Norco Torrent 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model Torrent
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Norco Torrent 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 tire26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Sub 4
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Superlite Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAxiom Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Pro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech ABN

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL With Remote SS-95
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Norco Torrent Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.75 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb

Other Specs of Norco Torrent

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Bruised Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Axiom


Norco Torrent bike review

Norco produced the Torrent bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,799.00.
Torrent bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Norco Mountain bike Torrent can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bruised Blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.20" WTB EnduroRaptor kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Sub 4, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Easton Superlite aluminum material for the frame. Axiom riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Torrent to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Axiom Pro.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL with Remote SS-95 gear shift levers.