Norco Katmandu 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model Katmandu
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Off Road
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano AceraX EZ Fire For Linear-pull Levers
Shimano Altus CT-90 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Rise
Steel
Headset size1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/36/48 Teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Gear shift leversShimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Norco Katmandu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeNorco

Other Specs of Norco Katmandu

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Green
- Matte Copper
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor 893
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo ATB
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Norco Katmandu bike review

Norco produced the Katmandu bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $279.00.
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 Green and Matte Copper .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Off Road tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus CT-90 brakes, Shimano AceraX EZ Fire for linear-pull levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Katmandu to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel, rise.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/36/48 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 Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus gear shift levers.