Early - mid 80s Norco Dumpster Dive

[legrandefromage]

spare spoke holders - i.e, a proper expedition bike for getting out there

Raleigh Randonneur with Reynolds 708 tubing

 

[pw_pw_la]

That's amazing!

 

[Canuckbiker]

spare spoke holders - i.e, a proper expedition bike for getting out there

Raleigh Randonneur with Reynolds 708 tubing

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Thanks legrandefromage! I guess in the case of the Norco having them on the drive side, spokes can double as chainstay protector as well

Cool frame feature to know about

 

[Mickeyspinn]

Had a chance to strip down the Norco this weekend. Some interesting parts which I'll share more on later. The bullmoose stem/bar is a Nitto uncut unit which is nice.

Frame serial# is T6A92632. I believe after some searching the 2nd digit "6" means 86', 1st "T" is the maker and "A" is January. Nice brazed cable guides
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I really like the fork crown
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Nice fastback seatstays and pump peg
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I like this little cable guide ring on the side of the U-Brake boss
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Does anyone know what these two bits brazed to the top of the drive side chainstay are?
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Overall a pretty fine frame produced from one of our best Canadian brands I'd say

Umm...methinks thems for holding a couple of spare spokes!

Ah beaten by a big cheese...

 

[Ryry_1985]

Score!

From what I remember, Birch Bay is sure nice too.

 

[Synthiaks]

What a great find.....lucky you got there before it disappeared!

 

[legrandefromage]

It's my favourite era of the mtb scene, there was no Internet, cycling magazines for the off roader were still few and far between and there was no pressure when out bicycling.

 

[joglo]

Intresting Bike.
I think that 1986 sounds indeed like the correct date.

Norco had at least a while ago some history section at their webpage, better as from what i can see they do have today.
This pic was shown with the comment that first ATBs or MTBs have been introduced by Norco in 1984


There are also some more threads about those early bikes with the iconic fork like this one.

1984 Norco Sasquatch Rebuild - Bike Forums

Classic & Vintage - 1984 Norco Sasquatch Rebuild - As the title says, this is where I will document my latest winter project. I've just recently read Fat Tire Flyer by Charlie Kelly and I'm all re energized about early era mtbs, especially the more slack ATB designs. There's just something about...

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with a very small pic of a catalog

 

[Canuckbiker]

Score!

From what I remember, Birch Bay is sure nice too.

Yep, Birch Bay is my happy place, I'll be there again this weekend. Let's see what turns up at the dump, maybe I'll get lucky again