Remember the Norco Shore Saga? Well, it's over! Finally, a happy end to the story! I bought the Shore as my first test bike for this channel which was a big commitment. I had the vision to review it and then turn it into an enduro superbike of the future but... ...I had a load of major problems which we managed to solve over 5 months. In the end, I had literally one good run on the bike, then we had to strip and return it to Bike24 as the frame was cracked and I got a full refund. Since then Norco has fixed all the problems I highlighted (so it was not just me moaning!) and has sent out new frame parts and bike components to existing owners changed the specification on the new models, changed their setup guide and manufacturing processes all thanks to my independent review! This bike was a nightmare for me, but ultimately Shore customers are getting their existing bikes upgraded or better bikes in the future. This is what I'm here for! #buildbikebetter I lost loads of time and money on this bike doing all the work, testing, filming, fixing etc. Basically doing a lot of R+D / development work for Norco. I'd estimate a minimum of £5000 of expenses and a half-decent day rate for the work. So if anybody would like to make a donation to help this project move forward head to my bio to donate via Linktree, Kofi, or buy tickets on my website to support these reviews! I'm sure Norco has had a good few years of business like the rest of the industry and won Bike of the Year on Pinkbike. Any donations are welcomed from them too, which I will be happy to tell my followers about! @bendonoghuephoto Head to my new website for the latest giveaways: https://astonmtb.com/ These products are bought at full retail price, and the reviews are funded 100% by competition ticket sales and donations. Buying a ticket not only gives you a chance to win cool bike stuff but also to support more and more independent reviews. This is a community effort, you can support these reviews, or get your information elsewhere which is always funded directly by the brands or through their advertising budgets... If you like my work, what I stand for, and this crazy Bike Farm project you can donate a little directly to me with Ko-fi. All proceeds go towards this project as I literally have nothing else to do! https://ko-fi.com/astonmtb Or now directly through Linktree https://linktr.ee/AstonMTB Thanks to everyone for the support so far! I can't believe it's going so well! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Wf5TWKvLo

Following on from the HB916 First Look and First Ride videos, here's a more detailed ride review. Go and win a complete H916 with Ohlins/GX Build on my website, or a frame + Intend Edge / CC Kitsuma suspension! www.astonmtb.com ____ These reviews and all of my work is 100% crowdfunded by the MTB public via my competitions. The only products I offer to win have passed the AstonMTB test and I really believe are the best options on the market. Check out my current competitions here: https://astonmtb.com/ About me: lifelong MTB rider and racer. Bad World Cup downhiller and a slightly better EWS racer. Qualified MTB coach and guide. 5 years as the European Technical Editor for Pinkbike, followed by some years of testing and prototyping for brands within the industry. Now I've thrown everything into this project to create the best independent bike reviews in the world. These products are bought at full retail price, and the reviews are funded 100% by competition ticket sales and donations. Buying a ticket not only gives you a chance to win cool bike stuff but also to support more and more independent reviews. This is a community effort, you can support these reviews, or get your information elsewhere which is always funded directly by the brands or through their advertising budgets... Thanks to everyone for the support so far! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKqkzma5N6M