Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 12" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco 12" Coaster, Lightweight/Low Standover Height, Aluminum, 3/8"x110mm Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Norco Steel Kids Fork, 5/16"x85mm Nutted Axle
Drivetrain
Cassette
16T Sprocket
Crank
3-Piece Aluminum, 92mm, Narrow/Wide Chainring 28T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB, Square Taper
Chain
KMC Z410A, Single Speed
Pedals
Jr. BMX style black resin
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel hub w/ball bearing
Rear Hub
Falcon coaster brake w/16T sprocket
Rims
Aluminum, 16 Hole, MTB
Tires
12x2-1/4" air tire with semi smooth tread
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy 35mm ext. 1-1/8" threadless MTB
Handlebar
Jr. MTB aluminum 460mm wide x 50mm rise
Grips
Jr. MTB Type, Soft Rubber, 95mm Wide
Headset
Threadless 1-1/8" ball bearing type
Seat
Saddle
Norco Jr. saddle w/ cutaway
Seatpost
Aluminum, Micro Adjust Top, 150mm Long, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Sparkle 12 is part of the Norco Sparkle model. Norco released 16 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Sparkle bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Norco Sparkle 12 Coaster 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 189$. Norco Sparkle 14 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 249$.
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.
Youth bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Youth bike is 278$. However, even though the average price of a Youth bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 199$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 39.7% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
The wheels on Sparkle 12 are the 12″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Sparkle 12 has Coaster brakes. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.