Bike Comparison
    Blaster 12"2017 Norco
    Blaster 14"2017 Norco
    MSRP
    $179
    $229
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    Category
    		General YouthGeneral Youth
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		SteelAluminum
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		12″14″
    Brakes
    		Rim
    Drivetrain
    		Single-speedSingle-speed
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    norco.com

    Summary
    		The Norco Blaster 12" and Norco Blaster 14" are both aluminum frame general youth bikes. The Blaster 12" has a steel fork and 12″ aluminum wheels, while the Blaster 14" has an aluminum fork, 14″ aluminum wheels, and higher gearing.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    6 mph

    Blaster 12"

    8 mph

    Blaster 14"

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Blaster 12"2017 Norco
    Blaster 14"2017 Norco
    Frame

    Lightweight aluminum low standover frame

    Lightweight aluminum low standover frame

    Fork

    BMX type steel

    BMX type aluminum

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge bearing square taper BB

    Cartridge bearing square taper BB

    Stem

    Kalloy 35mm ext., 1-1/8" threadless MTB"

    Kalloy 35mm ext., 1-1/8" threadless MTB"

    Handlebar

    Jr. MTB aluminum 460mm wide x 50mm rise

    Jr. aluminum MTB 530mm wide x 80mm rise

    Saddle

    Norco Jr. saddle w/ cutaway

    Norco Jr. saddle w/ cutaway

    Seatpost

    Aluminum with micro adjust top, 150mmx27.2mm

    Aluminum with micro adjust top, 150mmx27.2mm

    Pedals

    Jr. BMX style black resin

    Resin black Jr. BMX flat pedal 1/2" w/bearing"

    Grips

    Jr. MTB type, soft rubber, 95mm length

    Jr. MTB type, soft rubber, 95mm length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Aluminum narrow-wide 28T 3-pc crankset - Black

    Aluminum narrow-wide 30T 3-pc crankset - Black

    Shifters

    N/A

    N/A

    Cassette

    16T sprocket

    16T BMX type sprocket

    Brakes

    Front: N/A, Rear: N/A

    Front: Alloy V-Brake with linear spring, Rear: Alloy V-Brake with linear spring

    Brake Levers

    N/A

    Jr. MTB alloy front and rear levers w/reach adjust

    Wheels
    Rims

    Aluminum 12" MTB"

    Aluminum 14" MTB"

    Front Hub

    Steel hub w/ball bearing

    Aluminum hub w/ball bearing

    Rear Hub

    Falcon coaster brake w/16T sprocket

    Aluminum hub w/ball bearing

    Tires

    12" x 2-1/4"" air tire with semi smooth tread"

    14" x 1.95"" with MTB tread"

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