I build, maintain and sell computers for a small Computer shop in my village i also make t-shirts, custom mugs and pritty much anything you can either print on press on cut from vinyl and transfer to t-shirts
Been wanting to get on the road with a bike for a while and really like the look of this
Used to pissing about on 06 rm125 and 07 yz250 crossers but not really had much shots of road bikes like the one above so going to have a think about it and if things work out i will consider doing all that's needed next year after winter
Sounds like this has alot of mods track and cars? Think i might have to have a night in after work Today and get it all running . Loved the look of GTL when it first came out just never got round to buying it
If your new to the whole mountain biking thing then a custom build might not suite beacuse to save the money you would have to build it yourself. So thinking back i think Ales_M would be right and just get one from a range .
If your stuck on Norco then the one you have listed or this one here http://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/bc-trail/wolverine/ would be fine. . With the money you save on the wolverine you could put better wheels/forks and new groupset but i would leave that untill you have worn whats on the bike allready out
Do you have any good bike shops in you area? I would be inclined to head down to one and set yourself a budget and get them to spec you up a Custom built 130mm+ Hardtail that should be under 28LBS in weight . They can also tailor it to your needs and you get to choice which parts you want/dont want .
If i had that sort of money to spend on a bike i would build it myself picking every part mysefl but if your not comfy doing that then pay a little more and get somebody to do it for you
Sorry to say but you really are narrowing your choice down by just sticking with Norco. For that sort of money that you want to spend i would be looking elsewhere as the specs on the Norco's can be bettered from other brands
My all mountain 07 Teocali super (5.75 inch rear travel about the same front) is a tad over 30lbs and its a bit of a hassle uphills but it can do it awsome fun on the downs though and for trail centers round Scotland its great even done World cup downhill at Fort William.
I would aim for a Hard hitting long travel / freeride hardtail and for that budget you could really build a great bike with far better specced parts than what would be on a full susser of that price
EDIT: Yeah that Fireball looks good but the spec of the components could be better and the front forks also could be better and with a little more travel. I would go no less than 130mm as it tends to give you a slacker head angle and feel better downhill and also give you a bit more to soak up more
Sorry for Edit but that norco shore 3 will weigh more than 30+ lbs and be a nightmare to cycle anything but downhill as its long travel and low cost and probably does not have any lock out on either the front or the back shock i would stay well clear
started with a build it yourself Tamiya BTCC Ford Mondeo Paul Radisich
Same as that must have been best part of 15 years ago
Then i moved onto the Nitro 1/8th had this one for must be coming up 10 years and it still runs on its second engine and chassis plate but its awsome £425 when i bought it back then ( Actual pics of mine)
Shell is original has seen far better days but its just used for messing about now
Really want to get out and about with the camera but the weather up here in NE Scotland has been awfull every time i get a day off come on summer get going ffs!!!!