Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 10" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco 10" Runner, Lightweight/Low Standover Height, Aluminum, 3/8"x95mm Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Norco Steel Kids Fork, 3/8" Nutted Axle
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel hub w/ball bearing
Rear Hub
Steel hub w/ball bearing
Rims
Aluminum, 12" MTB
Tires
12x2-1/4" air tire with semi smooth tread
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy V-Brake
Brake Levers
Junior Alloy Levers, Reach Adjuster for Small Hands
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum double bolt type quill stem
Handlebar
CP steel, 22mm OD, 400mm wide x 20mm rise
Grips
Mushroom Type, Soft Krayton Rubber, 22mm Diameter
Headset
Steel ball bearing type 1" threaded
Seat
Saddle
Norco 1-piece Jr. Run Bike Saddle
Seatpost
180mm Long, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Mermaid 10 Run belongs to the Norco Mermaid model. There are 19 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Norco Mermaid bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Mermaid 10 Run Bike 2018 has a starting price of 125$. Norco Mermaid 16 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 239$.
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 Run bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Run bike is 124$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Run bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 129$. Comparing this to the average Run bike price, we see that the price is 4.03% higher.
Mermaid 10 Run components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The Mermaid 10 Run 2018 bike is equipped with 10″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 10″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Mermaid 10 Run comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.