 20
HEADSET: FSA 872 deep cup Stainless CRANKS: Truvativ Hussefelt double w/bash guard
BOTTOM BRK: Truvativ ISIS Giga splined PEDALS: Truvativ Hussefelt flat
CHAIN: KMC Z-72 FREEWHEEL: Shimano HG-30 8 sp cass.
FRONT CHANGER: Shimano Alivio REAR CHANGER: Shimano LX
SHIFTERS: Shimano Alivio BAR: Truvativ Hussefelt O.S.
STEM: Truvativ Hussefelt DH FRONT BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 8"hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 8"hydraulic disc BRAKE LEVERS: Hayes hydraulic
FRONT HUB: Novatec 20 mm Q/R REAR HUB: Shimano Deore
RIMS: Alex Supra BH 26" 32H SPOKES: DT Black
TIRES: Nokian Gazza 26 x 2.30 SADDLE: Titec Berserkr
SEATPOST: Axiom comp COLOURS: Dark BLue
the only problem with this is i don't know if the dirt jump 2s would be good at all for downhill

and the norco manik for $1750

FRAME: Shore HT 2.2 mm thick wall oversize octagon to round 7005 aluminum , CNC chainstay yoke, extra stay gussets , FORK: Marzocchi Z-1 Dropoff triple clamp,155 mm
HEADSET: FSA 872 deep cup Stainless CRANKS: Truvativ Hussefelt double w/bash guard
BOTTOM BRK: Truvativ ISIS Giga splined PEDALS: Wellgo DX flat
CHAIN: KMC Z-72 FREEWHEEL: Shimano HG-30 8 sp cass.
FRONT CHANGER: Shimano Alivio REAR CHANGER: Shimano Deore
SHIFTERS: Shimano Alivio BAR: Titec El-Norte 1.5"
STEM: Aricle DH oversize FRONT BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 8"hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKE: Hayes HFX-9 8"hydraulic disc BRAKE LEVERS: Hayes hydraulic
FRONT HUB: Shimano Deore Disc REAR HUB: Shimano Deore Disc
RIMS: Sun Single Track 26" frnt / 24" rr SPOKES: Black Stainless
TIRES: Kenda Blue Groove 26x2.5 fr/Nevagal 24x2.5" rr SADDLE: Axiom Freeride saddle
SEATPOST: Axiom comp COLOURS: Sand Blower Grey
SIZES: S, M, L

i think i am sort of leaning towards the manik because of the forks

thanks and does anyone know where a bike shop is that sells norco in newcastle or sydney in N.S.W thanks

 

[benbarian]

dude i m selling my rampage the dj2s arent bad but there better than 04 jr ts. id suggest saving the 2k and spending 3k on a dual suspension bike. im a pretty strong guy, i squat 315 for reps, and pedaling the rampage uphill aint fun. forget what the adds say its meant to go down, but on downhill course itll just bounce its ass but not as much as an xc bike, but its still a hardtail. but its killer for free riding specially in the city of walls and stuff. if you interested email in buying mail me [email protected].