Giant PISTOL 2007 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison

Giant Pistol
General InfosModel | Pistol |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2007 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Grey and Black |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) MTB |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes MX4 LeversHayes MX4 Mechanical With 6” Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) High Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruVativ ISO Flo |
Gear shift levers | SRAM SX4 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Giant Pistol Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM 3.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum and steel |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour XCR |
Other Specs of Giant Pistol
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelGiant Coil |
Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy |

Norco Empire 5
General InfosModel | 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 LeversAvid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping FleaFront: Sun Jumping Flea |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Equalizer 27 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless |
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 TeethFSA Gravity Light |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-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 TravelMarzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi TST Air |
Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPivotal |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Pistol bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Pistol 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