Norco Bushpilot 2011
2011 Mountain
Estimate price |
505$
Weight | 14.83 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Double butted 6061 alloy frame
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM w/lock-out 100mm travel fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio RD-M430 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M190
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus SL-M310 24speed black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG30 11-32T 8speed
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M171 42/34/24T black
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420ST Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-72
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Resin body w/steel cage - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula disc hubs - Black
Rear Hub
Formula disc hubs - Black
Rims
WTB SX-24 disc double wall black 32h
Spokes
Stainless w/brass nipples
Tires
Kenda K831 26" x 1.95"""
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novella Mechanical disc brake
Brake Levers
Tektro MT2.0 alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 15degree - Black
Handlebar
Steel 30mm riser bar - Black
Grips
Norco Shield dual density grip
Headset
FSA TH-888 w/15mm conical spacer
Seat
Saddle
Norco Adventure Sport Saddle
Seatpost
Alloy - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12.5" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 627 mm | 632 mm | 647 mm | 651 mm | 661 mm | 675 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 543 mm | 558 mm | 573 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm | 623 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 318 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053 mm | 1058 mm | 1074 mm | 1078 mm | 1087 mm | 1102 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Standover Height | 718 mm | 746 mm | 766 mm | 785 mm | 766 mm | 836 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
Bushpilot is part of the Norco Bushpilot model. Norco launched 5 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Norco released this model in 2011, its price was 505$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 277.23% smaller.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Norco Bushpilot it’s weighing 14.83 kg (32.69 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 19.6% less than Bushpilot.
Bushpilot components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Bushpilot model has 26″ aluminum wheels. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Bushpilot has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!