Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Travel Front 40mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 6 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Lightweight aluminum low standover frame
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT Jr. coil spring suspension 40mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD TY 21 direct mount type
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano TZ20 14-28T 6-Spd
Crank
Aluminum narrow-wide 28T 3-pc crankset - Black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge bearing square taper BB
Pedals
Alloy cage Jr. MTB pedal 9/16" w/bearing"
Wheels
Front Hub
KT aluminum disc 32H MTB hub w/ball bearing
Rear Hub
KT aluminum disc 32H MTB rear hub w/ball bearing
Rims
Aluminum 20" MTB"
Tires
20" x 2.125"" with MTB tread"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro mechanical disc brakes w/160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Jr. MTB alloy/resin front and rear levers w/reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy 35mm ext., 1-1/8" threadless MTB"
Handlebar
Jr. MTB aluminum 600mm wide x 30mm rise
Grips
Jr. MTB type, soft krayton rubber
Seat
Saddle
Norco Jr. MTB saddle with cutaway design
Seatpost
Aluminum with micro adjust top, 250mmx27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 255 mm |
| Front Center | 504 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm |
| Stack | 416 mm |
| Reach | 301 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 456 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 255 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 339 mm |
| Wheelbase | 843 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 5 mm |
| Standover Height | 446 mm |
| Front Travel | 40 mm |
| Wheels | 20" |
About this model
Storm 2.1 belongs to the Norco Storm model. 177 frames variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Storm frames models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2017 is the most affordable frame of this model and has a price of 269$. On the other hand, Norco Storm 4.1 2017, is the most expensive and costs 449$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Mountain frames average price
If you want an acceptable Mountain frame you should know that the average price is 514$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Mountain frame. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the frame and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 429$. In conclusion, this frame price is 19.81% smaller than the price of the average Mountain frame.
Overview of components
Fork
The SunTour XCT is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 40mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Storm 2.1 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.