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, Suntour -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Storm 27.5" Alloy XC Frame
Suspension Fork
Suntour M3030 27.5 75mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TX800
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TX800
Shift Levers
Shift housing - Black
Cassette
Shimano Altus 8spd 11/34
Crank
Suntour XCT 42/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z7 8spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Black Resin
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D041DSE Alloy Disc QR
Rear Hub
Joytech D142TSE Alloy Disc QR 9spd
Rims
Norco Alloy DW Disc
Tires
N/A
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-280 160mm Mech Disc
Brake Levers
Shimano TX800 w/2-finger levers
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy 80mm
Handlebar
Norco Alloy 680mm/25mm 31.8
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 | XXS | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.82 mm | 1.76 mm | 1.69 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 295 mm | 295 mm | 295 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Front Center | 600 mm | 618 mm | 642 mm | 666 mm | 688 mm | 711 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 93 mm | 91 mm | 90 mm | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 607 mm | 617 mm | 627 mm | 638 mm | 648 mm |
| Reach | 327 mm | 344 mm | 366 mm | 388 mm | 409 mm | 431 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 506 mm | 531 mm | 561 mm | 591 mm | 621 mm | 651 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.1 ° | 72.7 ° | 72.3 ° | 71.9 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 510 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.75 ° | 69 ° | 69.25 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.75 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 mm | 1039 mm | 1062 mm | 1087 mm | 1110 mm | 1132 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 722 mm | 715 mm | 724 mm | 767 mm | 775 mm | 785 mm |
| Front Travel | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Storm 7.3 is part of the Norco Storm model. 177 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Storm bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 2.3 2016 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 285$. Norco Storm 7.1 2016 on the other hand costs 675$, and is the most expensive model.
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 to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2016 for 479$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 297.7% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour fork installed. The fork’s travel 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
As for the wheels, Norco Storm 7.3 2016, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Storm 7.3 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!