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2016 Norco Aurum - Norco Factory Racing 'team edition' 7

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Todd Schumlick
3/2/2016 3:25pm
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Model
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Parts

Frame
Norco
Aurum Carbon
'team edition' colour
Frame: Norco Aurum Carbon. Misc: 'team edition' colour
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X2
Rear Shock: FOX Float X2
Fork
Fox
40 Factory
Fork: Fox 40 Factory
Headset
Cane Creek
110 Series
Headset: Cane Creek 110 Series
Handlebar
Race Face
Atlas
Handlebar: Race Face Atlas
Stem
Race Face
Atlas Direct Mount
Stem: Race Face Atlas Direct Mount
Grips
Race Face
Sniper Lock-On
Grips: Race Face Sniper Lock-On
Brakes
Formula
R0 Racing
Brakes: Formula R0 Racing
Brake Levers
Formula
Brake Levers: Formula
Shifters
Shimano
Saint
Shifters: Shimano Saint
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
Saint
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Saint
Chainguide
MRP
Sxg
Chainguide: MRP Sxg
Cranks
Race Face
SixC Cinch
Cranks: Race Face SixC Cinch
Chainrings / Sprocket
Race Face
Direct mount
Chainrings / Sprocket: Race Face Direct mount
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Cinch BB92
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Cinch BB92
Chain
Shimano
Ultegra
Chain: Shimano Ultegra
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
SLX (split for 7spd)
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano SLX (split for 7spd)
Pedals
HT Components
X2
Pedals: HT Components X2
Front Rim
Other
Novatec Demon 27.5
Front Rim: Other Novatec Demon 27.5
Rear Rim
Other
Novatec Demon 27.5
Rear Rim: Other Novatec Demon 27.5
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Magic Mary
Front Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Magic Mary
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary
Saddle
Race Face
Atlas
Saddle: Race Face Atlas
Seatpost
Race Face
SixC
Seatpost: Race Face SixC
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Seatpost Clamp: Other
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2016
Model Year:
2016
Riding Type
Downhill
Riding Type:
Downhill
Weight
33 lb 0 oz (14969 g)
Weight: 33 lb 0 oz (14969 g)
Additional Info

'Norco Race Development' prototype testing equipment.

Additional Info:

'Norco Race Development' prototype testing equipment.

Todd Schumlick
3/2/2016 3:25pm
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Todd Schumlick
8 years ago
Hi mtb friends! As the factory team, we are apart of 'Norco race development’. Meaning we test and develop future product for Norco Bicycles and our other sponsors. Some components are ‘prototype’, and may or may not become production. We’re here to develop a better product for everyone!
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Sam matthews
8 years ago
I'm no expert but I believe an idler negates the effects of chain growth and its subsequent effect that has on suspension kinematics. Running an idler allows for a more rearward axle path which is seen as a positive characteristic in suspension movements by many. Without the idler the chain would stop the suspension moving fully through its travel. There is more to it but I've used up my quota of big words for the day now.
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jackhill
8 years ago
I've for the 2015 aurumn, whats the benefit of the roller? If it's significant can it be added to the current model?
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Colin McCarthy
8 years ago
Were you drunk when you wrote that? Grinning The idler is effectively elevating the chain line to negate chain growth, also known as pedal kickback. Most bikes nowadays are designed top have about 100% anti-squat at the sag point when using a specific size single front chainring. Raising the chain line above this lowers the anti-squat values so the bike won't pedal as efficiently as a consequence, but it makes the suspension more active when pumping terrain. You can't simply add this idler onto your stock Aurum (nor can you spell Aurum correctly Tongue ) because it requires a plate to be welded onto the swingarm. You can see the plate on an earlier prototype here If you want to see how chainline effects suspension kinematics on your Aurum, you can do so by changing to a larger or smaller chainring than the 34-36t that the bike is designed around. A larger ring will have less anti-squat and pedal kickback, smaller ring will have more anti-squat and pedal kickback. You could also hop on a modern mid travel trail bike with a double or triple chainring to simulate the same thing.

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