Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
X6 Double Butted Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Airformed Aluminum
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris RD-R2000
Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris FD-R2000
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano Claris ST-R2000, 8 speed, Front: Shimano Claris ST-R2000, 2 speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG508, 11-34T
Crank
FSA Tempo, 48/32T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge Bearing, Threaded
Chain
KMC Z8
Wheels
Front Hub
Weather Sealed Disc
Rear Hub
Weather Sealed Disc
Rims
WTB SX19 w/Eyelets
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon 700x32c w/GreenGuard and Reflex
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-C550 Dual Piston, Mechanical Disc
Brake Levers
Shimano Claris ST-R2000
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum
Handlebar
Aluminum Endurance
Grips
UltraComfort w/Gel
Headset
Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Seat
Saddle
Norco Sport
Seatpost
Aluminum
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45.5cm | 48cm | 50.5cm | 53cm | 55.5cm | 58cm | 60.5cm | 63cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.445 mm | 1.469 mm | 1.495 mm | 1.521 mm | 1.537 mm | 1.568 mm | 1.606 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm | 275 mm | 275 mm | 277.5 mm | 277.5 mm | 275 mm |
| Front Center | 573 mm | 582 mm | 588 mm | 591 mm | 604 mm | 617 mm | 629 mm | 640 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 70 mm | 69 mm | 65 mm | 61 mm | 59 mm | 57 mm | 56 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 517 mm | 529 mm | 545 mm | 562 mm | 584 mm | 604 mm | 627 mm | 652 mm |
| Reach | 359 mm | 366 mm | 371 mm | 376 mm | 384 mm | 393 mm | 400 mm | 406 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 497.5 mm | 510 mm | 525 mm | 542.5 mm | 560 mm | 577.5 mm | 595 mm | 612.5 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.75 ° | 74.25 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.75 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 425 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm | 595 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.75 ° | 71.25 ° | 72 ° | 72.25 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.75 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 147.5 mm | 170 mm | 192.5 mm | 215 mm | 237.5 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986 mm | 996 mm | 1002 mm | 1006 mm | 1019 mm | 1033 mm | 1045 mm | 1055 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 629 mm | 654 mm | 677 mm | 706 mm | 735 mm | 765 mm | 793 mm | 813 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Indie Drop 1 completes the Norco Indie model. Norco released 88 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Indie bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Indie 3 2020 has a starting price of 599$. Norco Indie IGH A-8 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1099$.
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 General Urban bikes
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 999$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Indie Drop 1 price is 100.2% higher than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Indie Drop 1 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Indie Drop 1 are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.