Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour NRX D
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Groupset Alivio, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XXS
145cm - 159cm
XS
157cm - 168cm
SM
165cm - 176cm
MD
174cm - 183cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
XFR Double Butted X6 w/CS Disc and Flip
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NRX-D Tapered 75mm w/lock-out
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio RD-M4000 Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera FD-T3000
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Matte Black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG300 9speed 11-34T
Crank
Shimano Alivio FC-M4060 48/36/26T - Grey
Bottom Bracket
Shimano HollowTech II
Chain
CN-HG53 9speed
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Alloy pedal - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Center Lock - Black
Rear Hub
Shimano Center Lock - Black
Rims
WTB SX17 32h - Black
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M4050 Discs w/160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano ST-M4050
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco - Black
Handlebar
Norco 25mm Riser - Black
Grips
Forma Dual Density Ergo - Black/Grey
Headset
Angular Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Norco MTB Forma - Black
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 27.2mm - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.7 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.56 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 286 mm | 286 mm | 286 mm | 291 mm |
| Front Center | 611 mm | 626 mm | 642 mm | 658 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 78 mm | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Stack | 608 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 357 mm | 375 mm | 392 mm | 409 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 526 mm | 551 mm | 576 mm | 601 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.3 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 350 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 107.5 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1074 mm | 1089 mm | 1107 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 739 mm | 763 mm | 798 mm |
| Front Travel | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 145 cm | 157 cm | 165 cm | 174 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 159 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm | 183 cm |
About this model
XFR 2 Forma belongs to the Norco Xfr model. Norco launched 76 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco XFR 4 Forma 2016 is the cheapest bike model and costs 555$. Norco XFR 1 2016 is the most expensive one and costs 1095$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Hybrid bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Hybrid bike is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 915$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid bike cost we notice that the price is 62.81% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
The XFR 2 Forma comes factory-installed with the SunTour NRX D fork. This has a travel range of 75mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the XFR 2 Forma model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco XFR 2 Forma has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. 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
XFR 2 Forma comes in 4 sizes, that range from 145 cm – 183 cm (4.76 ft – 6 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.