Giant TRANCE 2 2008 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Giant Trance 2
General Infos| Model | Trance 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed and Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Komodo |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR5 Rear Levers Hayes MX4 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Sealed Bearing |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth FSA AlphaDrive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Trance 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore Top Normal |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Supercomp |
Other Specs of Giant Trance 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.2 (inches) Travel Giant Maestro |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 3D Forged |
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 Trance 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Trance 2 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