Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
VFR Double Butted X6 Alloy
Suspension Fork
Hi-Tensile Steel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX55
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX51
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Black
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ31 Megarange 14-34T 7speed
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M131C 48/38/28T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Resin City - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Alloy 32h - Black
Rear Hub
Formula alloy freewheel hub
Rims
Double Wall Alloy w/CNC Brake - Black
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 837AL V-Brakes - Black
Brake Levers
Shimano Easy-Fire w/2-finger lever
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 15degree - Black
Handlebar
Steel 40mm Riser - Black
Grips
Dual Density Ergonomic - Black/Grey
Headset
FSA No.10 w/20mm spacer
Seat
Saddle
Norco City Forma - Black
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2mm - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 14.5" | 16" | 18" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Front Center | 598 mm | 610 mm | 621 mm | 631 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 76 mm | 73 mm | 69 mm |
| Stack | 525 mm | 546 mm | 566 mm | 587 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 386 mm | 395 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 518 mm | 538 mm | 558 mm | 578 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 365 mm | 412 mm | 459 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 mm | 1035 mm | 1046 mm | 1056 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 619 mm | 634 mm | 634 mm | 634 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
VFR 6 Step-Thru belongs to the Norco Vfr model. There are 115 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Norco Vfr bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
Norco VFR 6 Step-Thru 2016 is the cheapest bike model and costs 445$. Norco VFR 1 2016 is the most expensive one and costs 1175$.
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.
Hybrid bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, you could also get a good Hybrid bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Norco released this model in 2016, its price was 445$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid bike price, we see that the price is 26.29% lower.
VFR 6 Step-Thru components
Fork material
VFR 6 Step-Thru has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on VFR 6 Step-Thru are the 700c aluminum type. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The VFR 6 Step-Thru comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.