Norco Nail 21 2012
2012 BMX
Estimate price |
523$
Weight | 11.82 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Three Tube Chromoly DT/ST/TT, 21" TT,Mid BB
Suspension Fork
Chromoly Steer Tube, Tapered Fork Legs
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Norco 25T Alloy 5mm Sprocket
Crank
Three Piece Tubular Chromo 8 Spline Seamless Cranks
Bottom Bracket
Sealed 19mm Mid BB
Chain
1/2"*1/8""Black BMX Chain"
Pedals
Wellgo Resin 9/16" Pedal"
Wheels
Front Hub
Sealed 36H 3/8" Front Hub/Hollow Axle"
Rear Hub
KT Alloy 36H 14mm 9T Driver Rear Hub
Rims
Aliention PBR 36H Front and Rear
Spokes
Black Stainless Steel Spokes
Tires
Kenda Kontact 2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Caliper Brake
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy Levers
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy Top Load 50mm Stem
Handlebar
Hi Ten H-Bar/8.5" X 29"" for 21"""
Grips
Norco Small Flange 130mm Grips
Headset
FSA Integrated headset
Seat
Saddle
Integrated with saddle
Seatpost
Norco padded 1 Piece saddle seatpost combo
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Nail 21 is a Norco Nail model. Norco released 10 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2012 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco Nail 20.5 2012 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 523$. On the other hand, Norco Nail 21 2012, is the most expensive and costs 523$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
BMX bikes average price
If you want an acceptable BMX bike you should know that the average price is 348$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great BMX bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 523$. If we compare this with the average BMX bike cost we notice that the price is 50.29% higher.
BMX bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a BMX bike is 10.54 kg (23.24 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.
Norco Nail 21 it’s weighing 11.82 kg (26.06 lbs). At this weight, is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average BMX bike weight is 12.14% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
Nail 21 has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The wheels on Nail 21 are the 20″ aluminum type. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Nail 21 has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.