Norco Katmandu 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Norco |
Model | Katmandu |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Norco Katmandu Parts |
Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 269 Levers Chang Star 852AT Cantilever Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rigida AS-26 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung MTB 110 |
Handlebar extender | L-Bend Steel |
Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH71-2 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/46 Teeth CPI AL-300 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quickshift |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 6-speed |
Norco Katmandu Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Norco |
Other Specs of Norco Katmandu
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
Available colors | - Dark blue - satin |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Victor VP-893N |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-276 |
Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
Norco Katmandu picture
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Norco Katmandu bike review
Norco produced the Katmandu bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $299.00.
Katmandu bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Norco Mountain bike Katmandu can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and satin .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida AS-26, 36-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 269 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Chromoly/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Hsin Lung MTB 110 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Katmandu to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience CPI AL-300, 28/38/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift Quickshift gear shift levers.