Norco Katmandu 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model Katmandu
First production 1997
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)
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-371A Levers
Tektro 868AG Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Formula Aluminum
Front: Formula FM 11 Q and R
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Vuelta Strong
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung MTS 309
Headset size1 (inches) Chin Haur CH71-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Chin Haur CH-48
Crankset parts and sizes 28/36/46 Teeth
Sugino
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Norco Katmandu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeSpinner

Other Specs of Norco Katmandu

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Green
- satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-893
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-578
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel Pillar


Norco Katmandu bike review

Norco produced the Katmandu bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $284.99.
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 satin .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta Strong, 36-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Tektro 868AG brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers braking system and Front: Formula FM 11 Q/R, Rear: Formula aluminum, Q/R hubs.
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 Hsin Lung MTS 309.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino, 28/36/46 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 MRX-170 gear shift levers.