Iron Horse MT500 1997 VS Norco RIVAL 2006 specs comparison
Iron Horse MT500
General InfosModel | MT500 |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Eggplant |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent ClutchFront: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted OversizeChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Iron Horse MT500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MT500
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
Pedals details | Iron Horse Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Iron Horse Racing |
Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Norco Rival
General InfosModel | Rival |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Brown- Tan-Black |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes MX LeversHayes MX-2 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | KT Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun ZX-25 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
Headset size | FSA 855 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruvativ Blaze |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Rival Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi MZ-3 |
Other Specs of Norco Rival
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG Bel-Air |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Iron Horse provided us with the latest version of its MT500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Iron Horse MT500 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Rival manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Rival Mountain bike here