I have a 2004 Norco Mountianeer bike. Its gone 5200km, one tire (rear only), and about 5 sets of brake pads (front/rear x2). After the minor factory defects (faulty shifter, replanced under the 3 year? warrenty). I ride it pretty hard though
. bike does 0-30kmh in 5 secs(after a large lunch), and stops from 20kmh in 3 1m wide sidewalk squares
. It will cruise at 35kmh all day!