Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BMX frame 1020 Hi-Ten w/mid BB
Suspension Fork
Norco design tapered BMX
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
BMX 9T cassette
Crank
3PC seamless tubular chromoly BMX, 175mm w/25T sprocket
Bottom Bracket
Sealed bearing Mid BB
Chain
KMC Z410 1/2x1/8" BMX
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo BMX resin flat pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
BMX 36H w 3/8" axle
Rear Hub
Aluminum BMX 36H w/9T sprocket and 14mm axle
Rims
20" aluminum BMX 36H
Tires
20x2.25 BMX street/dirt tread
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum BMX caliper
Brake Levers
Tektro aluminum BMX front and rear
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy threadless BMX 50mm ext. front load
Handlebar
Norco BMX design 763mm width bar
Grips
Norco BMX design soft Krayton w/small flange
Headset
Threadless BMX 1-1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Norco/Velo design BMX 1 pc Integrated saddle
Seatpost
BMX 1 pc Integrated w/saddle
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Ares 20″ is part of the Norco Ares model. There are 9 bikes that carry this model name.
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 BMX bikes
If you want an acceptable BMX bike you should know that the average price is 348$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality BMX bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 319$. In conclusion, this bike price is 9.09% lower than the price of the average BMX bike.
Overview of components
Wheels
The wheels on Ares 20″ are the 20″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Ares 20″ has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.