Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Charger Alloy 650B XC W/Formed Tubing
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox XC30 TK 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio Shadow 9spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Jagwire
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG20 11/34 9spd
Crank
Shimano Acera 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Chain
SRAM PG951 9spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Resin Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH-306
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH-306
Rims
WTB SX19 27.5""
Tires
WTB Nano 27.5"x2.1"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M355 Hydraulic 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore BL-M355
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy
Handlebar
Norco Alloy 15mm riser 720mm
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 mm | 623 mm | 642 mm | 662 mm | 680 mm | 699 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 41 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 603 mm | 612 mm | 621 mm | 630 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 358 mm | 374 mm | 389 mm | 405 mm | 420 mm | 435 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 | 1036 mm | 1050 mm | 1069 mm | 1090 mm | 1108 mm | 1127 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" |
Model Overview
Charger 7.3 is part of the Norco Charger model. Norco released 83 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Charger 2015 has a starting price of 550$. Norco Charger 7.1 2015 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1250$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 835$. In conclusion, this bike price is 128.14% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Charger 7.3 components
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Charger 7.3 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. 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 7.3 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.