Norco VFR 2 2012
2012 Urban
Estimate price |
769$
Weight | 11.45 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Alivio, Acera -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Double butted 7005 alloy flat bar road
Suspension Fork
Carbon blades w/carbon steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano alivio rd-m430 - silver
Front Derailleur
Shimano acera fd-m390 - black
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio SL-M430 27speed
Cassette
Shimano cs-hg20 11-32t 9speed
Crank
Fsa dyna drive 48-38-28t pd - black
Bottom Bracket
Fsa bb-8420st power drive
Chain
KMC X9
Pedals
Vp alloy body w/steel cage
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula ov-31 28h - black
Rear Hub
Formula ov-32 32h - black
Rims
Freedom racine elite 700c front 28h/rear 32h
Spokes
Black stainless 15g w/brass nipples
Tires
Continental contact 700 x 28c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 837al-en v-brakes – black
Brake Levers
Tektro 360a
Cockpit
Stem
Norco - black
Handlebar
Norco flat bar - black
Grips
Norco flat bar gel wrap
Headset
FSA No.11N Semi-cartridge w/20mm spacer
Seat
Saddle
Norco sport saddle - black
Seatpost
Norco - black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14.5" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm |
| Front Center | 616 mm | 632 mm | 648 mm | 653 mm | 669 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 74 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Stack | 540 mm | 562 mm | 581 mm | 600 mm | 619 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 408 mm | 417 mm | 415 mm | 424 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 544 mm | 569 mm | 584 mm | 599 mm | 614 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 365 mm | 412 mm | 459 mm | 510 mm | 562 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043 mm | 1059 mm | 1075 mm | 1080 mm | 1096 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 728 mm | 756 mm | 785 mm | 817 mm | 851 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
VFR 2 is part of the Norco Vfr model. Norco launched 115 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Vfr bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco VFR 4 Forma 2012 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 429$. On the other hand, Norco VFR 1 2012, is the most expensive and costs 1139$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Hybrid bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid bike that is reliable is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 769$. Comparing the average cost of a Hybrid bike to this one, you will see that VFR 2 price is 36.83% more expensive.
Hybrid bikes average weight
The average weight for Hybrid bikes is 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 11.45 kg (25.24 lbs), the VFR 2 model is much lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Hybrid bike weighs 20.96% more than VFR 2.
VFR 2 components
Fork material
VFR 2 has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the VFR 2 model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco VFR 2 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.