Norco City Glide W 2012
2012 Urban
Estimate price |
469$
Weight | 13.59 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 Alloy City Glide Step-Through
Suspension Fork
Chromoly w/threaded steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX51
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX51
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus Easy-Fire 51 21speed - Silver
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ31 Megarange 14-34T 7speed
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M131C 48/38/28T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-50
Pedals
Resin comfort w/rubber inlay
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula alloy hub - Silver
Rear Hub
Formula alloy freewheel hub - Silver
Rims
Double wall alloy - Silver
Spokes
Stainless w/brass nipples
Tires
City 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro alloy calipers - Silver
Brake Levers
Shimano Altus Easy-Fire 51 w/4-finger levers
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy quill stem - Silver
Handlebar
Alloy city bar -Silver
Grips
Cork grips - Light Brown
Headset
CH-903SW silver threaded w/waterproof
Seat
Saddle
Norco City Comfort
Seatpost
Alloy - Silver
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM/MD | MD/LG |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.62 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294 mm | 294 mm |
| Front Center | 627 mm | 631 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Stack | 613 mm | 618 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm | 391 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 581 mm | 596 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 466 mm | 463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1087 mm | 1091 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 581 mm | 554 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 |
About this model
City Glide W belongs to the Norco City model. 36 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco City bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco City Glide W 2012 has a starting price of 469$. Norco City Glide 8IGH 2012 on the other hand is the most expensive at 799$.
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.
Average price for Commuter bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Commuter bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 762$. However, even though the average price of a Commuter bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Norco released this model in 2012, its price was 469$. In conclusion, this bike price is 62.47% smaller than the price of the average Commuter bike.
Commuter bikes average weight
The average weight for Commuter bikes is 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
a bit lighter than average, City Glide W has a weight of 13.59 kg (29.96 lbs). In short, the average Commuter bike weight is 5.15% higher than this one.
City Glide W components
Fork material
City Glide W has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on City Glide W are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 W is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.