Bike Comparison
    Charger 2.12017 Norco
    Recommended
    Wahoo 20 Trail2024 Trek
    MSRP
    		$699$649
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    Category
    		Mountain YouthMountain Youth
    Weight
    		21.6 lbs
    3.2
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		SPINNER GRIND (air)Carbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		20″20″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    		AltusmicroSHIFT Advent
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 81 × 9
    Suspension
    		HardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    		50mm-
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Norco Charger 2.1 is a 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth frameset with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Wahoo 20 Trail
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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)

    15 mph

    2017 Charger 2.1

    16 mph

    2024 Wahoo 20 Trail

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Charger 2.12017 Norco
    Wahoo 20 Trail2024 Trek
    Frame

    Lightweight aluminum low standover frame

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, 20''

    Fork

    Spinner Grind 20" 50mm travel air spring w/lockout and aluminum steer tube"

    Wahoo 20'' carbon, post mount disc brake, ThruSkew 5mm QR

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge bearing square taper BB

    Sealed cartridge, 68mm

    Headset

    Integrated, sealed cartridge bearings

    Stem

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

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 6 degree, 45mm length

    Handlebar

    Jr. MTB aluminum 600mm wide x 30mm rise

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 20mm rise, 580mm width

    Saddle

    Norco Jr. MTB saddle with cutaway design

    Kids' padded, integrated seatpost, Blendr light mount, 31.6x230mm

    Seatpost

    Aluminum with micro adjust top, 250mmx27.2mm

    Pedals

    VP505 aluminum Jr. MTB flat pedall 9/16""

    VP-225 nylon platform

    Grips

    Jr. MTB lock on, soft krayton rubber

    Kids' grip, 110mm width

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus RD M310 direct mount

    microSHIFT Advent RD-M6195S, 34-38T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

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

    ProWheel alloy, 30T narrow-wide ring, 115mm length

    Shifters

    N/A

    microSHIFT Advent Quick Trigger Pro SL-M6295, 9 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS HG30 8-spd cassette 11-32T

    microSHIFT Advent H093, 11-38, 9 speed

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-M355 hydraulic disc brake w/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M355 hydraulic disc brake w/160mm rotor

    Tektro HD-J285 hydraulic disc, short reach

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-M355 hydraulic disc brake w/lever reach adjust

    Wheels
    Rims

    Aluminum 20" MTB"

    Alloy 20'', 28h

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    KT aluminum disc 32H MTB hub

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100mm ThruSkew

    Rear Hub

    KT aluminum disc 32H MTB rear cassette hub

    Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Kenda Small Block 8 20" x 1.95"" MTB tread"

    Kenda Amrak, 30 tpi, 20x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Trek custom

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