Norco Storm Youth 27.5. A lightweight, durable hardtail designed to help young riders build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love for riding dirt. With simple components, dependable braking, and kid-specific fit, the Storm 27.5 is easy to ride, easy to maintain, and ready for everyday trail adventures.
Key highlights
- Lightweight aluminum frame built to handle real trail use without unnecessary weight.
- 27.5" wheels roll smoothly over roots and rocks while maintaining control for smaller riders.
- Simple 1x drivetrain keeps shifting intuitive and maintenance easy.
- Hydraulic disc brakes provide consistent stopping power with junior-specific levers.
Design and durability
- Durable aluminum frame with trail-ready geometry.
- 100mm suspension fork tuned for lighter riders.
- Mechanical simplicity reduces upkeep and downtime.
- No Other Way Limited Lifetime Warranty on the frame.
Ride characteristics
- Easy starts and efficient climbing help young riders ride longer with less fatigue.
- Stable handling builds confidence on trails and gravel paths.
- Predictable braking helps riders stop safely and smoothly.
- Optimized fit for riders transitioning from smaller kids bikes.
Fit, setup, and recommended upgrades
- We want young riders to feel confident and comfortable from the very first ride.
- Local pickup customers: We can set saddle height, brake lever reach, and tire pressure to match your rider’s height and experience level.
- Shipped bikes: Bikes arrive professionally assembled and test ridden. We’re happy to help with setup questions before the first ride.
- Recommended upgrades: Many families add a helmet, gloves, or pedals with more grip as skills progress.
Storm Youth 27.5 – Full specifications
Frame
| Frame | Aluminum frame, TIG welded, 10x135mm QR rear, tapered head tube |
| Warranty | No Other Way Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Suspension
| Fork | Suntour XCT-30 DS Coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset, 9x100mm QR |
Wheels and tires
| Rims | DP 27 rims, 27mm internal width, 32H |
| Hubs | Front: Formula DC-1420, 9x100mm QR · Rear: Formula DC-1422, 10x135mm QR, HG |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster 27.5 x 2.25", wire bead (front and rear) |
Drivetrain
| Rear shifter | Shimano CUES SL-U4000, 9-speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U4000, 9-speed, GS cage |
| Crankset | Prowheel alloy, 30T, 155mm |
| Bottom bracket | Cartridge, BSA 73mm, 113mm axle |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES CS-LG300-9, 11–46T |
| Chain | KMC Z9 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, resin pads, junior levers |
| Rotors | 160mm front / 160mm rear, 6-bolt |
Cockpit
| Handlebar | 6061 alloy double-butted, 720mm width, 30mm rise |
| Stem | Alloy, 50mm length, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 31.6mm diameter, 300mm length |
| Saddle | Norco Jr XC saddle, steel rails |
| Grips | DDK lock-on grips, 139mm length |
| Pedals | Nylon flat pedals |
Sizing and fit
The Storm Youth 27.5 is designed for growing riders transitioning into larger wheels.
| Frame size | Recommended rider height |
|---|---|
| One Size | 4'6" – 5'1" (135 – 154 cm) |
- This size works well for riders moving up from 24" or small 26" bikes.
- If your rider is near the top of the height range, we can help assess next-size options.
Frame geometry (mm and degrees) Tap to open chart
| Wheel size | 27.5" |
| Fork travel | 100 |
| Reach | 370 |
| Stack | 575 |
| Head tube angle | 67° |
| Fork offset | 42 |
| Seat tube length | 385 |
| Effective seat tube angle | 74.25° |
| Rear centre | 430 |
| BB drop | 30 |
| BB height | 323 |
| Top tube (effective) | 532 |
| Wheelbase | 1076 |
| Standover | 627 |
| Head tube length | 110 |
| Trail | 104 |
| Stem length | 50 |
| Crank length | 165 |
| Tire size | 2.2" – 2.4" |
| Water bottle compatible | 1 × 620 mL |
Component note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Components and details may vary from images shown.
