Norco Katmandu 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model Katmandu
First production 1996
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 Chang Star 269 Levers
Chang Star 852AT Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rigida AS-26
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 Steel
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extenderL-Bend Steel
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
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 typeChin Haur CH-30
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/46 Teeth
CPI AL-300
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Quickshift
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
6-speed

Norco Katmandu Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Norco Katmandu

Component group setsShimano Tourney TY-30
Available colors - Dark blue
- satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-893N
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-276
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel


Norco Katmandu bike review

Norco produced the Katmandu bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $299.00.
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 Dark blue and satin .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida AS-26, 36-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 269 levers braking system .
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 Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience CPI AL-300, 28/38/46 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 Quickshift gear shift levers.