Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney, Suntour -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm 27.5" Alloy XC Frame"
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 8spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX800
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Sun Race CSM55 8spd 11/34
Crank
Suntour XCT 42/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z7 8spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Black Resin
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D041DSE Alloy Disc QR
Rear Hub
Joytech D142TSE Alloy Disc QR 9spd
Rims
Alex Alloy DW Disc 650B
Tires
WTB Beeline 27.5 x 2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-280 160mm Mech Disc
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 80mm
Handlebar
Norco Alloy 15mm riser 720mm
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
N/A
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Forma Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.82 mm | 1.76 mm | 1.69 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 295 mm | 295 mm | 295 mm |
| Front Center | 600 mm | 618 mm | 642 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 607 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 | 390 mm | 430 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.75 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 mm | 1039 mm | 1062 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 722 mm | 715 mm | 724 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Storm 7.3 Forma belongs to the Norco Storm model. Norco launched 177 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Storm bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 7.4 Forma Step-Thru 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 429$. On the other hand, Norco Storm 7.1 2017, is the most expensive and costs 639$.
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 Crosscountry bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Norco released this model in 2017, its price was 479$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 297.7% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Storm 7.3 Forma model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Storm 7.3 Forma has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.