Norco City Glide 8IGH 2012
2012 Urban
Estimate price |
799$
Weight | 16.14 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 Alloy City Glide Step-Through
Suspension Fork
Chromoly w/threaded steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Nexus 20T
Crank
Alloy 44T - Silver
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z610H
Pedals
Alloy pedal with non-slip tread
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HG-IM40 Roller Brake hub 36hole
Rear Hub
Stainless w/brass nipples
Rims
Continental TownRIDE w/Breaker 700x37c
Spokes
Double wall alloy - Silver
Tires
Innova A/V tube
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-IM45 Roller Brake
Brake Levers
Ergonomic brake lever w/integrated bell
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy quill stem - Silver
Handlebar
Alloy city bar -Silver
Grips
Cork grips - Light Brown
Headset
Semi-Integrated threaded - Black
Seat
Saddle
Norco City Comfort
Seatpost
Alloy - Silver
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm |
| Front Center | 637 mm | 641 mm | 656 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Stack | 581 mm | 602 mm | 602 mm |
| Reach | 394 mm | 396 mm | 411 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 583 mm | 598 mm | 613 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 160 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 458 mm | 458 mm | 458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 mm | 1093 mm | 1108 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 757 mm | 786 mm | 811 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
Model Overview
City Glide 8IGH belongs to the Norco City model. There are 36 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2012 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco City Glide W 2012 is the cheapest bike model and costs 469$. Norco City Glide 8IGH 2012 is the most expensive one and costs 799$.
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 Commuter bikes
If you want an acceptable Commuter bike you should know that the average price is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Norco City Glide 8IGH price was 799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that City Glide 8IGH price is 4.86% more expensive than the average cost of a Commuter bike.
Average weight for Commuter bikes
The average weight for Commuter bikes is 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 16.14 kg (35.58 lbs), Norco bike is considerably heavier than average. In other words, this model is 12.95% heavier than the average Commuter bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the City Glide 8IGH model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco City Glide 8IGH is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike is available in 3 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.