Built for riders who live for lift-served laps, shuttle runs and steep downhill trails, the Norco Torrent DH 29/27.5" Downhill Frameset is a no-nonsense platform designed to take on the roughest terrain and keep coming back for more. Finished in striking Blue, this dedicated downhill frameset combines 200mm of rear-wheel travel with a tough aluminium frame, size-specific geometry and a mixed 29"/27.5" wheel configuration.
Whether you're chasing race-day speed between the tape or looking to throw shapes down your favourite bike-park line, the Torrent DH is built around one simple idea: less faff, more riding.
Built for Downhill
At the heart of the Torrent DH is a robust aluminium frame with 200mm of rear travel, designed specifically around dual-crown forks and a mixed-wheel setup. The 29" front and 27.5" rear combination provides a confident, planted ride while maintaining the agility needed to change direction quickly and attack technical sections.
Norco's VPS (Virtual Pivot Suspension) layout, based on a Horst Link design, delivers smooth and consistent suspension performance while helping the bike remain composed under hard braking, repeated impacts and high-speed riding. The result is a suspension platform designed to provide traction, support and control lap after lap.
Durable, Low-Maintenance Design
The Torrent DH is made to withstand the demands of serious downhill riding. Its straightforward frame design incorporates external cable routing, making servicing and cable replacement quick and simple, while oversized bearings and durable hardware are designed to increase service life.
Comprehensive frame protection helps protect the paint and frame from the inevitable knocks and impacts of bike-park riding. The frame also features integrated fork bumpers, a branded shuttle guard, chainstay protection and a bashguard, giving you added protection where it matters most.
Air Shock with Coil Compatibility
The Torrent DH comes equipped with a custom-tuned RockShox Vivid Air Base shock, providing a straightforward setup for bike-park riding. The shock features an additional end-stroke ramp to help control bottom-outs when you're pushing hard, sending big jumps or landing deeper than planned.
For riders who prefer the feel and consistency of a coil shock, the frame is also coil spring compatible, giving you the flexibility to tune the suspension to suit your riding style and terrain.
Ride Aligned™ Setup
Getting your suspension dialled shouldn't be complicated. Norco's Ride Aligned™ Setup Guide provides a personalised baseline for setting up your Torrent DH based on your individual requirements and riding preferences.
It means you can spend less time experimenting with settings and more time riding — whether that's hitting the bike park, racing downhill or pushing your limits on technical trails.
Five Frame Sizes
The Norco Torrent DH is available in five frame sizes, S1 through S5, helping riders find a setup suited to their height and preferred riding characteristics. Size-specific geometry is designed around the demands of downhill riding, giving riders the confidence to push harder through corners, brake later and carry speed through rough terrain.
Norco Torrent DH Highlights
- 200mm rear-wheel travel
- Tough aluminium downhill frame
- 29"/27.5" mixed-wheel configuration
- Size-specific geometry
- Designed around dual-crown forks
- VPS (Virtual Pivot Suspension) / Horst Link layout
- RockShox Vivid Air Base rear shock
- 225 x 75mm standard shock eyelet
- Coil shock compatible
- External cable routing for easier maintenance
- Comprehensive frame and paint protection
- Integrated fork bumpers
- Branded shuttle guard
- Chainstay protector and bashguard
- UDH compatible
- Ride Aligned™ Setup Guide
- Five sizes: S1–S5
- Approximate frame weight: 17.9kg / 39.5lb
- No Other Way Limited Lifetime Warranty
Buy the Norco Torrent DH Frameset in Liverpool
If you're looking for a Norco downhill frameset in Liverpool, the Torrent DH is built to deliver dependable performance when the trail gets rough and the laps start stacking up. Available from The Rolling Fix, your independent bicycle store and workshop in Liverpool, the Norco Torrent DH provides a solid foundation for building a dedicated downhill or bike-park machine.
No fluff. Less faff. Get on and go.
SPECIFICATION
FRAME: Aluminum Park, 200mm Travel, UDH, Ride Aligned™
REAR SHOCK: RockShox Vivid Air Base, 225x75mm Std eyelet
HEADSET: FSA No. 55/57-1 ZS, Sealed Bearing, Straight 1-1/8”, (ZS 56/28.6 - ZS 56/30)