Norco Katmandu 2012
2012 Mountain
Estimate price |
599$
Weight | 14.31 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
All new 6061 Alloy Frame
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT V4 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera 8spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus 3spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera 3spd
Cassette
Shimano 8spd 11-32
Crank
SR Suntour Duro w/bashguard 22/32
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Chain
KMC 8spd
Pedals
Resin Flat Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
KT Alloy QR Disc
Rear Hub
KT Alloy QR Disc 8spd
Rims
Alex TD25 DW
Spokes
Stainless Steel/Black
Tires
Kenda Kinetic 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Promax 6" mechanical disc brake
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 6061 50mm
Handlebar
Alloy 6061 740mm/25mm
Grips
Lock on grips
Headset
FSA Internal Headset
Seat
Saddle
Norco Custom Saddle
Seatpost
Double Bolt Alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12.5" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.56 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 638 mm | 651 mm | 666 mm | 682 mm | 699 mm | 715 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm | 582 mm | 586 mm | 596 mm | 610 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 387 mm | 400 mm | 412 mm | 423 mm | 434 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 545 mm | 558 mm | 573 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm | 618 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 318 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 mm | 1078 mm | 1093 mm | 1109 mm | 1126 mm | 1142 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 753 mm | 769 mm | 789 mm | 808 mm | 831 mm | 859 mm |
| Front Travel | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Katmandu is part of the Norco Katmandu model. 7 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
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.
Trail bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2012 and its price was 599$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Katmandu price is 361.1% lower than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes weigh an average of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Katmandu weighs 14.31 kg (31.55 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 10.25% lower than this one.
Katmandu components
Fork
Norco Katmandu 2012 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
The wheels on Katmandu are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Katmandu has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!