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    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain YouthMountain YouthMountain Youth
    3.1
    2.3
    2.3
    3.3
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCMSPINNER GRINDSPINNERSuntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    20″20″24″24″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    AltusAltusAltusAltus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 81 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm50mm65mm80mm
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    norco.com

    norco.com

    norco.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    Charger 20
    Charger 2.1
    Charger 4.1
    Charger 24
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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

    Charger 2.1

    18 mph

    Charger 4.1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Charger 20” Aluminum Frame

    Norco Charger 20", Aluminum, 9x135mm QR Dropouts, Lightweight/Low Standover Height

    Norco Charger 24", Aluminum, 9x135mm QR Dropouts, Lightweight/Low Standover Height

    Charger 24” Aluminum Frame

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM Air 80mm w/Light Tune

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Spinner Air 24" 65mm travel air spring w/lockout and aluminum steer tube

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeAir

    SR Suntour XCR Air w/LO 80mm Light Tune

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed bearing square taper, 68mm - Black

    Cartridge BB, Square Taper

    Cartridge BB, Square Taper

    Sealed bearing square taper, 68mm - Black

    Headset

    Internal Threadless 1-1/8” Sealed Bearing

    Internal threadless 1-1/8" ball bearing type

    Internal threadless 1-1/8" ball bearing type

    Internal Threadless 1-1/8” Sealed Bearing

    Stem

    Alloy Jr. MTB 45mm - Black

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

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

    Alloy Jr. MTB 45mm - Black

    Handlebar

    Alloy Jr. Riser Bar 620mm - Black

    Jr. MTB aluminum 600mm wide x 30mm rise

    Jr. MTB aluminum 680mm wide x 30mm rise

    Alloy Jr. Riser Bar 660mm - Black

    Saddle

    Norco Jr. MTB Saddle - Black

    Norco Jr. MTB saddle with cutaway design

    Norco Jr. MTB saddle with cutaway design

    Norco Jr. MTB Saddle - Black

    Seatpost

    Alloy 27.2 w/Micro Adjust Clamp - Black

    Aluminum, Micro Adjust Top, 250mm Long, 27.2mm

    Aluminum, Micro Adjust Top, 250mm Long, 27.2mm

    Alloy 27.2 w/Micro Adjust Clamp - Black

    Pedals

    Jr. MTB Flat Pedal PP - Black

    VP505 aluminum Jr. MTB flat pedall 9/16"

    VP505 aluminum Jr. MTB flat pedall 9/16"

    Jr. MTB Flat Pedal PP - Black

    Grips

    Jr. Lock-on MTB Grip, 92mm Soft Rubber - Black

    Jr. MTB Type, Soft Krayton Rubber, Lock-On

    Jr. MTB Type, Soft Krayton Rubber, Lock-On

    Jr. Lock-on MTB Grip, 115mm Soft Rubber - Black

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus 8spd - Black

    Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8 Speed

    Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8 Speed

    Shimano Altus 8spd - Black

    Crank

    Narrow-wide 3-pc Crankset w/ Outer Guard

    3-Piece Aluminum, Narrow/Wide Chainring 28T

    3-Piece Aluminum, Narrow/Wide Chainring 28T

    Narrow-wide 3-pc Crankset w/ Outer Guard

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus Rapid Fire 8spd Shifter - Black

    Shimano Altus, RapidFire, 8 Speed

    Shimano Altus, RapidFire, 8 Speed

    Shimano Altus Rapid Fire 8spd Shifter - Black

    Cassette

    Shimano CSHG318 8spd 11-34

    Shimano CS-HG30, 11-32T, 8 Speed

    Shimano CS-HG30, 11-32T, 8 Speed

    Shimano CSHG318 8spd 11-34

    Chain

    KMC 8spd Chain

    KMC Z72, 8 Speed

    KMC Z72, 8 Speed

    KMC 8spd Chain

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Hydraulic Disc w/160mm Rotors, Rear: Tektro Hydraulic Disc w/160mm Rotors

    Front: Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, Shimano 160mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, Shimano 160mm Rotor

    Front: Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, Shimano 160mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, Shimano 160mm Rotor

    Front: Tektro Hydraulic Disc w/160mm Rotors, Rear: Tektro Hydraulic Disc w/160mm Rotors

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Hydraulic Short Reach Levers - Black

    Shimano BL-M365

    Shimano BL-M365

    Tektro Hydraulic Short Reach Levers - Black

    Wheels
    Rims

    Aluminum DW 20” MTB - Black

    Double Wall Aluminum, 28 Hole

    Double Wall Aluminum, 28 Hole

    Aluminum DW 24” MTB - Black

    Front Hub

    Aluminum Disc MTB Hub 28H

    KT aluminum disc 32H MTB hub

    KT aluminum disc 32H MTB hub

    Aluminum Disc MTB Hub 28H

    Rear Hub

    Alloy disc 135x10 MTB Hub w/ball bearing

    KT Aluminum Disc, 32 Hole, 10x135mm QR

    KT Aluminum Disc, 32 Hole, 10x135mm QR

    Alloy disc 135x10 MTB Hub w/ball bearing

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Maxxdaddy 20x2.0” 60 TPI, Rear: Maxxis Maxxdaddy 20x2.0” 60 TPI

    Kenda Small Block 8, 20x1.95"

    Kenda Small Block 8, 24x1.95"

    Front: Maxxis Snyper 24x2.0” 60 TPI

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