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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    2.5
    2.5
    2.9
    2.9
    3.2
    3.2
    3.9
    3.9
    3.7
    3.7
    4.1
    4.1
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    Fork
    Suntour XCESuntour XCESuntour XCESuntour XCESuntour XCTSuntour XCTRockShox JudyRockShox JudySuntour XCMSuntour XCMSuntour XCMSuntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″29″27.5″29″27.5″29″27.5″29″27.5″29″27.5″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    TourneyTourneyTourney, AltusTourney, AltusAlivio, AltusAlivio, AltusDeoreDeoreDeoreDeoreDeoreDeore
    Drivetrain
    3 × 73 × 73 × 73 × 72 × 92 × 91 × 111 × 111 × 101 × 101 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
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    norco.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Storm 5 29
    Storm 5 27.5
    Storm 4 29
    Storm 4 27.5
    Storm 3 29
    Storm 3 27.5
    Storm 1 SE 29
    Storm 2 29
    Storm 2 27.5
    Storm 1 29
    Storm 1 27.5
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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)

    33 mph

    Storm 5 29

    31 mph

    Storm 5 27.5

    33 mph

    Storm 4 29

    31 mph

    Storm 4 27.5

    28 mph

    Storm 3 29

    27 mph

    Storm 3 27.5

    24 mph

    Storm 1 SE 29

    22 mph

    Storm 1 SE 27.5

    24 mph

    Storm 2 29

    22 mph

    Storm 2 27.5

    24 mph

    Storm 1 29

    22 mph

    Storm 1 27.5

    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

    Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    Storm 6061 Alloy XC Frame

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    6061 Alloy, Internal Routing, Smooth Welds

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsUltraviolet / Pink; Silver / Black; Orange / Charcoal

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCE28, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour XCT30 HLO DS, 100mm Travel, 42mm Offset (27.5), 46mm Offset (29)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour XCT30 HLO DS, 100mm Travel, 42mm Offset (27.5), 46mm Offset (29)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RockShox Judy, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RockShox Judy, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour XCM HLO DS, 100mm Travel, 42mm Offset (27.5), 46mm Offset (29)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour XCM HLO DS, 100mm Travel, 42mm Offset (27.5), 46mm Offset (29)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour XCM HLO DS, 100mm Travel, 42mm Offset (27.5), 46mm Offset (29)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour XCM HLO DS, 100mm Travel, 42mm Offset (27.5), 46mm Offset (29)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Shimano Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Shimano Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Cartridge, BSA Threaded

    Shimano Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Shimano Cartridge Bearing, BSA Threaded

    Headset

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Zero Stack

    Stem

    Alloy 60mm

    Alloy 60mm

    Norco Alloy 60mm

    Norco Alloy 60mm

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Alloy 60mm, 31.8mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 740mm, 25mm Rise, 31.8mm Bore

    X6 Alloy, 740mm, 25mm Rise, 31.8mm Bore

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    X6 Alloy, 720mm (XXS, XS, S), 740mm (M, L, XL), 25mm Rise

    Saddle

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Norco XC

    Seatpost

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Alloy

    TypeRigid

    Alloy

    TypeRigid

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    Alloy 31.6mm

    TypeRigid

    TranzX YSP18 Dropper, 130mm

    TypeRigid

    TranzX YSP18 Dropper, 130mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    VP Nylon Flat

    Grips

    Norco

    Norco

    Norco

    Norco

    Norco

    Norco

    VP Lock-On

    VP Lock-On

    VP Lock-On

    VP Lock-On

    VP Lock-On

    VP Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney RD-TX300

    Shimano Tourney RD-TX300

    Shimano Tourney RD-TX300

    Shimano Tourney RD-TX300

    Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 Shadow

    Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 Shadow

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100

    Shimano Deore RD-M5120

    Shimano Deore RD-M5120

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney FD-TY500

    Shimano Tourney FD-TY500

    Shimano Tourney FD-TY500

    Shimano Tourney FD-TY500

    Shimano Altus FD-M2020

    Shimano Altus FD-M2020

    Crank

    Prowheel TA-CQ90 24/34/42T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm - (M, L, XL)

    Prowheel TA-CQ90 24/34/42T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm - (M, L, XL)

    Prowheel Alloy, 24/34/42T

    Prowheel Alloy, 24/34/42T

    Prowheel ZEPHYR-501, 36/22T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Prowheel ZEPHYR-501, 36/22T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shimano Deore FC-M5100-1, 30T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shimano Deore FC-M5100-1, 30T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Pro Wheel CY10Y-NW, 30T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Pro Wheel CY10Y-NW, 30T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shimano Deore FC-M5100-1, 30T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shimano Deore FC-M5100-1, 30T, 170mm (XXS, XS, S), 175mm (M, L, XL)

    Shifters

    Shimano TX ST-EF500

    Shimano TX ST-EF500

    Shimano Altus SL-M315

    Shimano Altus SL-M315

    Shimano Alivio SL-M3100

    Shimano Alivio SL-M3100

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    Shimano Deore SL-M4100

    Shimano Deore SL-M4100

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    Cassette

    CS-M3007, 11-34T, 7 Speed

    CS-M3007, 11-34T, 7 Speed

    CS-M3007 11-34T

    CS-M3007 11-34T

    Shimano Acera CS-HG2009, 11-36T, 9 Speed

    Shimano Acera CS-HG2009, 11-36T, 9 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M4100, 11-46T, 10 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M4100, 11-46T, 10 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z99

    KMC Z99

    KMC X11

    KMC X11

    KMC X10

    KMC X10

    KMC X11

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Front: C-Star Mechanical Disc Brake, Rear: C-Star Mechanical Disc Brake

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: C-Star Mechanical Disc Brake, Rear: C-Star Mechanical Disc Brake

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano BR-MT200, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Shimano BR-MT200, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic, Resin Pads

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano EF500 Tourney

    Shimano EF500 Tourney

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Shimano BR-MT200

    Shimano BR-MT200

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Tektro HD-M275, HD-M276 Short Reach on Step-Thru

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19

    WTB SX19

    WTB SX19

    WTB SX19

    WTB SX19

    WTB SX19

    Alex DP21 TRS

    Alex DP21 TRS

    Alex DP21 TRS

    Alex DP21 TRS

    Alex DP21 TRS

    Alex DP21 TRS

    Front Hub

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR 9x100mm QR

    Alloy QR 9x100mm QR

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 9x100mm QR, 6 Bolt

    Rear Hub

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR 10x135mm QR HG

    Alloy QR 10x135mm QR HG

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Alloy QR, 10x135mm QR, HG, 6 Bolt

    Tires

    WTB Starflight 2.25"

    WTB Starflight 2.25"

    WTB Starflight 2.25"

    WTB Starflight 2.25"

    Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Front: Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25", Rear: Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Front: Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25", Rear: Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Maxxis Rekon DK60 2.25"

    Disc Rotors

    160mm

    160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

    Tektro 160mm

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