The 2017 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS is (without doubt) the most beautiful full-suspension cross-country 29er I have ever owned. Thankfully, its ride is equally (if not more) impressive!
Detailed below are a few changes I have made to improve handling, increase comfort, and shed a few grams.
Stock build @ 11.3kg (as per website): AUD4,999 from Bicycle Central on Mulgrave
FRAME: high modulus carbon
FORK: RockShox Sid RL 100mm
SHOCK: RockShock Monarch RL 100mm
SEATPOST: Norco Alloy 31.6mm
HANDLEBAR: Norco Lite 720mm Alloy Flatbar
STEM: Norco 70mm Alloy
GRIPS: Norco Lock-on
BRAKES: SRAM Level TL
ROTORS: 180F / 160R
WHEELSET: DT Swiss X1900 Spline TR (15x100/12x142)
TYRES: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2 TR EXO
REAR SHIFTER: SRAM GX 11sp
REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM GX 11sp
CASSETTE: SRAM XG1150 11sp (10/42)
CRANKSET: RaceFace Aeffect SL (32T)
CHAIN: SRAM PC-1110 11sp
Re-build @ 10.35kg: incl. frameskin, crank boots, pedal washers and Garmin stem mount
HANDLEBAR: 3T Team Stealth 720mm Carbon Flatbar
STEM: Zipp Service Course 75mm Alloy (+/-17deg.)
GRIPS: Ritchey Foam
BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC
ROTORS: 170F / 160R
WHEELSET: American Classic Race (15x100/12x142)
TYRES: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO Snakeskin Pacestar 29x2.25" (F&R)
REAR SHIFTER: SRAM XX1 11sp
REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM XX1 11sp
CASSETTE: SRAM XG1195 11sp (10/42)
CRANKSET: SRAM XX1 (32T)
CHAIN: SRAM PC-XX1 Hollowpin 11sp
Additional (ride) items added to bike include:
Specialized EMT cage & tool @ 123g
2xCO2 cannisters, pump nozzle & frame attachment @ 243g
Crank Bros. Candy 1 pedals @ 277g
Over the coming months a further few minor tweaks will occur in preparation for my trip to Poland to race the Sudety MTB Challenge in July (2017).
Stay-tuned for more details.
