There's also a plastic skid plate that helps keep the lower link from being damaged by rock or root strikes. Rubber chainslap protection is in place at the top of the seatstay, the underside of the chainstays, and along the downtube. The chain is protected by an upper guide at the idler pulley, and a lower guide from MRP adds another layer of security. That shock placement also leaves room for a full size water bottle inside the front triangle. The shock sits low in the frame, and passes through a tunnel in the seat tube to connect to the aluminum link that drives it. Luckily, the frame that resulted from the clunky looking mule is a whole lot better looking, with a fast, futuristic appearance. That bike allowed for multiple geometry and kinematic adjustments, which made it possible for Norco's designers and test riders to experiment with different configurations until they found the one that best suited their needs. The first step was creating an aluminum mule, which ended up being called the 'SPAM bike' due to the fact that its headtube shape looked just like a can of SPAM. With the Sight comfortably holding down the all-mountain fort, Norco's designers and engineers were able to concentrate their efforts on creating a bike that was focused on speed, a bike that could easily handle the roughest tracks on the EWS circuit. This bike will be included in an upcoming Field Test, and the final weight will be verified there. They're heavier, but much more appropriate for the bike's intentions. The wheelset that bikes will now be spec'd with has We Are One's Union rims laced to Onyx hubs. How much does the Range weigh? Well, the size large C1 we have in for testing currently weighs 36.25 lb (16.4 kg), but that number isn't totally accurate – there was a wheel spec mixup, and DT Swiss' lightweight cross-country / trail rims ended up on a bike meant for plowing through everything. It's great to see that the two lower priced models also get the same DHX2 coil shock and tires as that top of the line model. Highlights of the C1 model include a 170mm Fox 38 Factory fork, Fox Factory DHX2 coil shock, a SRAM X01 12-speed drivetrain, and a Maxxis Aggegai / Dissector tire combo, both with the thicker DoubleDown casing. Prices start at $5,599 USD for the C3, and go up to $8,999 for the C1 version shown here. There are three complete models, the C1, C2, and C3, as well as a frame-only option.
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