Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
-
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco 6061 aluminum men's 26 inch cruiser frame w/cantilever style.
Suspension Fork
Alloy blade long radius cruiser fork
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-TX 55 7 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ21 14-28T
Crank
Steel crank with 44T sprocket
Bottom Bracket
CH-32 BB 3P axle
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Black Rubber cruiser pedal VP-813
Wheels
Front Hub
KT cruiser hub 36H
Rear Hub
KT hub 36H
Rims
Aluminum black 26 inch single wall
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum V brake
Brake Levers
Tektro aluminum front and rear brake levers
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy quill stem, 1-1/8 inch, 90mm ext.
Handlebar
Steel swept back cruiser bar 675 width
Grips
Cork cruiser grips
Headset
CH-903 1-1/8 inch threaded with loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Velo custom Norco design cruiser saddle
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-200 aluminum 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | - |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 287 mm |
| Front Center | 664 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm |
| Trail | 80 mm |
| Stack | 581 mm |
| Reach | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 644 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 67 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 450 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 514 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 818 mm |
| Wheels | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
Model Overview
Santiago Mens is a Norco Santiago model. Norco launched 22 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Santiago bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
Norco Santiago Womens Step-Thru 2016 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 429$. On the other hand, Norco Santiago Mens 2016, is the most expensive and costs 429$.
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 Cruiser bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Cruiser bike that is reliable is 332$. However, even though the average price of a Cruiser bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 429$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Santiago Mens price is 29.22% higher than the average cost of a Cruiser bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Santiago Mens has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Santiago Mens model has 26″ aluminum wheels. 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 Santiago Mens has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.