The Norco Storm 2 Bike is trail bike with cross country capabilities. Its fatter tires give you extra traction when you take things off-road while the progressive design easily travels you through the Woods, around parks or into urban settings with ease. With a steep seat tube angle and slacker head tube, you'll feel natural in your riding both uphill and downhill. Disc brakes give you dependable stopping power wherever you go, and the Shimano Altus 18 speed drivetrain allows for adjustments to your riding. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time rider, this bike will perform as you need it to. Features of the Norco Storm 2 Bike FRAME: 6061 Alloy XC FORK: SR Suntour XCM HLO DS, 100mm Travel HEADSET: Zero Stack FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Altus FD-M2020 REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Altus M-2000 CASSETTE: Shimano Acera CS-HG2009 11/36T CHAIN: KMC Z99 CRANKSET: Prowheel RAID-501 36/22T BOTTOM BRACKET: Cartridge PEDALS: VP Flat Nylon SHIFTER FRONT: Shimano Altus SL-M2010 2 speed SHIFTER REAR: Shimano Altus SL-M2010 9 speed GRIPS: VP lock on HANDLEBAR: X6 Alloy, 740mm, 25mm Rise, 31.8mm Bore STEM: Norco Alloy 60mm SEAT POST: Alloy SEAT POST CLAMP: Alloy QR SADDLE: Norco XC FRONT BRAKE: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic 160mm REAR BRAKE: Tektro HD-M275 Hydraulic 160mm FRONT HUB: JoyTech D341DSE Alloy REAR HUB: JoyTech D342TSE-HL Alloy SPOKES/NIPPLES: Stainless 14g, Black RIMS: Alex DP21 TRS 29in./27.5in. FRONT TIRE: WTB Ranger 2.25in. REAR TIRE: WTB Ranger 2.25in. REAR HUB SKEWER: Alloy QR FRONT HUB SKEWER: Alloy QR