Norco ARI 2009
2009 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,313$
Weight | 12.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset X7, X5 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Double butted aluminum, round curved tubing, semi integrated headtube
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Recon Air, 100 mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-7, 9 speed, long cage
Front Derailleur
SRAM X-5 31.8
Shift Levers
SRAM X-7 trigger, 9 speed front and rear
Cassette
SRAM PG-950, 9 speed, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano FC-M533 44/32/22T 2 pc design
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Chain
KMC HG-53
Pedals
Wellgo alloy / steel MTB
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC-20, QR disc hub
Rear Hub
Formula DC-22, QR., 9 spd, disc hub
Rims
WTB Speed Disc double wall, 32 hole
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0
Tires
Continental Speed King 26 x 2.10
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3, 6” rotor
Brake Levers
Avid Juicy 3
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy AS-007 alloy,7 deg rise, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Ritchey Pro Mtn Riser, 20mm x 640 mm
Grips
MTB rubber 2 tone grip
Headset
FSA ZS-4D semi integrated 1-1/8”
Seat
Saddle
WTB Speed She Comp, satin rails
Seatpost
Ritchey alloy single bolt, 27.2 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 609 mm | 614 mm | 629 mm | 644 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 533 mm | 548 mm | 563 mm | 578 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 318 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 mm | 1039 mm | 1055 mm | 1070 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 699 mm | 715 mm | 736 mm | 750 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
About this model
ARI completes the Norco Ari model. Norco launched 3 bikes of this model so far.
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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
This bike was released in 2009 and its price was 1313$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that ARI price is 45.09% lower.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 12.3 kg (27.12 lbs), Norco bike is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 0.81% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the ARI model has 26″ aluminum wheels. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Norco ARI bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.