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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 SmokeFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 369A LeversTektro 870 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom 6061 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom 6061 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 TeethWhite Industries |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Norco FTS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Norco FTS
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-102 |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) TravelRisse |
| Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom 6061 |
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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.