Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm Alloy XC
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM 29 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M390 9spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus 3spd
Shift Levers
Jagwire
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG20 11/34 9spd
Crank
Suntour XCM 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
SRAM PG951 9spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Resin Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH-306
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH-306
Rims
Alex TD26 D/W
Tires
Impac Ridgepac 29"x 2.1 tires"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M395 Hydraulic 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore BL-M395
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy
Handlebar
Norco Alloy 15mm Riser 680mm
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
FSA No. 10P w/15mm conical spacer Black
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Forma Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 18.5" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.73 mm | 1.69 mm | 1.61 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 302 mm | 302 mm | 307 mm |
| Front Center | 621 mm | 629 mm | 650 |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 626 mm | 633 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 362 mm | 374 mm | 394 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 568 mm | 588 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1068 mm | 1091 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 784 mm | 778 mm | 781 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Storm 9.1 Forma is part of the Norco Storm model. There are 177 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Storm bikes models from 2014, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 6.3 Forma 2014 is the cheapest bike model and costs 420$. Norco Storm 7.1 Forma 2014 is the most expensive one and costs 685$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 685$. In conclusion, this bike price is 178.1% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The SunTour XCM is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Norco Storm 9.1 Forma 2014, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Storm 9.1 Forma has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.