Norco Torrent. Tweaked 13.1.13

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I'm hoping this will turn out to be a go anywhere do anything bike :D
Starting from the front :D
No more bits here yet but watch this space ;)

Frame and front wheel turned up today :D
I think she looks about the right height at the front?
The chainstays are huuuge!! :D
 

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They are hardcore. If that's the start are you going to be able to pedal uphill to go down again :LOL:

Only joking. They do weigh a lot though don't they? What's the travel?

And finally - do you have a frame yet for them or just keeping your options open?
 
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This is on the way to go with the forks :D
For a 150mm rear wheel and suitably hardcore i think you'll agree ;)
Forks are 100mm travel and 2350g on the scales :cool:
They have a longer A/C measurement than standard type fork so will ride more like a 130mm fork which should be right for the frame, maybe :roll: :LOL:
 

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fork weight is bang on :cool: nice!

this is a very interesting build!

without knowing too many parts, whats your goal weight?
what does the frame weigh?

and i think you should stop calling it 'her'
her isnt hardcore ;) :LOL:
 
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With a 1x9 set up i'm hoping for sub 30lbs :D
I haven't looked into the frame weight :roll: but i'm sure she's no flyweight :D
In reference to 'her' not being hardcore, you clearly have'nt met the wife ;)
 
On that original thread I posted above I think (without re-reading it) that the chainstays may be solid metal!?

Anyway, looks like an interesting project, and I'm staying tuned for updates.

Is it getting a re-spray or staying black?
 
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