| 08/07/2001 | Norco's 2002 Preview2002 will see the triumphant return of Norco's road line. Though it has only been gone for a few short years, the line has undergone a complete update, with a fresh new look and radical new designs. The CRD-1 will be mid-pack in the new line of hi-tech road warriors, and will be available at Norco dealers by Christmas 2002.
Riding on the unprecedented success of the 2001 VPS Shore, Norco is bringing the model back for 2002 with a vengeance. By adding cartridge bearings to ALL of the rear triangle pivots, the Shore will be smoother than ever. Not only will the frame ride smoother, with its reinforced rear triangle (which it now shares with all its VPS cousins) the 2002 Shore will withstand and abuse you throw its way.
If you've shied away from the VPS design in the past because of its height and your lack of it, 2002 is the year to rejoice. Finally, a bike designed for the rigors of Shore-style riding to suit the needs of the smaller rider. The VPS Fluid. It's Easton Rad front triangle and cartridge bearing, 24-inch wheel compatible rear triangle may be compact, but it still incorporates all the strength and reliability the VPS series has become known for.
SPECS: (Subject to change)
CRD-1 Specs
7005 series aero aluminum compact frame design
Carbon blade aero forks
Shimano 105 Gruppo
DT double butted stainless black spokes
Mavic CXP 21 black rims
Axiom 1-1/8" threadless stem and headset
Axiom Ergo road bar
Leather saddle.
VPS Shore Specs
Monocoque 6061 front triangle
Reinforced rear triangle with 100% cartridge bearing pivots
6.5" rear travel with Vanilla RC shock
Marzocchi Super T QR20 with 170mm travel
Hayes Hydraulics with 8E rotors f&r
Formula DH hubs with Alex DX-32 rims (all black)
Maxxis Mobster 2.5 tires
Race Face North Shore XS ISIS cranks
TruVativ BB with solid axle
Rapidfire rear, Sram front shifters
Funn 31.8mm bar and stem combo (Fatboy Slim and Serial Rippa combo)
VPS Fluid Specs
Easton Rad front triangle with increased standover clearance
Reinforced rear triangle with Cart. bearing pivots
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1 QR20 fork, 130mm travel
Hayes Hydraulic brakes with 8" rotors f&r
Race Face Prodigy DH ISIS cranks
TruVativ BB with solid axle
Sun Singletrack rims, Black DT spokes
Formula and Shimano disc hubs
Kevlar reinforced saddle
Funn Fatboy Slim 31.8mm bar
Kenda Kinetics 2.6 tires
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