Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 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
City Glide Alloy
Suspension Fork
Chromoly Straight Blade
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX55
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Grey
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG20 12-32T 7 speed
Crank
Alloy w/42T - Silver
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Classic City - Silver
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula alloy hub - Silver
Rear Hub
Formula alloy cassette hub - Silver
Rims
Double wall alloy - Silver
Tires
Vee Rubber Easy Street 700 x 35c - Cream
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy Calipers - Silver
Brake Levers
Classic Forged Alloy - Silver
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy - Silver
Handlebar
Alloy Fast City bar -Silver
Grips
Cork grips - Brown
Headset
FSA TH-857 - Silver
Seat
Saddle
Norco Retro - Brown
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2mm - Silver
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.59 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm |
| Front Center | 617 mm | 632 mm | 647 mm | 662 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 587 mm | 606 mm | 625 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 380 mm | 388 mm | 396 mm | 404 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 584 mm | 599 mm | 614 mm | 629 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 450 mm | 500 mm | 550 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 459 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1083 mm | 1098 mm | 1113 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 761 mm | 791 mm | 823 mm | 856 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
City Glide 7 Speed belongs to the Norco City model. 36 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Norco City bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Norco City Glide Girls 2015 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 345$. On the other hand, Norco City Glide 8IGH Mixte 2015, is the most expensive and costs 740$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Commuter bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Commuter bike is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 505$. Comparing this to the average Commuter bike price, we see that the price is 50.89% smaller.
City Glide 7 Speed components
Fork material
City Glide 7 Speed has a steel fork, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on City Glide 7 Speed 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco City Glide 7 Speed is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.