Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XXS
145cm - 159cm
XS
157cm - 168cm
SM
165cm - 176cm
MD
174cm - 183cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Indie Double Butted Aluminum w/CS Disc
Suspension Fork
Norco X-Over Alloy Straight Blade - Disc
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M370 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M191
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 12-32T 8speed
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M311 48/38/28T black
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420ST Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-72
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Resin City - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano CenterLock Sealed - Black
Rear Hub
Shimano CenterLock Sealed - Black
Rims
Double Wall Alloy - Black
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M355 Hydraulic w/160mm - Black
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-M396 - Black
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco - Black
Handlebar
Norco 25mm Riser - Black
Grips
Urban Forma Grip - Black
Headset
Internal FSA No.11N Semi-Cartridge
Seat
Saddle
Norco Urban Forma w/Reflective
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2mm - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 289 mm | 289 mm | 289 mm | 289 mm |
| Front Center | 594 mm | 607 mm | 629 mm | 650 |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 82 mm | 76 mm | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 540 mm | 563 mm | 582 mm | 601 mm |
| Reach | 366 mm | 381 mm | 396 mm | 411 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 516 mm | 541 mm | 566 mm | 591 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.3 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 350 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 135 mm | 155 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1037 mm | 1050 mm | 1071 mm | 1093 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 678 mm | 700 | 721 mm | 774 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 145 cm | 157 cm | 165 cm | 174 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 159 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm | 183 cm |
Model Overview
Indie 3 Forma is part of the Norco Indie model. There are 88 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco Indie 4 Forma 2016 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 495$. On the other hand, Norco Indie IGH 2016, is the most expensive and costs 875$.
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 General Urban bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Urban bike is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
This bike was released in 2016 and its price was 600$. In conclusion, this bike price is 20.24% more expensive than the price of the average General Urban bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Indie 3 Forma bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 3 Forma has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Indie 3 Forma comes in 4 sizes, that range from 145 cm – 183 cm (4.76 ft – 6 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.