Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 12" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco 12" Runner, Lightweight/Low Standover Height, Aluminum, 3/8"x95mm Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Norco Steel Kids Fork, 3/8"x95mm 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
200mm Long, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Mermaid 12 Run completes the Norco Mermaid model. 19 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Mermaid bikes models from 2018, by clicking 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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Run bike is 124$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Run bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 149$. If we compare this with the average Run bike cost we notice that the price is 20.16% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The Mermaid 12 Run 2018 bike is equipped with 12″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Mermaid 12 Run has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.