Norco Storm 4 Women’s 27.5 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 3 × 8
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm Travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX800
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX710
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano EZ FIRE 500, 8 speed, Front: Shimano EZ FIRE 500, 3 speed
Cassette
CS-M5008 11/34T
Crank
Shimano TY301 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
VP Flat Nylon
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D871DSE Alloy
Rear Hub
Joytech D872TSE Alloy
Rims
Alex DP21 TRS 29"/27.5"
Tires
WTB Starflight 2.25”
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-280 Mechanical Disc, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 60mm
Handlebar
X6 Alloy, 740mm, 25mm Rise, 31.8mm Bore
Grips
Norco
Headset
Zero Stack
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Women's
Seatpost
Alloy
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.79 mm | 1.67 mm | 1.56 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 602 mm | 636 mm | 670 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 98 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm |
| Stack | 583 mm | 593 mm | 602 mm |
| Reach | 326 mm | 356 mm | 386 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 485 mm | 517 mm | 550 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 mm | 1057 mm | 1091 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Standover Height | 579 mm | 607 mm | 623 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Storm 4 Women’s 27.5 completes the Norco Storm model. There are 177 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 349$. Norco Storm 1 29 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 949$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 519$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Storm 4 Women’s 27.5 price is 267.05% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Storm 4 Women’s 27.5 components
Fork
The Storm 4 Women’s 27.5 comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
The Storm 4 Women’s 27.5 2020 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
