Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
VFR Double Butted X6 Alloy w/ Flat Mount Disc
Suspension Fork
Aerodynamic Alloy w/Flat Mount Disc
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-T3000 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M370
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 11-32T 9spd
Crank
Shimano Acera FC-T3010 48/36/26T - Black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge Bearing BB
Chain
KMC X9
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Resin City - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Sealed Disc Hub
Rear Hub
Alloy Sealed Disc Hub
Rims
Double Wall Alloy Disc 32h - Black
Tires
Schwalbe Spicer 30c w/KevlarGuard
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers
Tektro Hydraulic Disc
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco - Black Stealth
Handlebar
Norco 25mm Riser - Black Stealth
Grips
Forma Dual Density Ergonomic - Black
Headset
Angular Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Norco Sport Forma - Black
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 27.2mm - Black Stealth
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 14.5" | 16" | 18" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.38 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Front Center | 602 mm | 614 mm | 625 mm | 635 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm | 49 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 75 mm | 72 mm | 67 mm | 64 mm |
| Stack | 521 mm | 542 mm | 563 mm | 584 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 386 mm | 395 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 518 mm | 538 mm | 558 mm | 578 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 365 mm | 412 mm | 459 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 mm | 1038 mm | 1050 mm | 1060 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 688 mm | 709 mm | 736 mm | 770 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
VFR 4 Forma belongs to the Norco Vfr model. There are 115 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco VFR 24 2017 has a starting price of 369$. Norco VFR 1 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1249$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Hybrid bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Norco released this model in 2017, its price was 699$. In conclusion, this bike price is 24.38% higher than the price of the average Hybrid bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
VFR 4 Forma has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The VFR 4 Forma 2017 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The VFR 4 Forma has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.