Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco 16" Roller, Lightweight/Low Standover Height, Aluminum, 3/8"x110mm Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Norco Aluminum Kids Fork, 3/8"x100mm Nutted Axle, V-Brake Mounts
Drivetrain
Cassette
16T Sprocket
Crank
3-Piece Aluminum, 92mm, Narrow/Wide Chainring 30T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB, Square Taper
Chain
KMC Z410A, Single Speed
Pedals
Resin black Jr. BMX flat pedal 1/2" w/bearing
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum hub w/ball bearing
Rear Hub
Aluminum hub w/ball bearing
Rims
Aluminum, 28 Hole, MTB
Tires
16x1.95" with MTB tread
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy V-Brake with Linear Spring
Brake Levers
Junior Alloy Levers, Reach Adjuster for Small Hands
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy 35mm ext. 1-1/8" threadless MTB
Handlebar
Jr. aluminum MTB 530mm wide x 80mm rise
Grips
Jr. MTB Type, Soft Rubber, 95mm Wide
Headset
Threadless 1-1/8" ball bearing type
Seat
Saddle
Norco Jr. saddle w/ cutaway
Seatpost
Aluminum, Micro Adjust Top, 150mm Long, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Mirage 16 belongs to the Norco Mirage model. Norco released 8 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Mirage bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Mirage 16 Freewheel 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 259$. Norco Mirage 20 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 269$.
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 Youth bikes
If you want an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 269$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 3.35% lower.
Mirage 16 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 leaving the production line, the Mirage 16 model has 16″ aluminum wheels. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Mirage 16 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.