Marin RIFT ZONE XC8 2011 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Marin Rift Zone XC8
General InfosModel | Rift Zone XC8 |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White |
Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) Continental Race King Front: 26 X 2.2 (inches) Continental Race King |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Hydraulic Disc Levers Avid Elixer R Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | SunRingle BlackFlag Pro |
Rims manufacturer | SunRingle BlackFlag Pro |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | Wheelsmith Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 aluminum c |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | XC Riser Double Butted 2014 Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-150 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA NO.10 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-1030 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Giga X Pipe |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/26t Teeth SRAM X.9 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 10-speed |
Marin Rift Zone XC8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.9 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100 RL |
Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone XC8
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado With Chromoly Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FSA SL-250 |

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 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, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Rift Zone XC8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Rift Zone XC8 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