Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Manitou
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Groupset Deore, X5 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco XC Mid-Modulus Carbon
Suspension Fork
Manitou Tower Comp Tapered 4lbs
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore RD-M592
Front Derailleur
SRAM X5 3spd
Shift Levers
Jagwire
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG30 11/34 9spd
Crank
FSA Gamma Drive Mega Exo 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega Exo
Chain
SRAM PG951 9spd
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Norco Alloy QR Disc 32H
Rear Hub
Norco Alloy QR Disc 9spd 32H
Rims
WTB SX19 29" 32h
Tires
WTB Nano 29x2.1"
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 3 160mm Hydraulic
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir 3
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco Alloy
Handlebar
Norco Lite 700mm Flat Bar
Grips
Norco SL Silicon
Headset
FSA No.42 Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Norco XC Saddle
Seatpost
Norco Alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | - | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.6 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 312 mm | 312 mm | 312 mm |
| Front Center | 652 mm | 663 mm | 673.4 mm | 696 mm |
| Rake | 54 mm | 51 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 84 mm | 77 mm | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Stack | 610 mm | 623 mm | 626 mm | 631 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 404 mm | 424 mm | 446 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 597 mm | 627 mm | 647 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.2 ° | 72.7 ° | 72.1 ° | 72.1 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.2 ° | 70.7 ° | 71.1 ° | 71.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 115 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082 mm | 1093 mm | 1104 mm | 1127 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 59 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Front Travel | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Team 9.3 belongs to the Norco Team 93 model. Norco released 1 bike variation of this model so far.
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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1695$. In conclusion, this bike price is 12.39% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Team 9.3 comes factory-installed with the Manitou fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. 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 Team 9.3 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Team 9.3 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.