Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset SLX, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Charger 27.5" DB Alloy XC Frame
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Silver Solo Air TK 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX 10spd Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore 2spd
Shift Levers
Jagwire
Cassette
Shimano Deore HG50 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Shimano Deore FC-617 36/22
Bottom Bracket
Shimano GXP
Chain
KMC X10 10spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore HBM475 QR
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore FHM475 10spd
Rims
Alex MD19 DW 27.5"
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M395 Hydraulic 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore BL-M395
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 70mm
Handlebar
Norco Lite DB 15mm 720mm
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
Feimin Sealed Internal H/S
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6/400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.68 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm |
| Front Center | 609 mm | 626 mm | 650 | 674 mm | 697 mm | 720 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 93 mm | 90 mm | 88 mm | 85 mm | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm | 582 mm | 593 mm | 603 mm | 614 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 347 mm | 367 mm | 389 mm | 411 mm | 433 mm | 455 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 516 mm | 541 mm | 571 mm | 601 mm | 631 mm | 661 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.6 ° | 73.2 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.4 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69.25 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.75 ° | 70 ° | 70.25 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028 mm | 1047 mm | 1070 mm | 1096 mm | 1119 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 697 mm | 708 mm | 755 mm | 765 mm | 776 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Charger 7.2 is part of the Norco Charger model. 83 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Charger bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
Norco Charger 9.3 2016 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 895$. On the other hand, Norco Charger 7.0 2016, is the most expensive and costs 1800$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Norco released this model in 2016, its price was 1045$. In conclusion, this bike price is 82.3% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Charger 7.2 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Charger 7.2 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Charger 7.2 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.