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 Mechanical 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 Chromoly Straight Blade
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY710
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 12-32T 8spd
Crank
Shimano FC-TY501 48/38/28T black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-72
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Resin City - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Sealed Disc Hub
Rear Hub
Alloy Sealed Disc Hub
Rims
Double Wall Alloy - Black
Tires
Impac Streetpac 35c w/Reflex
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries mech disc w/160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro RS360 Brake Levers - Black
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Steel 30mm 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 4 Forma is a Norco Indie model. There are 88 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Indie bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Indie 4 Forma 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 479$. On the other hand, Norco Indie IGH 2017, is the most expensive and costs 899$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
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$. However, you could also get a good General Urban bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 479$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Indie 4 Forma price is 4.18% smaller than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Indie 4 Forma components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Norco Indie 4 Forma 2017, has a 700c aluminum model. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Indie 4 Forma has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
Indie 4 Forma comes in 4 sizes, that range from 145 cm – 183 cm (4.76 ft – 6 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.