Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox XC30 TK 100mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio Shadow 9spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus 3spd
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano Acera SLM3000R 9spd, Front: Shimano Acera SLM3000L 3spd
Cassette
Shimano Acera CS-HG2009 11/36 9spd
Crank
Prowheel MPE-901 9spd 40/30/22
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z99 9spd
Pedals
Feimin Alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D341DSE Alloy Disc QR
Rear Hub
Joytech D342TSE-HL Alloy Disc QR 9spd
Rims
WTB SX19 29"/27.5" DW Rims
Tires
WTB Nineline 29 x 2.25/Beeline 27.5" x 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic 160mm
Brake Levers
Tektro HD-M285
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 80mm/70mm x 31.8
Handlebar
X6 Alloy 720mm x 31.8
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
Zero Stack Headset
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 308 mm |
| Front Center | 678 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm |
| Trail | 92 mm |
| Stack | 656 mm |
| Reach | 407 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 614 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1122 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 794 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 29" |
About this model
Storm 1 Womens 29 completes the Norco Storm model. 177 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Storm bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 269$. On the other hand, Norco Storm 1 29 2018, is the most expensive and costs 729$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Norco released this model in 2018, its price was 729$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Storm 1 Womens 29 price is 161.32% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Wheels
As for the wheels, Norco Storm 1 Womens 29 2018, has a 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.