Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
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 29""
Tires
Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29" x 2.10 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 | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.71 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 302 mm | 302 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm |
| Front Center | 620 mm | 629 mm | 650 | 670 mm | 684 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Stack | 622 mm | 629 mm | 629 mm | 634 mm | 639 mm |
| Reach | 363 mm | 375 mm | 395 mm | 414 mm | 426 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 568 mm | 588 mm | 608 mm | 628 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059 mm | 1068 mm | 1091 mm | 1111 mm | 1125 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 778 mm | 768 mm | 766 mm | 764 mm | 778 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Charger 9.1 completes the Norco Charger model. 83 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Charger bikes models from 2014, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Charger 20 2014 has a starting price of 549$. Norco Charger 7.1 2014 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1375$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1375$. In conclusion, this bike price is 38.55% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Charger 9.1 components
Fork
Norco Charger 9.1 2014 bike is equipped with the RockShox 30 Silver TK fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Charger 9.1 bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Charger 9.1 has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.