Norco Faze 2 2011
2011 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,195$
Weight | 12.92 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Fox
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Groupset SLX, Shimano -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
M6 aluminum 120 mm travel frame w / alloy 1 pc design link arm
Suspension Fork
Fox Float RL OB 120mm/15mm axle
Rear Shock
Fox Float R
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX 3spd
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX 3spd
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10spd 11/36
Crank
Shimano 552 10spd 42X32X24
Bottom Bracket
Shimano external BB
Chain
Shimano HG 74 10 spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula alloy 15mm
Rear Hub
Norco alloy 135mm 32H
Rims
Mavic XM-117
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0 black
Tires
Kenda Nevegal 26x1.95
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 3 185mm
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir 3
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Lite 3D forged alloy
Handlebar
Norco 6061 Lite butted/15mm rise
Grips
Norco sheild logo lock on grips
Headset
FSA threadless 1-1/8" "
Seat
Saddle
Norco lightweight MTB XC
Seatpost
Norco Lite double bolt alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 15.5" | 17" | 19" | 20" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 650 | 676 mm | 702 mm | 728 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 542 mm | 562 mm | 587 mm | 612 mm | 637 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 395 mm | 440 mm | 485 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053 mm | 1073 mm | 1099 mm | 1125 mm | 1151 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Standover Height | 737 mm | 747 mm | 765 mm | 788 mm | 812 mm |
| Rear Travel | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Faze 2 completes the Norco Faze model. Norco released 22 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2011, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Norco Faze 3 2011 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1300$. Norco Faze 1 2011 is the most expensive one and costs 2745$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2011 for 2195$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Faze 2 price is 25.83% smaller than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Norco Faze 2 it’s weighing 12.92 kg (28.48 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 0.46% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Faze 2 comes factory-installed with the Fox fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox Float R rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Faze 2 bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Faze 2 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.