Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Fork SunTour -
Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7005 alloy w/comfort stays & internal cables
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour M-3010-AL suspension fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX55
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX51
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Black
Cassette
Shimano Altus CS-HG20 12-32T 7 speed
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M131C 48/38/28T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Wellgo Resin Comfort Pedal w/ Kraton
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Alloy hub 32h - Black
Rear Hub
Formula Alloy hub w/Cassette 32h - Black
Rims
Double wall alloy w/CNC side wall 32h - Black
Tires
Comfort 26 x 35c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 837AL V-Brakes - Black
Brake Levers
Shimano Tourney Easy-Fire 51 w/4-finger levers
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy adjustable stem - Black
Handlebar
Steel comfort high riser bar - Black
Grips
Ergonomic w/Norco logo bar plug
Headset
Alloy threaded sealed bearing - Black
Seat
Saddle
Norco Classic Comfort saddle
Seatpost
Alloy suspension seatpost - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.67 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.56 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm |
| Front Center | 633 mm | 642 mm | 651 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Stack | 614 mm | 616 mm | 618 mm |
| Reach | 367 mm | 381 mm | 395 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 606 mm | 621 mm | 636 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 415 mm | 475 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68.5 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 476 mm | 476 mm | 476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104 mm | 1114 mm | 1123 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
Plateau Step-thru completes the Norco Plateau model. Norco released 22 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Plateau bikes models from 2013, here.
Model range prices
Norco Plateau Step-thru 2013 is the cheapest bike model and costs 464$. Norco Plateau 2013 is the most expensive one and costs 464$.
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 Hybrid bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, you could also get a good Hybrid bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 464$. In conclusion, this bike price is 21.12% lower than the price of the average Hybrid bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Plateau Step-thru comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Plateau Step-thru are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Plateau Step-thru has Rim brakes installed. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.