Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $429$420
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $420

    At Giant

    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain Youth
    2.8
    1.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour X1 (coil)Steel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    20″20″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscRim
    Groupset
    TourneyTourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    1 × 61 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    40mm-
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Norco Storm 2.1 is a 20″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    2018 Storm 2.1
    Other Mountain Youth bikes
    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)

    13 mph

    2018 Storm 2.1

    14 mph

    2024 Talon 20 Lite

    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

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

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT JR 20, 40mm Travel, 9x100mm QR, Coil Spring

    high-tensile steel, rigid

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge BB, Square Taper

    semi-cartridge

    Headset

    Threadless 1-1/8" ball bearing type

    Stem

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

    forged alloy Ahead, 10-degree

    Handlebar

    Jr. MTB aluminum 600mm wide x 30mm rise

    Giant Kids, alloy, 31.8mm, 10-degree rise, 60mm, custom taper design

    Saddle

    Norco Jr. MTB saddle with cutaway design

    Explora Jr.

    Seatpost

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

    alloy, single-bolt, 27.2x250mm

    Pedals

    Alloy cage Jr. MTB pedal 9/16" w/bearing

    platform

    Grips

    Jr. MTB Type, Soft Krayton Rubber

    Giant Junior, custom taper design

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano RD TY 21 direct mount type

    Shimano Tourney

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Samox 3-Piece Aluminum, 140mm, Narrow/Wide Chainring 30T

    alloy, 32t, 140mm

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-RS36, RevoShift, 6 Speed

    Shimano REVOSHIFT, 1x7

    Cassette

    Shimano MF-TZ20, 14-28T, 6 Speed

    14x34

    Chain

    KMC Z50, 7 Speed

    KMC HV500

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro MD-M280, Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor, Rear: Tektro MD-M280, Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor

    alloy, linear pull

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Junior Alloy Levers

    alloy, junior MTB

    Wheels
    Rims

    Aluminum, 28 Hole, MTB

    Giant Kids 20", alloy

    Spokes

    stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    KT aluminum disc 32H MTB hub w/ball bearing

    nutted, 28h

    Rear Hub

    KT Aluminum Disc, 32 Hole, 10x135mm QR

    nutted, 28h

    Tires

    20x2.125" with MTB tread

    Giant Junior Sport, 20x1.95", 22 tpi

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