Norco Storm 9.1 2012
2012 Youth
Estimate price |
515$
Weight | 14.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 80mm -
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
N3 alloy XC frame set w/formed tubing
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT 29er w/80mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310 black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-M190
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus SL-M310 24spd - Black
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG31-8speed 11-32T cassette
Crank
Shimano Altus FC-M171 42/34/24T - Black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge BB
Chain
KMC Z-72
Pedals
Black Resin
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy disc hub - Black
Rear Hub
Alloy cassette disc hub - Black
Rims
29er Double wall alloy - Black
Spokes
Stainless w/brass nipples
Tires
MTB 29er x 1.95""
Brakes
Brakes
Promax mechanical disc
Brake Levers
Tektro MT2.0 alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 7degree - Black
Handlebar
Norco 25mm riser - Black
Grips
Norco Gradient dual density grip
Headset
FSA No. 10P w/25mm conical spacer - Black
Seat
Saddle
Norco Sport Saddle
Seatpost
Alloy - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 18.5" | 20" | 21.5" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.73 mm | 1.69 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 302 mm | 302 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm |
| Front Center | 621 mm | 629 mm | 650 | 670 mm | 684 mm | 698 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Stack | 626 mm | 633 mm | 633 mm | 638 mm | 642 mm | 647 mm |
| Reach | 362 mm | 374 mm | 394 mm | 412 mm | 425 mm | 437 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 568 mm | 588 mm | 608 mm | 628 mm | 648 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | 1068 mm | 1091 mm | 1111 mm | 1125 mm | 1139 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 784 mm | 778 mm | 781 mm | 797 mm | 813 mm | 831 mm |
| Front Travel | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheels | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" | 24" |
Model Overview
Storm 9.1 is a Norco Storm model. 177 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Storm bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Storm 6.2 2012 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 405$. On the other hand, Norco Storm 9.1 2012, is the most expensive and costs 515$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Mountain bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 616$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Mountain bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2012 for 515$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Storm 9.1 price is 19.61% lower than the average cost of a Mountain bike.
Mountain bikes average weight
Mountain bikes have an average weight of 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 14.9 kg (32.85 lbs), the Storm 9.1 model is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 30.7% heavier than the average weight of Mountain bikes.
Storm 9.1 components
Fork
The Storm 9.1 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Storm 9.1 model has 24″ aluminum wheels. The 24″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Storm 9.1 has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.