Road Magazine: Norco CRR 1 Road bike review
We don't always post every review by a bike magazine but in this case we thought it was appropriate. Seeing as more and more of our local riders are adding a road bike to their quiver, many were asking what had happened to Team Symmetrics and the Norco bikes they were riding. Norco has re-launched its road program for 2009 & 1/2 and the bikes are pleasantly surprising.
Obviously the team at Norco spent some time with the aesthetic of the bikes and must have taken some of the opinions at large to heart. The bikes look amazing and like all Norco Performance Bikes they are very well valued and ride true. As a full line bike company from Canada competing with the likes of the big brands it is sometimes hard to get the media attention. When your most well known bikes are freeride North Shore bikes it can sometimes be impossible. However, the new rigs must be speaking to the true road riders because there is a quiet buzz building. First, the bikes are very good looking. Period. They look the part and like the brand is saying "take us seriously". For the rest, the design and spec is thoughtful and so far they seem to ride beautifully.
Not bad from a brand born in the heart of Freeride territory. Take a look at Road Magazines review and we'll update you on our thoughts as we see them and ride the bikes more.
2009Road_CRR1.pdf
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Labels: Bicycle Tour, bike shop, John Henry Bikes, Norco CRR1, north shore
