Norrøna fjora and skibotn Collections | Product Overview | Spring 24

Both of the Norrona mountain bike collections, fjora and skibotn, deliver the same quality, durabilty, and functionality as the ski and mountaineering gear that has made Norrona’s name in the USA. Both collections deliver plenty of bike-specific features, including dropped hems, strategic reinforcement panels, and plenty of zippers for dumping heat on big climbs.

Skibotn or fjora?

A common question for us is “what’s the difference?” when it comes to fjora and skibotn. Although both are impressive collections on their own, they both follow slightly different design philosophies to make them perfect for their intended users.

skibotn is the more durable collection of the two. Designed around enduro racing and downhill laps, the skibotn collection utilizes reinforced panels on the shoulders, elbows, seat, and knees. These reinforcements provide extra durability in a high speed crash, as well as provide extra abrasion resistance from pack harnesses. Built with higher speeds in mind, the skibotn line also has room for DH-style knee pads, has long sleeves that unsnap and roll up to put on elbow pads at the top of a climb, and have a roomier fit on the tops to accommodate impact vests.

fjora is designed to be the best all-around mountain biking collection, covering everything from gravel to all mountain rides, XC to fat biking. Created with a slightly slimmer fit, the fjora collection still has pad-friendly pants, but geared more towards thinner styles, and features additional vents for more predal-heavy endeavors. Utilizing the same fabrics as skibotn, fjora forgoes the additional reinforcements to be ever slightly more breathable and flexible than skibotn.

skibotn

Understated, classic, and timeless, the skibotn collection has everything you need in bike apparel, and nothing you don’t. A smaller collection, skibotn includes just two bottoms (a pant and a short) and 4 tops. The shorts and pants both include dedicated phone zip pockets, as well as side stash pockets perfect for a key fob, a lift pass, or an ID and credit card. Lightweight enough for summer wear, particularly the pants in bike parks, but featuring durable reinforcements on the seat, as well as around the ankles on the pants, the skibotn pants and shorts are built to be daily drivers, no matter the occasion.

fjora

Built for any weather and any occasion, fjora features a diverse range of fabrics and cuts to suit your needs. The Gore-Tex Pro Jacket and Pants are ideal for fat biking in the winter or even cold, rainy PNW winters. Totally waterproof, they also feature plenty of room for layers. fjora also includes some of the lightest mountain bike items like the equaliser lightweight t-shirt and flex1 light shorts. Built with the lightest fabrics, slimmest fit, and shortest cuts, these pieces are perfect for hot, scorcher days in the saddle. No matter your biking needs, fjora has a piece for you.