Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XXS
145cm - 159cm
XS
157cm - 168cm
SM
165cm - 176cm
MD
174cm - 183cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
XFR Double Butted X6 w/CS Disc and Flip
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NVX 75mm w/Hydraulic Lock-Out
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M3000 Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M191
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 12-32T 8speed
Crank
Shimano Acera FC-M361 48/38/28T - Black
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge Bearing BB
Chain
KMC Z72 8spd Chain Grey/Brown
Chain Tensioner
N/A
Pedals
Alloy pedal - Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano CenterLock - Black
Rear Hub
Shimano CenterLock - Black
Rims
Double wall alloy 700c x 32hole - Black
Tires
Impac CrossPac 700x38c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M365 Hydraulic w/160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-M365 - Black
Disk Rotors
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Norco - Black
Handlebar
Norco 25mm Riser - Black
Grips
Slim Forma Grip - Black
Headset
Zero Stack Headset w/15mm spacer
Seat
Saddle
Norco MTB Forma - Black
Seatpost
Norco Alloy 27.2mm - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.7 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.56 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 286 mm | 286 mm | 286 mm | 291 mm |
| Front Center | 611 mm | 626 mm | 642 mm | 658 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 78 mm | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Stack | 608 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 357 mm | 375 mm | 392 mm | 409 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 526 mm | 551 mm | 576 mm | 601 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.3 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 350 mm | 390 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 107.5 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1074 mm | 1089 mm | 1107 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 739 mm | 763 mm | 798 mm |
| Front Travel | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 145 cm | 157 cm | 165 cm | 174 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 159 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm | 183 cm |
Model Overview
XFR 3 Forma is part of the Norco Xfr model. There are 76 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Xfr bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco XFR 4 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 549$. On the other hand, Norco XFR 1 2017, is the most expensive and costs 1099$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Hybrid bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Norco released this model in 2017, its price was 699$. Comparing the average cost of a Hybrid bike to this one, you will see that XFR 3 Forma price is 24.38% more expensive.
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 it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on XFR 3 Forma are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco XFR 3 Forma has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
XFR 3 Forma comes in 4 sizes, that range from 145 cm – 183 cm (4.76 ft – 6 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.