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2008 Norco NITRO vs 2008 Norco SCORCHER

The Norco NITRO and Norco SCORCHER are both Cross Country bikes. The Norco NITRO has 29" wheels, while the Norco SCORCHER has 26" wheels. The forks on the Norco NITRO are RockShox, while the Norco SCORCHER has SR Suntour forks. The Norco NITRO retails for $1,249 USD, while the Norco SCORCHER retails for $239 USD. The Norco NITRO comes in 12.5", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", 22", while the Norco SCORCHER comes in 12.5", 15", 17", 18.5", 20", 22", 24".

  • Frameset
  • Frame Material
  • Frame
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Motor
  • Battery
  • Wheels
  • Hubs
  • Wheels
  • Wheel Size
  • Spokes
  • Tires
  • Drivetrain
  • Chain
  • Crank
  • Bottom Bracket
  • Front Derailleur
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Cassette
  • Pedals
  • Components
  • Brakeset
  • Brakeset Brand
  • Handlebar
  • Saddle
  • Seatpost
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • New lightweight frame, triple butted front triangle, butted rear triangle, semi integrated headtube
  • Rock Shox Tora 302 Air, 80mm, alloy steer tube, lockout
  • Mavic Crossride wheelset
  • Mavic Crossride wheelset
  • 29"
  • Mavic Crossride wheelset
  • Kenda Small Block 8, 2.10
  • KMC X-9
  • Shimano Deore, 31.8
  • Shimano LX
  • Shimano Deore, Rapid Fire, 9 speed
  • Shimano M485, hydraulic, 6" rotor
  • Ritchey Low Rizer, 19mm rise, 31.8mm
  • Norco Cr-Mo Performance Comfort
  • Ritchey butted, 2 bolt, 27.2, 350mm
  • Ritchey, 31.8mm
  • WTB DC Trail Grip, clear/black
  • Semi-integrated CH-918
  • Strategically shaped Hi-Ten tubing, bi-axial downtube, slotted dropouts
  • Suntour SR 2000, 50mm travel
  • KT, thread on, nutted, 36 hole
  • Alloy single wall, 36 hole
  • 26"
  • UPC 2.0 CP
  • Vee, dual sport, 1.95
  • KMC Z50
  • Shimano FD-C050, 31.8
  • Shimano TX-51, direct mount
  • Shimano SL-TX-30
  • Radius alloy, V-brake
  • MTB-153, 30mm rise, 6 degree back sweep, 25.4mm
  • Norco Comfort MTB custom
  • Steel, black, 25.4, 300mm
  • Alloy threadless
  • Norco 130mm Krayton
  • CH-281 threadless

Why it pays to compare

Mountain Bikes are complicated machines.

They have parts from hundreds of different manufacturers, come in all shapes and sizes (and colours) and are all suited for different purposes. Choosing the right new (or used) Mountain Bike is a complicated, confusing and highly emotional (think buying a new car- the shiny red one is the best choice right?).

Comparing mountain bikes helps bring a bit of logic and reason into the decision process. Not only will comparing mountain bikes save you money, but you'll also find the bike most suitable to you, your riding style and your budget. Plus, when you do hit the Buy Now button, you'll have the confidence you're choosing the perfect bike for you.

It's easy to get carried away by the most rad looking frame, with the coolest paint job and the most aggressive new geometry, but the components are one of the most important things to consider.

A wise Mountain biker

What to compare

Components

It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a mountain bike.

Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:

  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
  • Brakeset
  • Wheels
Price

Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?

Reviews

Nothing is more helpful than what real people think about a bike. It's the next best thing to riding one yourself. Reviews give you a real insight into how a bike actually rides, instead of just what the numbers seem to say about it.

Warranties

Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.

How to compare

  1. Search for mountain bikes that you'd like to compare.
  2. Tap Compare. You're done. No really, you are.
  3. A huge comparison table comes up, allowing you to compare components and specs for each bike.
  4. Want to delve into a bike a bit more? Click on the bike's name to view in-depth info, reviews, prices, specifications, images and more.