Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical 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 Chromoly Disc
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310 - Black
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TY710
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 12-32T 8spd
Crank
Shimano FC-TY501 48/38/28T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge Bearing BB
Chain
KMC Z-72
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
Kenda Tendril City 700 x 32c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Mechanical Disc w/160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano Easy-Fire w/2-finger lever
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy 15degree - Black
Handlebar
Steel 40mm Riser - Black
Grips
Forma Dual Density Ergonomic - Black
Headset
FSA No.10P w/25mm spacer
Seat
Saddle
Norco City Forma - Black
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2mm - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 14.5" | 16" | 18" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.51 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Front Center | 600 mm | 611 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 77 mm | 76 mm | 73 mm | 69 mm |
| Stack | 538 mm | 559 mm | 580 mm | 602 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 382 mm | 391 mm | 399 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 | 1036 mm | 1047 mm | 1057 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 701 mm | 721 mm | 747 mm | 779 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
VFR 5 Forma is a Norco Vfr model. Norco launched 115 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Norco VFR 24 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 369$. Norco VFR 1 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 1249$.
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 Hybrid bikes
If you want an acceptable Hybrid bike you should know that the average price is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Norco released this model in 2017, its price was 539$. Comparing the average cost of a Hybrid bike to this one, you will see that VFR 5 Forma price is 4.27% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork material
VFR 5 Forma has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Norco VFR 5 Forma 2017, has a 700c aluminum model. 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 5 Forma has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!