This is where we will check out the latest bikes on offer. This is a very subjective look at the machinery that make downhilling all possible. You might agree with what we say and you might not, either way we'd like to hear about it goat@downhilldownunder.com
Frame Votec FR AL 7005 Series Tripple Butted Hydroformed Tubing
Fork Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup
Shock Rock Shox Vivid 5.1
Wheels Mavic Deemax Ultimate
Tires Schwalbe Muddy Mary
Brakes Shimano Saint
Discs Shimano 203/203
Stem Truvativ Holzfeller
Handlebar Truvativ Holzfeller
Grips Lock on
Headset FSA
Seat Selle Italia Q-Bik
Seat post Truvativ Stylo Race
Rear Derailleur Sram XO
Cogs Sram XO 11-34
Shifter Sram XO
Crankset Holzfeller
Front teeth 36
Chain Sram XO
Chainguide e-thirteen
Weight 16,6 KG
Price - around $7000
DH bicycle from the canadian manufacturer NORCO.
FRAME: 2010 Team DH frame 228 mm travel
FORK: Rockshox Boxxer Team
REAR SHOCK: Rockshox Vivid Coil
HEADSET: FSA Orbit DL integrated 1.5″ to 1-1/8″
GRIPS: Sunline “S” lock on grip
HANDLE BAR: Sunline V1 19 mm bar grey 711 or 737 mm
STEM: Sunline Boxxer direct mount stem , grey
SEAT POST: Norco double bolt 2014
SADDLE: WTB Silverado with nicro tubular rail
FRONT BRAKE: Elixer CR 8″ rotor
REAR BRAKE: Elixier CR (with match maker lever , rear only)
BRAKE LEVERS: Elixier CR (with match maker lever , rear only)
SHIFTER REAR: Sram X-7 with match maker lever
REAR DERAILLEUR: Sram X-0 Short cage
CASSETTE: Sram DH cassette 11-26 T
CHAIN: KMC EX 9 SL chrome super light chain
CRANKSET: Shimano Saint 170 mm
CHAIN TENSIONER: E13 LG1 w/taco guard
PEDALS: DMR V 12 Magnesium
FRONT HUB: Sun Jumping Flea 20 mm 32H disc
REAR HUB: Sun Jumping Flea 150 x 12 32H disc
SPOKES DT Super comp butted
RIMS: Alex Supra D welded
TIRES: Kenda Nevagal 26 x 2.35 Stick E , Cap Casing
Around $5000
Category Mountain FRS
Model Series Quad XLT
Model Number 10-182-1
Sizes Small-Medium-Large
Frame 6061 Aluminum with Edge II Plus Top Tube and Hydroformed Down Tube, 6061 QUAD-Link 2.0 180mm Suspension System, 150mm x 12mm Maxle Dropouts
Front Suspension RockShox Totem Coil, 180mm of Travel with External Rebound and Compression Adjustment, Mission Control Damping with Maxle 360 20mm Axle and 1.5” Steerer
Rear Suspension Rock Shox Vivid with Coil Spring Preload, Drop Stop Bottom Out System, External High Speed and Low Speed Rebound and Compression Damping Adjustment
Shift Lever Shimano Saint, 2 Way and Instant Release, 9 Speed
Derailleur Front Shimano SLX
Derailleur Rear Shimano Saint Shadow
Category Mountain FRS
Model Series Quad XLT
Model Number 10-182-1
Sizes Small-Medium-Large
Frame 6061 Aluminum with Edge II Plus Top Tube and Hydroformed Down Tube, 6061 QUAD-Link 2.0 180mm Suspension System, 150mm x 12mm Maxle Dropouts
Front Suspension RockShox Totem Coil, 180mm of Travel with External Rebound and Compression Adjustment, Mission Control Damping with Maxle 360 20mm Axle and 1.5” Steerer
Rear Suspension Rock Shox Vivid with Coil Spring Preload, Drop Stop Bottom Out System, External High Speed and Low Speed Rebound and Compression Damping Adjustment
Shift Lever Shimano Saint, 2 Way and Instant Release, 9 Speed
Derailleur Front Shimano SLX
Derailleur Rear Shimano Saint Shadow
Category Mountain FRS
Model Series Quad XLT
Model Number 10-182-1
Sizes Small-Medium-Large
Frame 6061 Aluminum with Edge II Plus Top Tube and Hydroformed Down Tube, 6061 QUAD-Link 2.0 180mm Suspension System, 150mm x 12mm Maxle Dropouts
Front Suspension RockShox Totem Coil, 180mm of Travel with External Rebound and Compression Adjustment, Mission Control Damping with Maxle 360 20mm Axle and 1.5” Steerer
Rear Suspension Rock Shox Vivid with Coil Spring Preload, Drop Stop Bottom Out System, External High Speed and Low Speed Rebound and Compression Damping Adjustment
Shift Lever Shimano Saint, 2 Way and Instant Release, 9 Speed
Derailleur Front Shimano SLX
Derailleur Rear Shimano Saint Shadow
Brakes Front Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Rear Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc
Pedals Syncros Meat Hook
Crankset Shimano Saint, 36/22 with E-13 Shift Guide Dual Ring Security and Saint Bashguard
Chain Cover –
Bottom Bracket Shimano with HollowTech II Arms Big Pipe Billet Integrated with Crankset
Chain Shimano HG73
Cassette Shimano SLX, 11-34, 9 Speed
Hub Rear Shimano SAINT, 32 Hole Disc with Centerlock
Hub Front Shimano Saint 20mm with Centerlock
Rims Mavic EX-325, 32 Hole Disc
Spokes Nipples DT 14 Gauge Black Stainless
Tires Kenda Nevegal, 26″ x 2.5″, Stick-E Rubber
Saddle WTB Pure V Race with Love Channel and Comfort Zone, Cromoly Rails
Seatpost Syncros Derived OE, 25mm Offset, 2014, 30.9mm x 400mm
Handlebar Syncros FR, Double Butted 2014 Alloy, OS-31.8, 20mm Rise
Grips Marin Double Locking with Drop Guard End Cap
Headset Orbit E 1.5 Internal
What can we say about the 22X series that hasn’t already been said by a string of world champions, hundreds of privateer racers and a seriously enthusiastic biking press? It’s simple – just like its legendary predecessors, the 224-evolution is designed and built for off-the-peg downhill speed and competition victory at every level.
At the heart of the 224-evolution lies massively stiff but lightweight front and rear ends, joined by the famously reliable and slop-free oversized single-pivot assembly. A wide axle clamp area enhances already phenomenal tracking, while the 224-evolution’s eccentric headtube system and adjustable shock mount enable independent tweaking of the bike’s head angle, wheelbase and bottom bracket height – perfect for individual riding styles or terrain and gradients that change from course to course.
The end result is breathtaking – a super-plush, super-stiff yet highly manoeuvrable DH bike, equally at home on the international and domestic race circuits or pinning it just for fun. But don’t take our word for it – take a look around and believe what you see.
RRP $9000
Sizes 15,17
Colour Passion Red
Tubeset Monocoque/6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminium Tube
Rear Shock Fox DHX RC4
Swing Arm 12mm Bolt Thro
Forks Rock Shox BoXXer World Cup Solo Air MC 200mm
F Mech MRP G2 Chain Device
R Mech Shimano Saint
Shifters Shimano Saint R Fire +
Chainset Race Face Atlas Single X Type
Cassette SRAM PG970 DH
Brakes Hope Tech M4 203/183
Hubs Hope Pro 2
Rims Mavic EX721 DH
Spokes DT Swiss Competition S/S Black
Tyres Maxxis Hi Roller Super Tacky 2.5
Headset Hope
Stem Sunline V-One AM
S Post Thomson Elite
Saddle SDG Bel Air
H Bars Sunline V-One OS
Pedals Sunline V-One
B Bracket Race Face X Type
I just love this bike: it is simple (single pivot system) and beefy !
For 2011, Morewood made some changes with its Makulu downhill bike. The modifications were based on pertinent feedback over the past two years like that from the World Cup team in 2009 and 2010. Coming out as one of the leading DH bikes in the market, the 2011 Morewood Makulu now comes in three sizes, small, medium and large.
The modified Makulu now has low leverage linkage which makes it more progressive. Added benefit would be making it more compatible with different brands of new components and parts in the market like Fox DHX and Cane Creek Double Barrel. It also has a 15x12mm rear axle.
The frame underwent some aesthetic changes. Instead of the curved top tube, a straight tube replaced it. This gives extra stiffness around the front triangles. The 2011 Morewood Makulu also features an 83mm bottom bracket an an ISCG-05 chain mount.
For 2011, Devinci reveals the Wilson Downhill Bike. Like other models in the 2011 line, the Devinci Wilson features the Split Pivot Suspension system. The Split Pivot rear gives active braking and lateral rigid suspension. Rocker linkage is found under the bottom bracket. Having the Split Pivot rear feeds the shock absorber correct leverage rates. This will in turn help your speed.
The 2011 Devinci Wilson has a 3.5? stroke shock and a 216mm travel with end travel privilege. This gives you a bottomless feel with its ratio ramp. Everything comes together in a balance with its frame which is square edged. Bump compliance and pedaling power also have improved.The 2011 Devinci Wilson is one of the three platforms Devinci has for 2011 on making the move away from FSR-style suspension.
