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The "Black Pearl" Norco Range 18

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MTByNOT
12/3/2021 2:49pm
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Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Norco
Range
Large
Frame: Norco Range. Misc: Large
Rear Shock
FOX
DHX2 Factory 2021
Rear Shock: FOX DHX2 Factory 2021
Fork
Manitou
Mezzer Pro
Fork: Manitou Mezzer Pro
Headset
Cane Creek
Series 40
Hellbender bearings
Headset: Cane Creek Series 40. Misc: Hellbender bearings
Handlebar
Renthal
Fatbar Carbon 35 780mm
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Carbon 35 780mm
Stem
Renthal
Apex 35 33mm
Stem: Renthal Apex 35 33mm
Brakes
Hayes
Dominion A4
Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4
Shifters
SRAM
X01 Eagle 12 Speed
Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle 12 Speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
Gx Eagle
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Gx Eagle
Chainguide
MRP
SXG
Chainguide: MRP SXG
Cranks
Race Face
NextR
170mm
Cranks: Race Face NextR. Misc: 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Press Fit BB92
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Press Fit BB92
Chain
YBN
Chain: YBN
Cassette / Rear Cog
e*thirteen
Helix R
Cassette / Rear Cog: e*thirteen Helix R
Pedals
Crank Brothers
Mallet E LS
Pedals: Crank Brothers Mallet E LS
Front Rim
Crank Brothers
Synthesis E
Front Rim: Crank Brothers Synthesis E
Rear Rim
Crank Brothers
Synthesis E
Rear Rim: Crank Brothers Synthesis E
Spokes
Sapim
Double Butted
Spokes: Sapim Double Butted
Front Tire
Continental
Der Baron Projekt
Front Tire: Continental Der Baron Projekt
Rear Tire
Continental
Der Kaiser Projekt
Rear Tire: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt
Saddle
Fizik
Alpaca
Saddle: Fizik Alpaca
Seatpost
Crank Brothers
Highline
170
Seatpost: Crank Brothers Highline. Misc: 170
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2022
Model Year:
2022
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
35 lb 8 oz (16103 g)
Weight: 35 lb 8 oz (16103 g)
Additional Info

Yea your reading right 35.8LBS.

Thanks to all who help sourcing parts at rough times. BaseCamp Cycle in Denver, Crankbrothers , Hayes and Manitou. Wrench and Roll for the sus service and vibes. Chris Friend AKA "C-Send" for the killer shots. The bike has been impressive thus far

Additional Info:

Yea your reading right 35.8LBS.

Thanks to all who help sourcing parts at rough times. BaseCamp Cycle in Denver, Crankbrothers , Hayes and Manitou. Wrench and Roll for the sus service and vibes. Chris Friend AKA "C-Send" for the killer shots. The bike has been impressive thus far
MTByNOT
12/3/2021 2:49pm
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vanillarice19
3 years ago
2 Questions. Did you need the Chainring bash guard? Your other photos did not have this.
Also, where did you get the shortened linkage? Did you need a different length/stroke shock?
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MTByNOT
3 years ago
The bike is slung low so I think it's a good idea to run it. I have used it already a few times. Also when you buy a frame only It doesn't come with the bash guard or at least mine didn't come with. So first pictures and couple rides I did not have.

I made the link myself and it's designed to run a larger shock with more stoke. Shock size is 225x75 and still running same BB height.
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vanillarice19
3 years ago
You should make a Longer link that pushes the rear wheel down so you can run it as a mullet. Perhaps 5-6mm longer than the stock link
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MTByNOT
3 years ago
So I tested this and the frame doesn't have much throw past the static top out. Norco only seems to make room for the axle to go deeper. I think the only way to accomplish this is different rear dropouts with a high axle location (meaning further down) to accommodate a 27.5 wheel. I'm thinking of making some of these also.
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Dave_Go
3 years ago
Which spindle did you use on the raceface cranks? 136 or 143?

Nice bike. Maybe i get one in new year!
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ajt530
3 years ago
How'd you mount the crankbrothers multitool? Looks super clean with the cigar tool!
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MTByNOT
3 years ago
I drilled a hole in the F10+ case and mounted it up to the bracket with the cigar tool. works great! sorry for the late reply
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EBlackwell
3 years ago
Is that a Springdex in there? I have ordered a Range and I've been considering getting a Springdex for it, but I wasn't sure if I would be able to adjust it given there is not a ton of space around the shock on that frame. Let me know if that's what I see on your shock and if so, how it is!
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MTByNOT
3 years ago
Yes it is a Springdex and I love them. You have to run it in the other orientation than what you normally see. Also a little awkward to manage because of the piggyback and such but well worth it. Like to be able to adjust the spring rate on the fly for conditions or feel.
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EBlackwell
3 years ago
Oh wicked! Which Springdex are you running? I looked at the compatibility page on their website and I didn't see one that fits the 205x62.5mm shock that comes with the bike. Do you have a different shock in the bike?
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EBlackwell
3 years ago
Cool to know that one works, I thought I saw something on their website about sizing only working within + or - 2mm, I guess 2.5mm isn't that far off, haha!
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Beskyd
3 years ago
Hi! How do you like the Mezzer Pro - is it that harsh on a fast chatter sections as some reviewers found it?
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MTByNOT
3 years ago
So I wouldn't call it really harsh but Rockshox and Fox are a little more sensitive initially. But the way it handles the midstroke and stays in control on massive hits nothing else compares. I have another one I'm going to pay with the damper to see if I can improve that. But what this bike is meant for big hits are the priority
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