Norco Mountaineer 2011
2011 Mountain
Estimate price |
405$
Weight | 14.51 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 alloy frame
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT w/80mm travel fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310 black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX50
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus Easy-Fire 50 21speed
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ21 14-28T 7speed
Crank
SR Suntour CW-XCC-T102 42/34/24T - Black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Resin body w/steel cage - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy disc hub - Black
Rear Hub
Alloy disc hub - Black
Rims
Double wall alloy - Black
Spokes
Stainless w/brass nipples
Tires
Kenda K831 26" x 1.95"""
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novella Mechanical disc brake
Brake Levers
Shimano Altus Easy-Fire 50 w/2-finger levers
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 15degree - Black
Handlebar
Steel 30mm riser bar - Black
Grips
Norco Shield dual density grip
Headset
Semi-cartridge threadless
Seat
Saddle
Norco Adventure Saddle - Grey/Black
Seatpost
Alloy - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 12.5" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 618 mm | 625 mm | 641 mm | 651 mm | 661 mm | 671 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 543 mm | 558 mm | 573 mm | 588 mm | 603 mm | 618 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 318 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043 mm | 1051 mm | 1067 mm | 1077 mm | 1087 mm | 1097 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 694 mm | 720 mm | 745 mm | 765 mm | 788 mm | 819 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Mountaineer is part of the Norco Mountaineer model. Norco launched 5 bikes of this model so far.
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 Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Norco released this model in 2011, its price was 405$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Mountaineer price is 370.37% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Norco Mountaineer it’s weighing 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 17.02% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour XCT fork installed. The fork’s travel is 80mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Mountaineer model has 26″ aluminum wheels. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Mountaineer comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!