Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT 100mm 29"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 8spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX50 3spd
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano Easy-Fire 500 8spd, Front: Shimano Easy-Fire 500 3spd
Cassette
Sun Race CSM55 8spd 11/34
Crank
Shimano TY301 42/34/24
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z7 8spd
Pedals
Steel Cage Pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D041DSE Alloy Disc QR
Rear Hub
Joytech D142TSE Alloy Disc QR
Rims
WTB SX19 29"/27.5" DW Rims
Tires
WTB Nineline 29 x 2.25/Beeline 27.5" x 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-280 160mm Mech Disc
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 80mm/70mm x 31.8
Handlebar
X6 Alloy 720mm x 31.8
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
Zero Stack Headset
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.69 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.51 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 303 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm |
| Front Center | 654 mm | 678 mm | 700 | 722 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Trail | 92 mm | 92 mm | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 640 mm | 650 | 660 mm | 671 mm |
| Reach | 379 mm | 401 mm | 422 mm | 443 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 578 mm | 608 mm | 638 mm | 668 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.8 ° | 72.4 ° | 72 ° | 71.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.3 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.8 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 mm | 1116 mm | 1139 mm | 1161 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 742 mm | 788 mm | 794 mm | 805 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Storm 3 29 is part of the Norco Storm model. Norco launched 177 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Storm bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 269$. Norco Storm 1 27.5 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 729$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Norco Storm 3 29 price was 459$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 315.03% smaller.
Storm 3 29 components
Fork
Norco Storm 3 29 2018 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The Storm 3 29 2018 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Storm 3 29 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Norco Storm 3 29 bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.