Norco FTS 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model FTS
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Norco FTS Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Smoke
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 369A Levers
Tektro 870 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR18
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionAxiom 6061
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom 6061
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
White Industries
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Norco FTS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 SX

Other Specs of Norco FTS

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-102
Rear shock absorber 2.75 (inches) Travel
Risse
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Axiom 6061


Norco FTS bike review

Norco produced the FTS bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,599.00.
FTS bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Norco Mountain bike FTS can be found in one single color which is Yellow.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Dart tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR18, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Tektro 870 brakes, Tektro 369A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated material for the frame. Axiom 6061 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this FTS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Axiom 6061.
For the smoothest biking experience White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.