Bit The Bullet

[Tony B]

Hi decided to take the plunge as my old mountain/commuter bike was decidedly getting worse [Raleigh Outland circa 1990's]. went to a local LBS and ended up with a Norco VFR V Brake 3, what a revaliation, haven't heard or seen anything about them untill today and I think its one of the best buys I've bought

 

[Randochap]

Thank you for buying Canadian

However, they are simply another Asian-built frame, kitted with Japanese components. Norco is also one of the biggest bike accessory/part distributors in Canada.

 

[garrilla]

So he should have bought a Raleigh Pioneer Metro then?

 

[Randochap]

So he should have bought a Raleigh Pioneer Metro then?

No, they're crap.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

It looks like a good entry level Hybrid. I have a Tourney dérailleur on my MTB an apart from it being a little clunky it is a good mech. Tektro brakes are sometimes vilified by in my experience they are just fine (although it might be worth changing the pads). Enjoy the new riding experience

 

[Tony B]

Thanks for the previous reply, whole new world has opened up, as per my posting on another thread 41miles done on it today and its great.

 

[barq]

Thanks for the previous reply, whole new world has opened up, as per my posting on another thread 41miles done on it today and its great.

Can't say fairer than that!

 

[HJ]

Hi decided to take the plunge as my old mountain/commuter bike was decidedly getting worse [Raleigh Outland circa 1990's]. went to a local LBS and ended up with a Norco VFR V Brake 3, what a revaliation, haven't heard or seen anything about them untill today and I think its one of the best buys I've bought

I have the precursor to the VFR the Norco Volante, I have had it for five years now and still thoroughly enjoy riding it...

 

[HLaB]

I'd never heard of them before but the Norco web site looks quite good, I like their zoom tool and that they clearly state the weight of bikes. Its a pity that more of their bikes aren't available here.