Norco Rival 2005 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model Rival
First production 2005
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Norco Rival Parts   
Available Sizes - 12.5 (inches) / 31.75 (cm)
- 12.5 (inches)
- 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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda ATB
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-35 Front and Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI Rear Levers
Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Front and Hayes MX-2 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Formula Aluminum
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Chun Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z510
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket typeSNAFU 22 (millimeters)
Crankset parts and sizes 28 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC-150PB
Gear shift leversShimano EF-29
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Chain-retention Device
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour XC60

Other Specs of Norco Rival

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsDMR V-8
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort
Seat post extensionLee Chi SP-222


Norco Rival bike review

Norco produced the Rival bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $779.00.
Rival bike is available in many sizes such as 12.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Norco Mountain bike Rival can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda ATB tires and Chun Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex Z-1000, 36-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc front/Hayes MX-2 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Shimano EF-35 front/Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI rear levers braking system and Front: Formula aluminum, Rear: Formula aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rival to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience SR Suntour XCC-150PB, 28 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z510 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano EF-29 gear shift levers.