Norco Torrent 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Norco
Model Torrent
First production 1998
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 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims 0 XC
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAxiom Butted
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Pro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-61
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Torrent Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb

Other Specs of Norco Torrent

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Lime
Weight 23.5
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox
Seat post extensionAxiom Pro


Norco Torrent bike review

Norco produced the Torrent bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,079.00.
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 one single color which is Lime.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Duster kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims 0 XC, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Easton Elite material for the frame. Axiom butted 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, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-61 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.