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2019 Norco

Charger 2 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,099
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Charger 2 29
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Charger 2 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size Large, Just right
Reviews
BikeRadar
Norco Charger 2 review

Jan 2019 · Seb Stott

Fast and efficient on smooth terrain, but those who want to push their limits-off road will soon find it limiting. Buy if you want a fast and efficient cross-country companion but aren’t into technical trails

Highs
  • Great at covering (smooth) ground

  • Simple, reliable drivetrain

  • Quality frame

Lows
  • Slippery, narrow tyres

  • Twitchy steering at speed

  • Weak brakes

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MBR
Norco Charger 2 (2018) review - MBR

Jul 2018 · Alan Muldoon

When we unboxed the Norco Charger 2 we thought it was a commuter bike, due to the skinny 2.1in WTB Nineline tyres.

Highs
  • Great sizing, quick rolling, excellent finish.

Lows
  • Skinny tyres offer poor grip in loose and loam.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Norco Charger, Aluminum, 9x135mm QR Dropouts

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox 30 Silver, 100mm Travel, 9x100mm QR, Solo Air Spring/TurnKey Damping

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Truvativ PowerSpline BB, Threaded BSA 73mm

Headset

Angular Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered

Stem

Alloy 60mm/70mm x 31.8

Handlebar

X6 Alloy 750mm x 31.8

Saddle

Norco XC Saddle

Seatpost

Norco Alloy, 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy Pedals

Grips

Norco, Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX, 11 Speed

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

Truvativ Stylo 6K, 170mm (XXS/XS/S) | 175mm (M/L/XL), 30T

Shifters

Rear: SRAM NX, 11 Speed, Front: -

Cassette

SRAM NX PG-1130, 11-42T, 11 Speed

Chain

SRAM NX PC-1110, 11 Speed

Brakes

Front: Tektro HD-M275, 2 Piston Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M275, 2 Piston Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD-M275

Wheels
Rims

WTB MX21, 32 Hole, 21mm Internal Width

Front Hub

Joytech D341DSE Alloy Disc QR

Rear Hub

Joytech D342TSE Disc, 10x135mm QR

Tires

Front: WTB Nineline, 29x2.25" | WTB Beeline, 27.5x2.25", Rear: WTB Nineline, 29x2.25" | WTB Beeline, 27.5x2.25"

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