Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco Storm Step-Thru, Aluminum, 9x135mm QR Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCE28, 80mm Travel, 9x100mm QR
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX800, 8 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX710, 3 Speed
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano ST-EF500, Easy-Fire, 8 Speed, Front: Shimano ST-EF500, Easy-Fire, 3 Speed
Cassette
CS-M5008, 11-34T, 8 Speed
Crank
Shimano TY301, 170mm, 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB, Threaded BSA 73mm
Chain
KMC Z7, 8 Speed
Pedals
Steel Cage Pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D041DSE Alloy Disc QR
Rear Hub
Joytech D142TSE Disc, 10x135mm QR
Rims
WTB SX19, 32 Hole, 19mm Internal Width
Tires
WTB Starflight, 27.5x2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-M280, 2 Piston Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano EF500 Tourney Lever/Shifter Combo
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 70mm/80mm
Handlebar
X6 Alloy 720mm x 31.8
Grips
Norco, Black
Headset
Zero Stack Headset
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy, 31.6mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.82 mm | 1.77 mm | 1.69 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 295 mm | 295 mm | 295 mm |
| Front Center | 600 mm | 616 mm | 642 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 608 mm | 617 mm |
| Reach | 327 mm | 344 mm | 366 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 506 mm | 531 mm | 561 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.1 ° | 72.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 395 mm | 440 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 mm | 1036 mm | 1062 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 705 mm | 690 mm | 682 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Storm 4 Women belongs to the Norco Storm model. There are 177 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Norco Storm bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 349$. On the other hand, Norco Storm 1 29 2019, is the most expensive and costs 899$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 529$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 260.11% lower.
Storm 4 Women components
Fork
The Storm 4 Women comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Storm 4 Women bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Storm 4 Women comes with 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.