Norco KOSHKA 2009
2009 Mountain
Estimate price |
552$
Weight | 15 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Alivio, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum 7005 series XC MTB frame
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM V2, 100 mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio RD M-410, 8 speed, long cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera FD M360
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera SL-M360, 8 speed rapid fire plus
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG30, 8 speed, 11-32T
Crank
Shimano FC-M151 44/34/24T
Bottom Bracket
CH-52 cartridge
Chain
KMC Z-72
Pedals
Wellgo alloy / steel MTB
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC-20, QR disc hub
Rear Hub
Formula DC-22, QR., 9 spd, disc hub
Rims
DDM-1 double wall alloy, 32 hole
Spokes
Stainless steel 2.0
Tires
Innova MTB 26 x 2.10
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc, 6” rotor
Brake Levers
Ladies design MTB brake levers
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy AS-601 alloy,15 deg rise
Handlebar
Norco MTB ladies design
Grips
MTB rubber 2 tone grip
Headset
CH-281 1-1/8” threadless
Seat
Saddle
Norco MTB ladies design
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-339 alloy single bolt, 27.2 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 609 mm | 614 mm | 629 mm | 644 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 533 mm | 548 mm | 563 mm | 578 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 318 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 632 mm | 647 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 mm | 1033 mm | 1055 mm | 1070 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 699 mm | 715 mm | 736 mm | 750 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
Model Overview
KOSHKA is a Norco Koshka model. 3 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 552$. In conclusion, this bike price is 245.11% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
KOSHKA weighs 15 kg (33.07 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 20.97% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
KOSHKA components
Fork
The KOSHKA comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCM fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on KOSHKA are the 26″ aluminum type. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The KOSHKA has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.