Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox 30 Silver TK
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Groupset SLX, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Charger 6061 Alloy XC W/Formed Tubing
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox 30 Gold Solo Air 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX 10spd Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore 2spd
Shift Levers
Jagwire
Cassette
Shimano HG62-10 11-32
Crank
Shimano Deore 38/24
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BB51 Octalink
Chain
SRAM PG1031 10spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH-406
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH-406
Rims
Alex MD19 27.5""
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob 27.5" x 2.25 tires"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore BRM 615
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore 615
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy
Handlebar
Norco Alloy 10mm Riser 700mm
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
FSA No. 10 w/16mm conical spacer
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.65 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm |
| Front Center | 608.4 mm | 622.9 mm | 641.6 mm | 661.6 mm | 680.2 mm | 698.6 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 590.9 mm | 602.5 mm | 611.8 mm | 620.9 mm | 630.3 mm | 639.7 mm |
| Reach | 358 mm | 373.8 mm | 389.2 mm | 404.5 mm | 419.7 mm | 434.7 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 528 mm | 550 mm | 571 mm | 592 mm | 613 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.75 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 mm | 1050 mm | 1068 mm | 1089 mm | 1108 mm | 1126 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 737 mm | 728 mm | 735 mm | 745 mm | 746 mm | 755 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Charger 7.1 is a Norco Charger model. 83 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2014 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco Charger 20 2014 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 549$. On the other hand, Norco Charger 7.1 2014, is the most expensive and costs 1375$.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2014 and its price was 1375$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Charger 7.1 price is 38.55% smaller.
Charger 7.1 components
Fork
The Charger 7.1 comes factory-installed with the RockShox 30 Silver TK fork. This has a travel range 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
The wheels on Charger 7.1 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Charger 7.1 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.