Norco Rampage

[vtwinvince]

Yup, Brodie magnesium boosters, never seen them in yellow before.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

All the catalogues are in the archives too.

According to those it is the '95 model, the '94 had the Ultrastrong downtube and XC-500 forks.

Catalogue here -

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/archive/1995-norco-catalogue.1026/download

Geez looking at the catalogue Norco had some nice higher end models for sure. None of those Norcos round where I grew up that’s for sure.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Even the stem was seized of the steerer. Broke it loose with some heat but man this bike is a chore to break down.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Geez looking at the catalogue Norco had some nice higher end models for sure. None of those Norcos round where I grew up that’s for sure.

That's the dichotomy of Norco. They were making the really high end stuff too, they just seemed to do it quietly
VPS from 1999, made to rule the North Shore:

That is no department store bike

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Wow it’s odd how rare these high end Norcos are. Lots of Rocky Mountains, Treks and Specialized around but none of these. The more I look into it the more I like.

 

[sam_white]

Popped in to say I like it ... hope you can turn it into a nice rider.

 

[90's Ninja]

Nice Rampage you have there. The top of the line, 90's Norco hard tails are some of my favorite. I like how you don't see many Rampage, TNT's and Team Issue's around. Norco either produced less units than the top tier Rocky's, Kona's and Brodie's or many ended up getting abused and tossed in the bin over the years. My guess its a combination of both. Enjoy and keep us updated with pics

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

These are stunners. Weigh nothing yet feel strong. The bolts and washers must be magnesium they are light as well. Not sure what to do with them. Probably fetch a good dollar. Or keep and remount first world problems.

Found this picture on Retrobike from years ago.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Or keep and remount

If you are keeping the yellow letters, they don't belong anywhere else. Previous owner had good taste

 

[vtwinvince]

Agreed, BITD you could find these boosters on every corner, not any more.