Norco 125 2011
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Steel
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Wheels 26"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Fork Marzocchi
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Suspension Hardtail
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
One25 full chromoly frame w butted dt / tt
Suspension Fork
Marzocchi DJ3 100mm 20mm axle
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Oddessey 13T F/W
Crank
3 Piece chromoly tubular/8 spline 19mm axle. 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Mid BB (74 mm wide)
Chain
KMC BMX chain 1/2x1/8
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Affix Artis 9/16" clear plastic"
Wheels
Front Hub
Norco KT alloy with sealed bearing , 20mm through hole , 36H
Rear Hub
Norco nutted 135x10 3/8" 36H Hub"
Rims
Alex MUS 30 26"
Spokes
Stainless steel spokes - 14 gauge
Tires
custom anodized orange colour"
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Avid Juicy 3
Cockpit
Stem
Norco alloy DJ 40mm 4 bolt stem
Handlebar
Norco 7050 alloy double butted with oversize 31.8 mm clamp 760 mm width , 25 mm rise
Grips
Norco Gator grip
Headset
FSA Impact 8D integrated ( campy compatible ) BMX
Seat
Saddle
Norco design 1 pc BMX plastic saddle/alloy post combo ( 190 G)
Seatpost
1 pc BMX plastic saddle/alloy post combo ( 160 mm x 25.4 mm post)
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM/MD | MD/LG |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 633 mm | 648 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 582 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 391 mm | 391 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 mm | 1038 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Standover Height | 727 mm | 724 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" |
About this model
125 belongs to the Norco 125 model. Norco launched 3 bikes of this model 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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 970$. In conclusion, this bike price is 96.39% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 13.02 kg (28.7 lbs), Norco bike is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 5% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The Marzocchi is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 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 125 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco 125 is equipped 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.
