The Norco Torrent is a hardcore 29” hardtail aimed at riders who aren’t going to let a lack of rear suspension prevent them from diving into some seriously rowdy terrain.
Other than the short, 425mm chainstays, the Torrent’s geometry numbers are actually very similar to the Sight, Norco’s full-suspension all-mountain machine. There’s a slack 64-degree head angle, a 480mm reach on the size large, and a 76-degree seat angle.
Not surprisingly, this isn’t the bike to choose if you’re trying to build up the lightest hardtail possible – the steel frame and the sturdy parts selection put it on the scales at 33.7 pounds. Component highlights include a 150mm RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork, SRAM Code R brakes, GX drivetrain, and 2.5” Maxxis Assegai EXO+ tires.
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