Norco Torrent 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Norco |
| Model | Torrent |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Lite CompFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Dart Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 LeversTektro 872 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CR17A |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Ritchey WCS Prestige |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Titec 150g |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom 6061 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 TeethWhite Industries |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Torrent Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 900 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Norco Torrent
| Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-102 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium RailsRitchey Vector WCS |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |
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Norco Torrent bike review
Norco produced the Torrent bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,149.00.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 Satin.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Dart kevlar tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR17A, 32-hole. Norco equiped this exact model with Tektro 872 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Norco used Ritchey WCS Prestige material for the frame. Bontrager Titec 150g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Torrent to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Axiom 6061.
For the smoothest biking experience White Industries, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Norco, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 900 gear shift levers.