Norco Indie 4 2012
2012 Urban
Estimate price |
439$
Weight | 12.86 kg 
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 Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Double butted 6061
Suspension Fork
Chromoly straight blade fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310 black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M191
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus ST-EF51 24speed - Black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG31 11-32T 8speed
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M171 48/38/28T black
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420ST Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-72
Pedals
Black resin
Wheels
Front Hub
Kun Teng alloy hub 32h - Black
Rear Hub
Kun Teng alloy cassette hub 32h - Black
Rims
Double wall alloy 700c x 32hole - Black
Spokes
Black stainless w/brass nipples
Tires
Kenda K935 city 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Promax V-Brake - Black
Brake Levers
Shimano Altus ST-EF51 2-finger
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Steel 30mm riser bar - Black
Grips
Norco Gradient dual density grip
Headset
FSA TH-855 Threadless
Seat
Saddle
Norco Urban
Seatpost
Alloy - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14.5" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.33 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 637 mm | 653 mm | 658 mm | 674 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 73 mm | 74 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Stack | 538 mm | 561 mm | 580 mm | 598 mm | 617 mm |
| Reach | 404 mm | 413 mm | 423 mm | 421 mm | 430 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 559 mm | 574 mm | 589 mm | 604 mm | 619 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 365 mm | 412 mm | 459 mm | 510 mm | 562 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073 mm | 1079 mm | 1095 mm | 1100 mm | 1116 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 716 mm | 746 mm | 776 mm | 807 mm | 842 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Indie 4 is a Norco Indie model. Norco launched 88 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2012, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Indie 4 2012 has a starting price of 439$. Norco Indie 1 2012 on the other hand is the most expensive at 939$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for General Urban bikes
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2012 and its price was 439$. In conclusion, this bike price is 13.67% lower than the price of the average General Urban bike.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a General Urban bike is 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 12.86 kg (28.35 lbs), Norco bike is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average General Urban bike weight is 1.94% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Indie 4 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 Indie 4 is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.