Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 14" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco 14" Roller, Lightweight/Low Standover Height, Aluminum, 3/8"x110mm Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Norco Aluminum Kids Fork, 5/16"x95mm 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, 20 Hole, MTB
Tires
14x1.95" 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
Sparkle 14 belongs to the Norco Sparkle model. Norco released 16 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Sparkle bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Sparkle 12 Coaster 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 189$. On the other hand, Norco Sparkle 14 2018, is the most expensive and costs 249$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 249$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Sparkle 14 price is 11.65% lower than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Sparkle 14 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 it comes to wheels, the Sparkle 14 bike is equipped with the 14″ aluminum model. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Sparkle 14 has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.