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 SLX, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Charger 27.5" DB Alloy XC Frame
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Silver Solo Air TK 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX 10spd Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore 2spd
Shift Levers
Jagwire
Cassette
Shimano Deore HG50 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Shimano Deore FC-617 36/22
Bottom Bracket
Shimano GXP
Chain
KMC X10 10spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore HBM475 QR
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore FHM475 10spd
Rims
Alex MD19 DW 27.5"
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M395 Hydraulic 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore BL-M395
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 70mm
Handlebar
Norco Alloy DB 15mm riser 700mm
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
Feimin Sealed Internal H/S
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6/400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.68 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm |
| Front Center | 609 mm | 626 mm | 650 |
| Rake | 41 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 93 mm | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm | 582 mm | 593 mm |
| Reach | 347 mm | 367 mm | 389 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 516 mm | 541 mm | 571 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.6 ° | 73.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69.25 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028 mm | 1047 mm | 1070 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 697 mm | 708 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Charger 7.2 Forma completes the Norco Charger model. 83 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco Charger 9.3 2016 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 895$. On the other hand, Norco Charger 7.0 2016, is the most expensive and costs 1800$.
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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2016 for 1045$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 82.3% lower.
Charger 7.2 Forma components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL 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. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
The Charger 7.2 Forma 2016 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized 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 Forma has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.