Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
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
City Glide Mixte Alloy
Suspension Fork
Chromoly
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shift housing
Cassette
Nexus 20T
Crank
Alloy 42T - Silver
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z610H
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Classic City - Silver
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula alloy hub - Silver
Rear Hub
Shimano SG-C6000-8V 8speed IGH 32hole
Rims
Double wall alloy - Silver
Tires
Schwalbe Delta Cruiser 700x35c - Cream
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy Calipers - Silver
Brake Levers
Classic Forged Alloy - Silver
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Quill - Silver
Handlebar
Alloy city bar -Silver
Grips
Cork grips
Headset
Threaded 1-1/8" - Silver"
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Ondina
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2mm - Silver
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.55 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm |
| Front Center | 617 mm | 632 mm | 647 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 76 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 583 mm | 602 mm | 621 mm |
| Reach | 376 mm | 384 mm | 392 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 590 mm | 605 mm | 620 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 395 mm | 455 mm | 515 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 mm | 1079 mm | 1094 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 659 mm | 652 mm | 641 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
City Glide 8IGH Mixte completes the Norco City model. There are 36 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Norco City bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Norco City Glide Girls 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 345$. Norco City Glide 8IGH Mixte 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 740$.
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.
Average price for Commuter bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Commuter bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 762$. However, even though the average price of a Commuter bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 740$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that City Glide 8IGH Mixte price is 2.97% lower than the average cost of a Commuter bike.
City Glide 8IGH Mixte components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the City Glide 8IGH Mixte 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The City Glide 8IGH Mixte has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
Norco City Glide 8IGH Mixte bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.