Giant XTC NRS AIR 2001 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Giant XTC NRS Air
General Infos| Model | XTC NRS Air |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Comp S |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Hugi 240 |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Mavic UST Tubeless |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15 Ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Giant ALUXX 6061 T-6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro XC |
| Handlebar extender | Titec Micro |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face SyStem |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XTC NRS Air Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XTR |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Sid SL |
Other Specs of Giant XTC NRS Air
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) Travel Rock Shox SID XC |
| Saddle seat | Koski Contour 2P |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face XY |
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 XTC NRS Air bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant XTC NRS Air 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