Norco MOUNTAINEER 2008
2008 Mountain
Estimate price |
339$
Weight | 14.51 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Lightweight al MTB tubing, suspension fork geometry
Suspension Fork
Suntour M-2000, 50mm travel, Disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX-51, direct mount
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C050, 31.8
Shift Levers
Shimano EF-50
Cassette
Shimano TZ-07, 7 speed, 14-28, thread on
Chain
KMC HG-50
Pedals
Wellgo LU-207, resin
Wheels
Front Hub
KT disc, 32 hole
Rear Hub
KT disc, thread on, 32 hole
Rims
Weinmann double wall, 32 hole
Spokes
UCP 2.0
Tires
Vee Rubber, 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Radius alloy, V-brake
Brake Levers
Shimano EF-50
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy threadless
Handlebar
MTB-153, 30mm rise, 6 degree back sweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Norco 130mm Krayton
Headset
CH 281 threadless
Seat
Saddle
Norco Comfort MTB custom
Seatpost
Norco alloy micro adjust, 27.2, 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12.5" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 624 mm | 628 mm | 644 mm | 654 mm | 664 mm | 674 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 543 mm | 558 mm | 573 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm | 618 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 318 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054 mm | 1059 mm | 1074 mm | 1084 mm | 1095 mm | 1105 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 692 mm | 720 mm | 745 mm | 765 mm | 788 mm | 819 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
MOUNTAINEER belongs to the Norco Mountaineer model. There are 5 bikes that carry this model name.
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$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2008 for 339$. In conclusion, this bike price is 461.95% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
much heavier than average, MOUNTAINEER has a weight of 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs). In other words, this model is 17.02% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The SunTour is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 50mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Norco MOUNTAINEER 2008, has a 26″ aluminum model. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco MOUNTAINEER is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.