Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm Alloy XC
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT 27.5 100mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310 8spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus 3spd
Shift Levers
Jagwire
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG31-8speed 11-32T cassette
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M171 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-72
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Black Resin
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy disc hub
Rear Hub
Alloy cassette disc hub
Rims
Alex TD26 D/W
Tires
Impac Ridgepac 27.5 x 2.1 tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novela 160mm Mech Disc
Brake Levers
Tektro Alloy
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 7degree
Handlebar
Norco Alloy 15mm Riser 680mm
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
FSA No. 10P w/15mm conical spacer - Black
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 21.5" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.69 mm | 1.66 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm |
| Front Center | 612 mm | 624 mm | 642 mm | 662 mm | 680 mm | 698 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 42 mm | 41 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 89 mm | 85 mm | 86 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 603 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm | 633 mm | 643 mm | 652 mm |
| Reach | 357 mm | 370 mm | 385 mm | 400 mm | 415 mm | 430 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 530 mm | 550 mm | 570 mm | 591 mm | 612 mm | 633 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.75 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1038 mm | 1051 mm | 1068 mm | 1090 mm | 1108 mm | 1127 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 742 mm | 735 mm | 743 mm | 751 mm | 757 mm | 763 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Storm 7.2 belongs to the Norco Storm model. Norco released 177 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2014 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 6.3 Forma 2014 is the cheapest bike model and costs 420$. Norco Storm 7.1 Forma 2014 is the most expensive one and costs 685$.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Norco released this model in 2014, its price was 530$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 259.43% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
The Storm 7.2 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
The Storm 7.2 2014 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Storm 7.2 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!