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 Recon Silver RL
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Groupset GX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Charger 27.5" DB Alloy XC Frame"
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon Silver Solo Air RL 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX 10spd Type 2.1
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Sunrace 10spd 11/40 Cassette
Crank
Alloy 30T Cranks
Bottom Bracket
External Threaded BB
Chain
KMC X10 1x10spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech Alloy 100mm QR
Rear Hub
Joytech Alloy 135mm QR
Rims
650B - 21mm Alloy TRS Rim
Tires
WTB Beeline 27.5 x 2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Acera M425 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Acera M425
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 70mm
Handlebar
Norco Lite DB 15mm 740mm
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
N/A
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6/400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.68 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm |
| Front Center | 609 mm | 626 mm | 650 | 674 mm | 697 mm | 720 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 91 mm | 90 mm | 88 mm | 85 mm | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm | 582 mm | 593 mm | 603 mm | 614 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 347 mm | 367 mm | 389 mm | 411 mm | 433 mm | 455 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 516 mm | 541 mm | 571 mm | 601 mm | 631 mm | 661 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.6 ° | 73.2 ° | 72.8 ° | 72.4 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69.25 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.75 ° | 70 ° | 70.25 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1029 mm | 1047 mm | 1070 mm | 1096 mm | 1119 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 697 mm | 708 mm | 755 mm | 765 mm | 776 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 7.2 completes the Norco Charger model. 83 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Charger bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Norco Charger 9.3 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 849$. On the other hand, Norco Charger 7.1 2017, is the most expensive and costs 1399$.
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$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Norco Charger 7.2 price was 949$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Charger 7.2 price is 100.74% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Charger 7.2 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
The Charger 7.2 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Charger 7.2 has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.