Norco, thank you! Ladies, the wait is over…

 

Finally a bike you can shred the local trails and accessorize with your hipster Shutter Shades, purple bandanas, and skinny jeans, (though be warned: you may have to fight off the local dirt jumpers who will be circling your ride like a Flock of Seagulls). Oh yes, the wait is over, presenting the new and incredibly sexy…

2010 Norco Vixa
Words by Sharon Bader, photos by Lee Lau, article posted by NSMB.com

Norco introduced the Vixa in 2009 in response to a demand for a female-specific freeride bike. The bike was a hit, and it’s back in 2010 with a few minor tweaks to make it more rideable. New for this year is a shorter chainstay and slightly longer toptube to improve the fit for smaller-statured female riders.

The hydroformed frame offers 152mm/6” of travel. The 66° head angle on the bike, combined with a 6”  non-adjustable fork, biases this bike towards the freeride category. It is available in three sizes: extra small, small and medium. I’m testing a medium for this review.

For FULL review click here: http://nsmb.com/3585-gear-shots-60-norco-race-face-chromag/

Just how many bikes has Sharon Bader leaned against this wall? Hmm...