Norco Empire 5 2009 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Norco |
| Model | Empire 5 |
| First production | 2009 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Norco Empire 5 Parts |
| Available 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 LeversAvid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping FleaFront: Sun Jumping Flea |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Equalizer 27 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless |
Frame and Body Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 TeethFSA Gravity Light |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-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 TravelMarzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue and Black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi TST Air |
| Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPivotal |
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Norco Empire 5 bike review
Norco produced the Empire 5 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle.Empire 5 bike is available in many sizes such as Small and medium .
Norco Mountain bike Empire 5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber tires and Stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Equalizer 27, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Avid Juicy 3 with 7" Rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers braking system and Front: Sun Jumping Flea, 20mm, Rear: sun jumping Flea, 135 x 12mm hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Hydraformed Aluminum material for the frame. TruVativ Hussefelt high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Empire 5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TruVativ Hussefelt.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Gravity Light, 36 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM X.5 gear shift levers.