It could be argued that Norco's Range series was developed specifically for big-bike gravity riders who wanted an XC trail shredder that could still play hard at the bike park. Our test bike, the $2795 Range 3, certainly qualifies for that role, with slack steering geometry, a bash-guard-equipped two-by-ten drivetrain, six inches of rear-wheel travel and a park-certified RockShox Lyrik U-Turn fork. Norco built the Range's frame and suspension tough, so it weighs in at 33 pounds and some change, which is a good thing for those who possess season passes at the likes of Whistler or Northstar. Hey, the bike even comes standard with a good set of flat pedals, so you can kit up and hit the trail immediately after you've made your purchase. The Range is sold at four price points: the $9000 Limited Edition LE, $5700 and $3950 for the Range 1 and 2, and $2700 USD for our Range 3 test bike. Construction Notes The 6000-series welded-aluminum Range chassis is gracefully styled with manipulated tubes and neoclassical 'S'-bent top and down tubes. The Range uses a licensed version of the FSR four-bar rear suspension that drives an X-Fusion 02 RCX shock. All pivots rock on sealed ball bearings, with clevis-type pivots at the seat-stays to ensure longevity and stiffness in the tail end. Rigidity is further boosted by a forged-and-welded one-piece box-section rocker link. The brake bosses are post-mount and the Range is equipped with an ISCG-05 chainguide mount. For such a burly design, we