Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $449
    $449
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    HybridHybrid
    2.7
    2.7
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRim
    Groupset
    Altus, ShimanoAltus, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    3 × 83 × 8
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    norco.com

    Summary
    The Norco Rideau and Norco Rideau Step-Thru are both 700c aluminum frame hybrid bikes with modest components and rim brakes.
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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)

    38 mph

    Rideau

    38 mph

    Rideau Step-Thru

    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

    7005 alloy w/comfort stays

    7005 alloy w/comfort stays

    Fork

    Aerodynamic chromoly fork

    Aerodynamic chromoly fork

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge BB

    Cartridge BB

    Headset

    Semi-Integrated threaded - Black

    Semi-Integrated threaded - Black

    Stem

    Forged alloy adjustable stem

    Forged alloy adjustable stem

    Handlebar

    Alloy comfort high riser bar

    Alloy comfort high riser bar

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Loire Saddle

    Selle Royal Loire Saddle

    Seatpost

    Alloy suspension seatpost

    TypeSuspension

    Alloy suspension seatpost

    TypeSuspension

    Pedals

    Wellgo Resin Comfort Pedal w/ Kraton

    Wellgo Resin Comfort Pedal w/ Kraton

    Grips

    Ergonomic w/Norco logo bar plug

    Ergonomic w/Norco logo bar plug

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus RD-M310

    Shimano Altus RD-M310

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney FD-M191

    Shimano Tourney FD-M191

    Crank

    Shimano Altus FC-M131C 48/38/28T

    Shimano Altus FC-M131C 48/38/28T

    Shifters

    Rear: Shimano Easy-Fire 51 24speed, Front: Shimano Easy-Fire 51 24speed

    Rear: Shimano Easy-Fire 51 24speed, Front: Shimano Easy-Fire 51 24speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG31 11-32T 8 speed

    Shimano CS-HG31 11-32T 8 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z-72

    KMC Z-72

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro 837AL V-Brakes, Rear: Tektro 837AL V-Brakes

    TypeRim

    Front: Tektro 837AL V-Brakes, Rear: Tektro 837AL V-Brakes

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Rapid-Fire 51 w/4-finger levers

    Shimano Rapid-Fire 51 w/4-finger levers

    Wheels
    Rims

    Double wall alloy w/CNC side wall 32h - Silver

    Double wall alloy w/CNC side wall 32h - Silver

    Front Hub

    Joytech Alloy hub 32h - Silver

    Joytech Alloy hub 32h - Silver

    Rear Hub

    Joytech Alloy hub w/Cassette 32h - Silver

    Joytech Alloy hub w/Cassette 32h - Silver

    Tires

    Front: CST C-1096 700x35C, Rear: CST C-1096 700x35C

    Front: CST C-1096 700x35C, Rear: CST C-1096 700x35C

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