Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
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
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Black
Cassette
16T Freewheel cog
Crank
Alloy 44T - Black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z410
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Alloy City - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Track hub - Black
Rear Hub
Flip-Flop track hub - Black
Rims
Double wall alloy - Black
Tires
City Tire 700 x 37c
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy Calipers - Black
Brake Levers
Classic Forged Alloy - Black
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Alloy Fast City bar - Black
Grips
Cork grips - Black
Headset
FSA TH-848 Sealed Cups / Semi-Cartridge
Seat
Saddle
Norco Retro - Black
Seatpost
Alloy - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.49 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 624 mm | 640 mm | 655 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 564 mm | 588 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 402 mm | 409 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 584 mm | 599 mm | 614 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 450 mm | 500 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 mm | 1081 mm | 1096 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Cityglide SS is a Norco Cityglide model. There are 26 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2013 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Cityglide SS 2013 has a starting price of 500$. Norco Cityglide 8IGH 2013 on the other hand is the most expensive at 839$.
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.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality General Urban bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Norco released this model in 2013, its price was 500$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Cityglide SS price is 0.2% more expensive than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on Cityglide SS are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 Cityglide SS is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.