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Nor’Wester
Painted in Sunrise Yellow Pearlescent, shown with standard Nor'Wester carbon fork or optional handbuilt steel fork
On a Nor’Wester taking on a new challenge will be more comfortable, more efficient, and more enjoyable. This bike is truly designed for the kind of riding you do- organized tours, centuries, adventures abroad, even commuting. You won’t outgrow the Nor’Wester. Instead, it will become a trusted companion that will help you to achieve your goals.
Superb body positioning for longer rides or commutes
Light, over-sized Reynolds 853 Steel tubing and comfortable Co-Motion LR carbon fork
Room for fenders plus fittings for a rear rack- can your racing bike do this?
Semi-compact geometry for better fitting choices
Co-Motion Design InterChange Dropout, converts from vertical to horizontal for single-speed conversion
Nor’Wester Specifications
Frame: Light, oversized Reynolds 853 tubing
Fork: Co-Motion Long Reach Caliper Carbon Fork
Headset: Chris King NoThreadSet
Brakes: Shimano R600 Long Reach
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 6750 Compact Double
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra STI Double
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 11-28 10-speed Cassette
Bars: FSA Gossamer
Stem: FSA OS115
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 27.2mm
Saddle: Selle Italia Nekkar Flow
Wheels: Rolf Prima Aspin Wheelset
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 4000, 700 x 25
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Nor’Wester Geometery
| Frame Size | 46cm | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm | 62cm |
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| Seat Tube C-T (cm) | 43cm | 47cm | 49cm | 51cm | 53m | 55cm | 57cm | 59cm | | Top Tube Length Horiz. (cm) | 51 | 52.5 | 53.5 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58.5 | 59 | | Head Tube Angle | 72° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | | Fork Tube Rake | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | 47mm | | Seat Tube Angle | 75° | 74.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 72.5° | | Top Tube Angle | 13.5 | 9.5° | 8.5° | 6.5° | 6.5° | 6.5° | 4.0° | 4.0° | | Headtube length (mm) | 105 | 105 | 125 | 125 | 145 | 165 | 165 | 185 | | Chainstay Length (cm) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | | BB Height (cm) | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 | | BB drop (mm) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | | Standover Height (cm) | 70.5 | 73.6 | 75.2 | 76.8 | 78.6 | 79.8 | 81.6 | 83.3 | | Wheelbase (cm) | 97.4 | 97.9 | 98.6 | 99.5 | 99.5 | 100.1 | 102.3 | 102.2 | | Fork Span | 379 | 379 | 379 | 379 | 379 | 379 | 379 | 379 |
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Opaque PPG Global System Paint Options
Also known as non-metallic, or solid colors. Strong rich colors for a traditional look.
Metallic And Mica PPG Global System Paints
Tiny metallic or mica particles reflect light and add showroom depth and shine.

House of Kolor Pearlescent Paint Options
Pearl or opalescent particles in the paint add subtle beauty and a distinctive look to your Co-Motion’s finish.

Options for your Co-Motion Nor’Wester
Co-Pilot Frame Padding Kit
By Len on Tuesday January 24th, 2012 at 5:40pm
The bicycle looks beautiful, rides smooth and takes fenders without rigging them on. All the performance of a racing bike, with the comfort and versatility of a touring bike. I’ve owned about forty bikes in the last 20 years, this Co-Motion Nor’Wester is one of the most satisfying bicycles I’ve ridden. Thx again, Len
By Ruth Miller on Monday June 27th, 2011 at 3:28pm
I have a 2008 Nor’Wester and love it! I have ridden 18,000 miles on it with no problems. It handles perfectly when I ride loaded touring. I have 2 sets of wheels for it. A light fast set of Rolf racing wheels for going fast and touring wheels for touring. I have ridden it on dirt roads and it handles fine and cold snowy mountain passes in France and no shimmy. This bike really can do it all. I love it so much I just bought another one for my partner. If you travel often go for the couplers because Co-Motion will not retro fit your bike later.