Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike 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
Storm 20" Aluminum Frame
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT Jr. Coil Spring Suspension, 40mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney 6spd - Black
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano Tourney 6spd 14-28T Cassette
Crank
Narrow-wide 28T 3-pc Crankset - Black
Bottom Bracket
Sealed bearing square taper, 73mm - Black
Chain
KMC 6spd Chain
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy Cage Jr. MTB Pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
KT Aluminum Disc MTB Hub 32h, Nutted w/ Ball Bearing
Rear Hub
KT Aluminum Disc MTB Hub 32h, w/ Ball Bearing
Rims
Aluminum 20" MTB - Black
Tires
Chaoyang 20 x 1.95 w/ MTB Tread
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Mechanical Disc Brakes
Brake Levers
Tektro Jr. MTB Levers w/ Reach Adjust
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 35mm - Black
Handlebar
N/A
Grips
Norco Jr. MTB Grip, Soft Krayton Rubber - Black
Headset
Internal Threadless 1-1/8" Ball Bearing
Seat
Saddle
Norco 20" Jr. MTB Saddle - Black"
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 27.2 w/ Micro Adjust Clamp - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Storm 2.1 completes the Norco Storm model. Norco released 177 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Storm bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2016 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 285$. Norco Storm 7.1 2016 on the other hand costs 675$, and is the most expensive model.
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 bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Mountain bike is 616$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Mountain bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Norco released this model in 2016, its price was 430$. In conclusion, this bike price is 43.26% smaller than the price of the average Mountain bike.
Storm 2.1 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 40mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Storm 2.1 model has 20″ aluminum wheels. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Storm 2.1 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.