Giant DH TEAM 2005 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Giant DH Team
General Infos| Model | DH Team |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Michelin DH Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 HD Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sun Ringle Abbah 12 (millimeters) Front: Sun Ringle Abbah DH |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic EX 729D |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 DH |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Manitou X-Works 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38 Teeth RaceFace Diabolous X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant DH Team Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Giant Chain Guide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 203 (millimeters) Travel Manitou Dorado DH |
Other Specs of Giant DH Team
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 8.25 (inches) Travel |
| Saddle seat | WTB Power V |
| Seat post extension | Easton EA50 |
Norco Empire 5
General Infos| Model | Empire 5 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping Flea Front: Sun Jumping Flea |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Equalizer 27 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Gravity Light |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire 5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 - 160 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Marzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi TST Air |
| Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its DH Team bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant DH Team Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Empire 5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Empire 5 Mountain bike here