Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 alloy w/comfort stays & internal cables
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour M-3010 63mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX55
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX51
Shift Levers
Shift housing
Cassette
Shimano Altus CS-HG20 12-32T 7 speed
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M131C 48/38/28T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Resin Comfort Pedal w/ Kraton
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Alloy hub 32h
Rear Hub
Formula Alloy hub w/Cassette 32h
Rims
Double wall alloy w/CNC side wall 32h
Tires
Vee Rubber VRB-200 700x35C
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 837AL V-Brakes
Brake Levers
Shimano Altus Easy-Fire 51 w/4-finger levers
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy adjustable stem
Handlebar
Steel comfort high riser bar
Grips
Triple density ergonomic w/Norco bar plug
Headset
Alloy threaded sealed bearing
Seat
Saddle
Norco Classic Comfort saddle
Seatpost
Alloy suspension seatpost 27.2
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.69 mm | 1.69 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.67 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm |
| Front Center | 627 mm | 642 mm | 657 mm | 673 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Stack | 632 mm | 646 mm | 660 mm | 674 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 383 mm | 393 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 601 mm | 616 mm | 631 mm | 646 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 415 mm | 475 mm | 535 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 476 mm | 476 mm | 476 mm | 476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097 mm | 1111 mm | 1126 mm | 1144 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 773 mm | 798 mm | 823 mm |
| Front Travel | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Malahat is a Norco Malahat model. There are 22 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Malahat bikes models from 2015, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Malahat Step Thru 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 440$. Norco Malahat 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 440$.
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
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Hybrid bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 440$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid bike cost we notice that the price is 27.73% smaller.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Malahat components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour fork installed. The fork’s travel is 63mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Malahat bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 Malahat has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.