Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
-
Frame Steel -
Wheels 26" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hi-Ten tubing, classic cruiser geometry, men's & ladies
Suspension Fork
Hi-Ten, 1" steer
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
18 Tooth
Crank
One piece, 46 tooth, steel
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
KMC
Pedals
VP cruiser, 1/2"
Wheels
Front Hub
Nutted, chrome platted, 36 hole
Rear Hub
Coaster
Rims
Norco double wall cruiser
Spokes
UCP
Tires
Norco white wall cruiser
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster
Brake Levers
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy
Handlebar
Norco Cruiser, 680mm
Grips
Norco dual density, krayton rubber
Headset
Steel, 1", chrome plated
Seat
Saddle
Norco cruiser, embroidered
Seatpost
Steel
Model Overview
RIO VISTA W belongs to the Norco Rio model. There are 22 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Norco Rio bikes models from 2009, here.
Model range prices
Norco RIO VISTA 2009 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 311$. On the other hand, Norco RIO VISTA W 2009, is the most expensive and costs 311$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Cruiser bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Cruiser bike is 332$. However, even though the average price of a Cruiser bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 311$. If we compare this with the average Cruiser bike cost we notice that the price is 6.75% lower.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
The wheels on RIO VISTA W are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco RIO VISTA W has Coaster brakes installed. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.
Sizes
Norco RIO VISTA W 2009 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.