2008 Norco Kids’ bikes : Boys
Norco’s boys’ bike lineup rivals the girls’ lineup in its completeness and offers two-wheelers that are equally suited to the rough and tumble play of ‘the guys’ as they are to a calm ride around the block. These bikes are solidly built and can take most of the thrashings that they’ll come across in the time under your roof.
As with the girls’ lineup, there is a wide range of boys bikes available from Norco, and you can be sure that we’ll find something that your little guy likes and fits him properly.
The Run Bike
These funny looking bikes don’t have cranks, pedals, or brakes, but you can be sure your guy will love it. Designed to encourage the development of balance on a bike, many kids who use the Run Bike never have to use training wheels when they switch to a pedal bike and, if they do, you’ll find that their time on them is pretty short compared to kids coming from traditional tricycles or a 12″ / training wheel setup.
The boys’ Run Bike is just as durable as the girls’ version, except the colours are a little different; you get the same aluminum frame, a utilitarian seat with quick release, and puncture-proof PVC tires. The only time we’ve seen these things come back to the shop is when they’ve been run over by the family car (without the kids on them!).
Ideal for ages 2-5
MSRP: $99
12″ Norco boys bikes
The Shogun is Norco’s entry in the 12″ Boys bike category and it comes with everything you need to get your boy going on his first two-wheeler. It includes removable training wheels, a quick-release seatpost for easy height adjustment, a chain guard to keep clothes and shoelaces out of the chain, and kid-friendly graphics.
Ideal for ages 4-6
MSRP: $92-$119
16″ Norco boys bikes
There are six different models available for boys in Norco’s 16″ bike category; each model has slightly different components and frame design than the others in this group, ranging from BMX style rides to full-on mountain bikes with front and rear suspension.
All of the bikes in this category include a coaster brake (foot activated) but some include hand brakes to prepare your child for this mode of stopping as they grow into larger rides. They also remain single speeds (gears can be difficult to learn) and include removable training wheels so your little ones can ease into their new bikes.
Ideal for ages 5-8
MSRP: $97 - $185 (6 models)
20″ Norco boys bikes
Norco has a strong 20″ lineup for the little (but growing) guys, with another six boy-specific models for kids in the 8-10 age bracket. Some of the bikes are styled after modern mountain bikes and include gears (usually 12 speeds) and hand brakes only (no pedal brakes!), while others are more similar to BMXs, with a single speed and coaster brakes.
We also have a couple of BMX options from other companies available to your little ripper who would normally fit onto a 20″ bike. Haro makes some nice 16″ - 20″ BMX bikes that are designed for small riders; Haro’s sister company, Premium, also makes a couple smaller BMXs.
Ideal for ages 8-10
MSRP: $126 - $335 (6 different models)
24″ Norco boys bikes
If you’re youngun’ isn’t quite ready for the big time (adult mountain bikes use 26″ wheels) but has outgrown his 20″ rig, we have a full range of 24″ wheeled bikes to keep your kid rolling for a couple of growth spurts. Each of the 5 models that Norco produces includes features commonly found on mountain bikes: multiple-speed gearing, hand brakes, and quick release seatpost.
Ideal for ages 9-12
MSRP: $185 - $455 (5 different models)
If you have any questions about availability of the bikes shown in this entry, feel free to drop us a line at the shop (604-463-4823) and we’ll help you out.