Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
VFR Double Butted X6 Alloy Disc
Suspension Fork
Valence Mid-Mod Full Carbon - Disc
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-T3000 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M370
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 11-32T 9speed
Crank
Shimano Acera FC-T3010 48/36/26T - Black
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420ST Cartridge
Chain
Shimano HG53 9speed
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Alloy City - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano CenterLock Sealed - Black
Rear Hub
Shimano CenterLock Sealed - Black
Rims
Double Wall Alloy Disc 32h - Black
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M355 Hydraulic w/160mm - Black
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-M355 - Black
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco - Black w/White
Handlebar
Norco 25mm Riser - Black w/White
Grips
Dual Density Ergonomic - Black/Grey
Headset
Angular Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Norco Sport - Black
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 27.2mm - Black w/White
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14.5" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" | 24" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.4 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Front Center | 614 mm | 625 mm | 635 mm | 650 | 660 mm | 675 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 72 mm | 67 mm | 64 mm | 65 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Stack | 543 mm | 564 mm | 585 mm | 604 mm | 625 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 387 mm | 396 mm | 404 mm | 414 mm | 421 mm | 430 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 539 mm | 559 mm | 579 mm | 599 mm | 619 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 365 mm | 412 mm | 459 mm | 510 mm | 562 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm | 240 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1039 mm | 1051 mm | 1061 mm | 1076 mm | 1085 mm | 1100 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 710 mm | 737 mm | 771 mm | 800 mm | 834 mm | 859 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
VFR 3 completes 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
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 795$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid bike cost we notice that the price is 41.46% more expensive.
VFR 3 components
Fork material
VFR 3 has a carbon fork, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the VFR 3 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 VFR 3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.