Hopkins’ Aurum

Mike Hopkins is new to the Norco Team for 2012 and he has some big plans for the coming months. Those plans are centralized around him and his bike so let’s have a closer look at the steed that Mike will take around the world in his 2012 travels.

The Aurum is the weapon of choice for the majority of Mike’s endeavors and this particular frame is a Monster Energy green, 2013 frame. Through trips, events and filming, this will take Mike from top to bottom all season long.

Mike Hopkins is also one of the first riders in the world to be riding the 2013 Shimano Saint product. Lighter, stronger, stiffer and even better looking than before the new Saint kit looks sharp! The only thing faster than the shifting here is the stopping power of the Saint brakes.

Up front the cockpit is made up of Gravity-Light gear. Stiff and strong, the 800mm wide bars and direct mount stem keep the bike pointing in the right direction.

For Suspension, Mike is riding the buttery Smooth Marzocchi 888 and Roco WC. Titanium equipped, this makes for a plush, smooth and incredibly light build.

Photo by Liam Mullany

Have a watch of this video walking us through the build and some early shredding in Kelowna BC. Follow Mike’s adventures on his newly launched website mike-hopkins.com Thanks to Fresh Air for their assistance in building the bike.

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What do you think Mike’s going to be able to do on his Aurum? Red Bull Rampage anyone?