Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
158cm - 167cm
SM
165cm - 173cm
MD
169cm - 180cm
LG
177cm - 186cm
XL
183cm - 191cm
XXL
186cm - 194cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Indie Double Butted Aluminum - Disc
Suspension Fork
Indie X-Over Alloy - Disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M370 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY710
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano Altus SL-M310 8spd - Black, Front: Shimano Altus SL-M310 3spd - Black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 12-32T 8spd
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M311 48/38/28T - Black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-72
Pedals
City - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Sealed Disc Hub
Rear Hub
Alloy Sealed Disc Hub
Rims
Double Wall Alloy - Black
Tires
Schwalbe Road Cruiser 45c w/K-Guard and Reflex
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Hydraulic Disc w/160mm Rotors
Brake Levers
Tektro Hydraulic Levers
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Norco Alloy 15mm Riser - Black
Grips
Dual Density Ergonomic - Black
Headset
Internal Semi-Cartridge
Seat
Saddle
Norco Urban w/Reflective
Seatpost
Alloy - Black 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Front Center | 608 mm | 629 mm | 651 mm | 661 mm | 681 mm | 701 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 75 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Stack | 578 mm | 597 mm | 616 mm | 639 mm | 658 mm | 677 mm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 399 mm | 414 mm | 428 mm | 442 mm | 456 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 547 mm | 572 mm | 597 mm | 622 mm | 647 mm | 672 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.1 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.3 ° | 72.9 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.1 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 550 mm | 590 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm | 230 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 mm | 1078 mm | 1100 mm | 1110 mm | 1131 mm | 1151 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 712 mm | 732 mm | 785 mm | 811 mm | 837 mm | 863 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 165 cm | 169 cm | 177 cm | 183 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 173 cm | 180 cm | 186 cm | 191 cm | 194 cm |
Model Overview
Indie 2 belongs to the Norco Indie model. 88 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Indie bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Indie 3 Womens 2018 has a starting price of 449$. Norco Indie IGH A11 Belt CDX 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1599$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for General Urban bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a General Urban bike that is reliable is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 549$. Comparing the average cost of a General Urban bike to this one, you will see that Indie 2 price is 10.02% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Indie 2 model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Indie 2 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 6 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 194 cm (5.18 ft – 6.36 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.