Norco Indie SS 2011
2011 Urban
Estimate price |
525$
Weight | 11.38 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Double butted 6061 single speed frame w/Disc mount
Suspension Fork
Chromoly straight blade fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
18T Chrome plated cog
Crank
FSA CK-306 44T w/alloy guard
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7420ST Cartridge
Chain
KMC 410
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo alloy body w/steel cage
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Disc hub black w/nutted axle
Rear Hub
Formula DC-52-N Disc black w/nutted axle
Rims
Double wall alloy black 32hole
Spokes
Black stainless w/brass nipples
Tires
Continental TownRide 700x37c w/Breaker
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc brake V6 rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro 360A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco - Black
Handlebar
Norco riser bar - Black
Grips
Norco Shield dual density grip
Headset
FSA TH-848 semi-cartridge
Seat
Saddle
Norco Urban Stealth saddle
Seatpost
Norco - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14.5" | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 637 mm | 653 mm | 658 mm | 673 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 |
| Standover Height | 707 mm | 737 mm | 793 mm | 814 mm | 859 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Indie SS is part of the Norco Indie model. Norco launched 88 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Indie bikes models from 2011, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Indie 3 2011 has a starting price of 505$. Norco Indie 1 2011 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1020$.
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.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 525$. In conclusion, this bike price is 5.21% more expensive 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). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 11.38 kg (25.09 lbs), the Indie SS model is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 15.2% lighter than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
Indie SS components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Indie SS are the 700c aluminum type. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.