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
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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 II Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAxiom Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Pro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-2

Other Specs of Norco Torrent

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Matte yellow
Weight 24.2
Pedals detailsAxiom VP 103 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Future
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Axiom


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.