Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 6 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum boy's frame
Suspension Fork
Aluminum rigid fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TY-21
Front Derailleur
Shimano TZ-30
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano TZ-06 6 speed 14-28T
Crank
Prowheel alloy 140 mm 42/34T
Bottom Bracket
CH 32 MTB
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
VP 505 alloy BMX type 9/16"
Wheels
Front Hub
JY 433 steel , 32 H
Rear Hub
JY 434 steel , 32 H
Rims
Aluminum 20" MTB , 32H
Tires
Kenda K-935 20 x 1.95 MTB
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro alloy V brake
Brake Levers
Tektro alloy Jr levers with adjuster
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy aluminum threadless stem 60 mm ext
Handlebar
N/A
Grips
Velo single density Jr grip
Headset
Threadless semi integrated 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Velo JR boy's MTB
Seatpost
HL black aluminum 27.2 x 250 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Glide Alloy completes the Norco Glide model. Norco launched 10 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Glide bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Glide Alloy 2015 has a starting price of 345$. Norco Glide 2015 on the other hand is the most expensive at 355$.
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.
Youth bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Youth bike is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Norco released this model in 2015, its price was 345$. In conclusion, this bike price is 24.1% higher than the price of the average Youth bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Glide Alloy model has 20″ aluminum wheels. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Glide Alloy is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.