Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XXS
137cm - 147cm
XS
146cm - 156cm
SM
154cm - 165cm
MD
163cm - 174cm
MD
174cm - 183cm
LG
172cm - 182cm
XL
181cm - 191cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm Travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX300
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TY500
Shift Levers
Shimano TX ST-EF500
Cassette
CS-M3007, 11-34T, 7 Speed
Crank
Prowheel TA-CQ90 24/34/42T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm - (M, L, XL)
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge, BSA Threaded
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
VP Nylon Flat
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt
Rear Hub
Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt
Rims
WTB SX19
Tires
WTB Starflight 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
C-Star Mechanical Disc Brake
Brake Levers
Shimano EF500 Tourney
Disk Rotors
160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 60mm
Handlebar
X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise
Grips
Norco
Headset
Zero Stack
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC
Seatpost
Alloy 31.6mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.79 mm | 1.67 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.33 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 602 mm | 636 mm | 670 mm | 703 mm | 703 mm | 737 mm | 771 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 98 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm | 92 mm | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Stack | 583 mm | 593 mm | 602 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm | 634 mm |
| Reach | 326 mm | 356 mm | 386 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm | 446 mm | 476 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 485 mm | 517 mm | 550 mm | 581 mm | 583 mm | 616 mm | 648 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 mm | 1057 mm | 1091 mm | 1125 mm | 1137 mm | 1171 mm | 1205 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 44 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 579 mm | 607 mm | 623 mm | 664 mm | 677 mm | 712 mm | 745 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 137 cm | 146 cm | 154 cm | 163 cm | 174 cm | 172 cm | 181 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 147 cm | 156 cm | 165 cm | 174 cm | 183 cm | 182 cm | 191 cm |
About this model
Storm 5 27.5 is part of the Norco Storm model. Norco launched 177 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Storm bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 479$. On the other hand, Norco Storm 1 27.5 2021, is the most expensive and costs 1149$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 749$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 154.34% smaller.
Storm 5 27.5 components
Fork
The Storm 5 27.5 comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. 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 size
When leaving the production line, the Storm 5 27.5 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Storm 5 27.5 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
Storm 5 27.5 comes in 7 sizes, that range from 137 cm – 191 cm (4.49 ft – 6.27 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.