Giant MCM 990 1997 VS Norco A-LINE 2009 specs comparison

Giant MCM 990
General InfosModel | MCM 990 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Natural carbon and yellow |
Sizes | - Medium |
Sizes | - Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT KevlarFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker |
Frame type | Bonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Giant MCM 990 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-onShimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 990
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Super Deluxe |
Saddle seat | CarbonSelle Royal Eclipse |
Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) DiameterTahoma DP 310 |

Norco A-Line
General InfosModel | A-Line |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Green |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | DH Casting26 X 2.50 (inches) WTB Dissent |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid Code 5 LeversAvid Code 5 With 8 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB Laser Disc FR |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Marzocchi Direct Mount |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit E Reducer 1.5 To 1 1/8 (inches) |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC X9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 TeethTruVativ Hussefelt With E-13 SRS |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Norco A-Line Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Dual |
Fork type | 203 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi 888 RCV |
Other Specs of Norco A-Line
Component group sets | SRAM X.7/mix |
Pedals details | Flat Pedal |
Rear shock absorber | 199 - 227 (millimeters) AdjustableFox DHX 3.0 |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado With Chromoly Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTruvativ XR |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its MCM 990 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant MCM 990 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco A-Line manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco A-Line Mountain bike here