This bike does nearly everything - dirt jumps, drops, trails, commuting. Upgraded pedals to DMR V8s, tyres to Maxxis Holy Rollers, grips to Race Face, seatpost to Thomson elite, maybe forks next
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Stew - 12/15/2007 8:49:00 AM
Pros:
I had the 2004 model. Absolutly loved it!!! My best friend.
Cons:
It was stolen.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I hate thieves. R.I.P. Norco.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by fred - 11/2/2007 9:03:46 AM
Pros:
i like the brakes but the could be updated to new hypros and the forks are nice and strong also like the new deraler.
Cons:
did not like the frame shape and the coulor could be changed to a brighter coulorand the seat could be changed to a more comfortable seat.
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
over all i lied the bike smooth ride and it was like riding on a cloud it was great aand i like the gripp on the tires.
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by allbikes9 - 7/28/2007 3:12:05 PM
Pros:
good frame, love the forks, evrything except for the cons
Cons:
breaks could be upgraded to hayes hfx-9 instead of soles, beacause they are fairly weak, but it is all about opinion
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
2006 norco bigfoot is a great bike, mine is used as a street bike with some mods, but as a stalk bike it is also great. can do everything, even if it's not meant to.
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by welshy69 - 5/21/2007 9:04:43 PM
Pros:
good frame really good brakes
Cons:
hate the forks and the rims are really shit u really have to upgrade the rims
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i would recommend the giant stp2 that is da shit
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Big AL - 3/4/2007 5:06:32 AM
Pros:
Everything on this bike is good except for the things mentioned in "cons"
Cons:
The stock Dirt Jam Comp is incredibly weak, and the Truvativ Blaze crank it comes stock with also fairly weak, seat post broke on both me and my friend's. I don't suggest to much street riding with the stock tires.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
My 2006 Norco Bigfoot. I have upgraded most of the parts on this bike, but not because they broke, but because i got my hands on the parts so i did. This is a durable bike, it is good for jumps, drops, x-country, pretty well whatever you throw at it. Mine is far from stock, but, when it was stock it was still a good bike. I have put these parts on the bike to replace the old ones whether they were broken or not: Manitou Splice Super, Axiom Moto-x style bars, Snafu BMX stem, FSA bottom bracket, Truvativ Hussefelt crank arms, front and rear 26" MTX, Kenda Blue Groove Stick-E front and rear, and a 2 bolt seat post of some sort. http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1201347/
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by The Dougler - 2/23/2007 8:55:56 AM
Pros:
the frame is a great shape and is very strong(8' to flat) the bash guard sucks balls but you can easialy replace it bars are the strongest stock bars ive ever seen great tread rims are strong.
Cons:
the fork is a little to soft for my liking, rock hard seat
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
fun to ride cheap as the dikins as far as price goes
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by dylan thayer - 11/27/2006 7:24:07 PM
Pros:
very strong frame great geomatry pretty good forks, ok drivetrain, strong rims, good brakes, nice tire, crank so far ok.
Cons:
rear hub/axle is crap i bent the axle 9 days after i got it and i didnt even take it off any jumps!! seat is a tad hard, pedals arent to grippy
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
this is a review for the 006 norco bigfoot. great bike rear hub is just terrible though its not very strong i rode it for like 30 hours in the first 9 days i had it and on the ninth day iwas riding and something was wrong so i got off the bike and looked at the back hub and there steem coming out of it like wtf???!!! anyways warrenty hopefully will cover it if not i will be pisssed offf i mean that shouldnt happen 9 days agfter i get the bike and i ahvent even taken it off any jumps!!?? any ways nice bike
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Bubblesfan - 11/16/2006 3:26:15 PM
Pros:
Its a great bike Amazzing frame forks are pretty good brakes are great but noisy but thats ok very good bike
Cons:
pedals are crappy and seat is kinda hard
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
VERY GOOD BIKE JUST GET NEW PEDALS AND MAYBE A NEW SEAT IT ILL BE AMAZING!!!
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by bikerchick - 6/4/2006 2:19:36 PM
Pros:
really strong frame, dirt comp pro shoxs are preety nice,hayes 9 hydraulic disk brakes
Cons:
could use better pedals and a better derailer
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
overall a great bike, real fun doing dirt jumps and urban, oh yea and fun doing trails......Dam good frame...dam good bike overall
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Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by bouncer - 4/25/2006 7:54:55 PM
Pros:
2005 model marzocchi dirt jam pro shocks, hayes 9 hydraulic disk brakes, kick ass frame
Cons:
Pedals were crap, got new wellgo pedals.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
A really good medium high end bike with quality components that won't cost you as much as really expensive top of the line stuff. Its a good bike all round, really fun to ride and do small jumps on.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Alex.ra - 11/16/2005 8:20:55 PM
Pros:
Light, not much else
Cons:
weak suspension, frame flex alot, very weak rims and smashed the derailer without even knowing it very weak
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Rode one for 3 years its a good begginer bike for very beginers but cant do much on it shot my rear tire in a week of getting it taking a .5 ft drop -__-;
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Marshall W - 10/3/2005 11:40:54 PM
Pros:
Absolutely indestructable. Best freeride frame I've ever owned.
Cons:
Rim brake fobs. GROSS
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I bought this frame only...built it up to a $5k beast. Now when I know I'm going to crash I look for a soft place to throw my bike rather than a soft place for me to land.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Clutch - 7/30/2004 11:20:45 AM
Pros:
Strong frame
good brakes
light frame
inexcpensive
Cons:
Skinny Tires
Cheaper Fork
to much money
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Dam good bike. got your monys worth for it.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Clutch - 7/30/2004 11:20:24 AM
Pros:
Strong frame
good brakes
light frame
inexcpensive
Cons:
Skinny Tires
Cheaper Fork
to much money
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Dam good bike. got your monys worth for it.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by jb - 4/8/2004 7:30:43 AM
Pros:
very tough frame and can take punishment
Cons:
the judy tt shocks are horrible. You need to upgrade to 5" bombers
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
it's a grate bike for the money spent. I recommend to people who want to have a good time without worrying about parts falling off.this is my first (real bike,)meaning it's alot better than the ones from crappy tire
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Tree Hugger - 7/29/2003 7:27:28 AM
Pros:
Frame design, Price for value. Riding feel. Made in Canada!
Cons:
Heavy and weak Judy TT Fork, Weak Acera Front Derailleur. General Stock weight (hint - replace stock tires with 26x2.x kevlar bead tires for noticeable benefits).
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
The 2002 Norco Bigfoot...
First off, the Judy TT is a fairly weak and heavy suspension fork that should never have found it's way onto a bike at this level - though I didn't know at the time.
The Acera front derailleur is also weak in that it will (for me anyway) go out of "tune" after each and every XC and trail ride outing I go on, and I don't feel I'm that hard on the bike in general.
Having said that, the rest of the bike rocks. For the money ("on sale" money that is) you get a solid bomb proof frame with some decent Deore and Alivio components on it. Would have been nice to see all Deore though as a minimum. But that would affect the bottom $$$ I suppose.
Recommendation for new purchasers:
See if you can ugrade the fork and front derailleur to a better component group while the bike is still new. The store might give you a better deal.
I find this bike to be a nice bike for the serious starter or intermediate biker on a budget (maybe even some LIGHT DH). It's just indestructable enough for one to better their bush skills on before moving up. A much cheaper bike will explode under a seriously interested MTB newbie so you may as well start with a decent ride.
I'm giving this bike a 3/5 stars because I think if Norco had put a better fork and front deraileur on the bike for a minimal price increase it would have made the bike more capable and of better overall value. However, it appears many companies at this level use the Judy TT. The Specialized Rockhopper is one, and it's actually more expensive.
