hey biketools, geometry looks kinda strange because this prototype-sample was built up with a low stack reducer headset and a 1.1/8 steerer fork. this makes for a steeper headangle and lower bar. production version will come with standard 1.5 headset and 1.5 steerer. so you gotta imagine this bike with a slacker 66° headangle and higher bar position. with production spec this bike looks and rides awesome. to all others, i admit that pricng is an issue. but due to rising material and labour costs in asia we will see increasing prices with most brands in 2010 season. norco tries to address this problem by upgrading 09 shore 3 (frame, grips, bar, seatpost, brakes, shifter, derailleurs, hubs, chainguide and rims) and name it shore 2 for 2010. as a countermove they launched a new shore 3 for 2010 with an approx. 2100 CDN price tag. again, this bike is perfect for its' intended use. watch out for updated pics and/or production bikes ... and give it a try. it's definitely worth it.