Norco Charger 9.3 2012
2012 Youth
Estimate price |
699$
Weight | 15.36 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Alivio, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
N2 alloy XC frame w/formed and butted tubing
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM 29er w/Hydraulic lock-out
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio RD-M430 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera FD-M390
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera SL-M390 27speed - Black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG20 11-34T 9speed
Crank
FSA Dyna Drive 44/32/22T - Black
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420ST Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-99
Pedals
Resin body w/steel cage - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-RM35 CenterLock Disc - Black
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-RM35 CenterLock Disc - Black
Rims
WTB SX-19 29er disc double wall 32h - Black
Spokes
Stainless w/brass nipples - Black
Tires
KENDA KLAW XT 29er x 1.95""
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M375 Mech Disc - Black
Brake Levers
Promax XL-91 - Black
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 7degree - Black w/Red
Handlebar
Norco 15mm riser - Black w/Red
Grips
Norco Gradient dual density grip - Black/Red
Headset
FSA No. 10 w/16mm conical spacer - Black
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle - White w/Red
Seatpost
Norco - Black w/Red
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 21.5" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.71 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 302 mm | 302 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm |
| Front Center | 620 mm | 629 mm | 650 | 670 mm | 684 mm | 698 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 47 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 47 mm |
| Stack | 622 mm | 629 mm | 629 mm | 634 mm | 639 mm | 643 mm |
| Reach | 363 mm | 375 mm | 395 mm | 414 mm | 426 mm | 438 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 568 mm | 588 mm | 608 mm | 628 mm | 648 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054 mm | 1063 mm | 1086 mm | 1106 mm | 1120 mm | 1134 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 779 mm | 773 mm | 775 mm | 777 mm | 793 mm | 810 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" |
About this model
Charger 9.3 is a Norco Charger model. There are 83 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Norco Charger bikes models from 2012, here.
Model range prices
Norco Charger 6.3 2012 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 650$. Norco Charger 9.1 2012 on the other hand costs 1025$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Mountain bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Mountain bike is 616$. However, you could also get a good Mountain bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 699$. If we compare this with the average Mountain bike cost we notice that the price is 13.47% higher.
Average weight for Mountain bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Mountain bike, we get 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 15.36 kg (33.86 lbs), the Charger 9.3 model is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 34.74% heavier than the average Mountain bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Charger 9.3 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCM fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The Charger 9.3 2012 bike is equipped with 24″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 24″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Charger 9.3 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.