Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm Alloy 650B XC w/Formed Tubing
Suspension Fork
Suntour M3030 27.5 75mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX55
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX50
Shift Levers
Shift housing
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG20 12-32T 7spd
Crank
Shimano Tourney FC-M171 42/34/24T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-50
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Black Resin
Wheels
Front Hub
Norco Alloy QR
Rear Hub
Norco Alloy Cassette QR
Rims
Norco Alloy DW
Tires
Kenda Komodo 27.5x2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 837AL v-brakes
Brake Levers
Shimano Easy-Fire 51 w/2-finger levers
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 15degree
Handlebar
Steel 30mm riser bar
Grips
Norco Grip
Headset
FSA No. 10P w/15mm conical spacer
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 | 1.61 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm |
| Front Center | 610 mm | 622 mm | 640 mm | 660 mm | 679 mm | 697 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 85 mm | 83 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Stack | 584 mm | 596 mm | 605 mm | 614 mm | 624 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 362 mm | 376 mm | 390 mm | 405 mm | 421 mm | 436 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 | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1037 mm | 1050 mm | 1069 mm | 1088 mm | 1107 mm | 1126 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 742 mm | 735 mm | 743 mm | 750 mm | 757 mm | 763 mm |
| Front Travel | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Storm 7.3 is part of the Norco Storm model. Norco launched 177 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 6.3 Step Thru 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 399$. Norco Storm 7.1 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 645$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 410$. In conclusion, this bike price is 364.63% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 75mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The wheels on Storm 7.3 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Storm 7.3 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.