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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Sub 4 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Superlite Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech ABN |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL With Remote SS-95 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Norco Torrent
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Bruised Blue |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom |
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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.