Norco Torrent 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Norco |
| Model | Torrent |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 II Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop Levers Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Elite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco Torrent Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Norco Torrent
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Matte yellow |
| Weight | 24.2 |
| Pedals details | Axiom VP 103 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Future |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom |
Norco Torrent picture
Torrent bike comparison
Norco Torrent Balance AL 750
Norco Torrent Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Comp
Norco Torrent VooDoo Bizango XTR/ESP/Z-2 BAM
Norco Torrent VooDoo Bizango Expert (07)
Norco Torrent bike review
Norco produced the Torrent bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.99.
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 Matte yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Duster II kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Easton Elite material for the frame. Axiom aluminum 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, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.