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 |
| 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 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims 0 XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Elite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom Butted |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-61 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethRace Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Torrent Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Norco Torrent
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Lime |
| Weight | 23.5 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox |
| Seat post extension | Axiom Pro |
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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.